Grand Rapids MI

Mother accused of suffocating toddler appears in court. Kent County resident Irene Whitehead, 27, eyes well with tears after watching a cellphone video of her child during a preliminary examination at Kent County 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Monday, February 9, 2026. The mother is accused of...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This Saturday is not only Valentine's Day, but it's also National Donor Day, a time to raise awareness about organ donation and celebrate all the lives that have been saved. This year, Gift of Life Michigan has a lot to celebrate. The organization is proud to announce that the number of...

The city of Grand Rapids has agreed to settle with the residents of a neighborhood that was flooded in 2024 due to a water main break.

Michigan furniture company Gardner White is expanding into the west side of the state.

John Ball Zoo has tapped Jon Nunn, the longtime Grand Action leader who helped deliver Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place, to advance plans for a large-scale aquarium in Kent County, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business has learned. Nunn will advance stakeholder engagement and assist with due diligence for the...

K Elite Dance Academy was founded to bring dance to girls in the Grand Rapids area at an affordable price point. They offer a variety of classes for different age levels, ensuring that every dancer is treated equally and given a chance to perform, regardless of their amount of dance experience.

(TNS) — A four-story, 58,247-square-foot building addition at a cost of $64.6 million. An “immersive reality lab” with 360-degree video displays, allowing for group virtual reality experiences. A main floor cafe, inviting the community in to learn more about Grand Valley State University’s downtown technology hub.

As the anniversary of Devlin Tait’s disappearance nears, Target 8 took a close look at where the case stands, obtaining police reports, 911 calls and the first in-depth interview with the agency leading the investigation, the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office.

In a sunny, Grand Rapids neighborhood, a mostly unassuming house has achieved Phius ZERO certification, the "gold standard" of energy efficiency, according to builder Dale Hulst.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan — Frost coats windshields across West Michigan this morning as breath hangs in the air. In Grand Rapids, temperatures sit near 25 degrees, with a wind chill closer to the teens, reminding drivers...