BRAKING: Parking on campus still sucks
As we enter a new academic year, students at Grand Valley State University are once again experiencing the age-old grievance that is on-campus parking. To park on campus without being issued a $35 ticket, your vehicle must have a valid permit from GVSU. While faculty members are issued passes, students must purchase...
Lakerbubu, trespassing incident garner attention at Campus Life Night
Thousands of students gathered last Sunday at Parking Lot H1 for Campus Life Night. Between a record number of groups tabling, students hunting for “Lakerbubus,” elected officials visiting campus and an individual being detained for trespassing, the night was full of commotion and activity. The annual event, which...
Dogs and Donuts Fest Returns to Grand Rapids This Fall
Bring your dog and enjoy donuts, cider, and fall fun at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm’s Dogs & Donuts Festival in Grand Rapids Oct 4-5, 2025.
New improvements planned for Kentwood pocket park
KENTWOOD, MI – New amenities are coming to a park tucked away in a Kentwood neighborhood next year. Rondo Street Station Park, located at 1950 Gerda St. SE, will be getting a new trail map kiosk, bike racks and repair station, accessible seating, new playground equipment, a shade shelter and more lighting.
Michigan rallies highlight ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ as part of nationwide Labor Day events
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Pamela Kiss lives in Battle Creek but traveled up to Lowell Monday for a ‘Workers Over Billionaires' demonstration on Fulton Street. “I actually work on disability," Kiss said. "So, I have a D-SNAP program, Medicare, Medicaid savings program, and Project 2025 is going to cut that.”
Young Walker boy advances in national mullet contest and honors late grandfather
WALKER, Mich. — An 8-year-old Walker boy has advanced to the second round of a national mullet competition that raises money for wounded veterans. Caylor Babcock has been growing his hair for two years and placed 27th in the first round of the competition. His mullet earned him the nickname "The Mick" — a tribute to...
Federal Policy, Innovation, and Trade Zones: Key Topics at Upcoming Great Lakes Tribal Economic...
Tribal Business News, a sister publication of Native News Online, will host its Fourth Annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit on Tuesday, September 16, and Wednesday, September 17, at the Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, Michigan. The event will bring together tribal leaders, Native business executives, and...
Update: Holland Township Stabbing – August 28, 2025
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is releasing updated information regarding the stabbing incident that occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2025, at the Leisure Estates mobile home community in Holland Township. Deputies responded to the scene following reports of a domestic dispute involving...
HAPPY 50TH | 85-year-old Walker woman completes 50th bridge walk
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Early mornings don’t bother Hannah Thomas. “I got here at 4 a.m.," she told 13 ON YOUR SIDE in Mackinaw City. At 85 years old, Thomas stepped onto the Mighty Mac Monday morning for her 50th bridge walk. Consistently looking at her watch to...
Lori’s Voice introduces new 5k event to help raise money for children in need
Lori's Voice presents the first "Pathways to Possibilities 5k Run, Walk, Stroll": an event to support children with disabilities and their medical equipment needs.
