8 local school districts take top spots in new state rankings
Eight West Michigan school districts took top spots in a new ranking of the state's best public elementary and K-12 schools for 2026.
Three Guatemalan Nationals Indicted in Grand Rapids for Counterfeit ID Scheme
Three Guatemalan nationals now find themselves facing serious federal charges for their roles in a scheme to produce and sell counterfeit identification documents to individuals believed to be unlawfully present in the United States. The indictments, handed down in Grand Rapids, name Norma Yanari Ayala, 34, Rigoberto...
Michigan’s Billy Strings Steps Up to Beautify Local Roadways
Bluegrass star Billy Strings adopts a highway near Grand Rapids to help Keep Michigan Beautiful, one mile at a time.
Kent County teen girl reported missing
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 13-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Alpine Township Wednesday morning.
Couple’s parental rights lawsuit moves forward against Rockford Public Schools
A federal judge is allowing a couple's lawsuit against Rockford Public Schools to move forward.
2 ‘Spirit Christmas’ pop-up stores coming to Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spirit Halloween is bringing back it's holiday cheer with the return of their Christmas-theme pop-up stores in 2025, and two locations have been announced for Michigan. Earlier this week, the company confirmed that they would be opening 30 Spirit Christmas stores across the country this...
Subtle Meijer Change Indicates The End Of “24 Hours” Era
The former signs at these locations had the phrase "24 Hours" in the bottom right corner. All of the new signs have removed this phrase and now just read "Meijer".
Grandville schools resume normal bus service after bomb threat investigation
Grandville Public Schools returned to normal bus operations Tuesday after a bomb threat Monday forced the district to cancel all afternoon bus routes.
Michigan City Named A Top Foodie Destination In The U.S.
Food lovers are buzzing about Grand Rapids. This city is serving up deliciousness like few others in the country.
Two New Eateries to Check out At Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Grand Rapids Downtown Market welcomes Her Daily Bread Cookie Shop, offering DIY cookie treats, and Myanmar Meals, serving bold Burmese and Cantonese flavors this fall.
