Grand Rapids MI

Drivers today along the Grand River may into and out of the city of Ionia between Grand Rapids and Lansing without a second through. In the days of locomotive travel, this trip was anything but routine. A steep hill coming out of the valley of the Grand River was nearly...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr’s use of deadly force against Patrick Lyoya was unreasonable and excessive, prosecution experts said. He also failed to warn Lyoya, 26, he would use deadly force three years ago, contrary to generally accepted police practices, they said.

We’re finally starting to get to the part of the year where the winter weather will be behind us, and we will be able to start focusing on the warmth of spring and the return of some color to the state of Michigan. Unfortunately, we are still in that...

Aerial images show thousands of acres of state forests have been damaged in Northern Michigan in the aftermath of March’s severe ice storm. Approximately 919,550 acres of state forest land are impacted by the ice storm, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Forest Resources Division. “I’ve...

There’s a red barn in Traverse City where ice cream dreams come true, and no, I’m not being dramatic. Moomers Homemade Ice Cream sits unassumingly among the rolling fields of northern Michigan, beckoning ice cream enthusiasts with the promise of farm-fresh scoops that will make your taste buds do a happy dance.

Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman, joined by Michigan GOP colleagues Rep. John Moolenaar, Rep. Tim Walberg, and Rep. John James sent a letter to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calling for him to reverse course on a recent politically charged decision that would jeopardize efforts to keep invasive Asian Carp...

Imagine a place where sapphire waters meet storybook architecture, where fudge shops and lighthouse views coexist in perfect harmony, and where even the most jaded city-dweller might find themselves involuntarily sighing, “Now THIS is what vacation should feel like.”. Welcome to Charlevoix, Michigan, the lakeside gem...

Any seasoned Taco Bell enthusiast knows that not all locations are created equal. Picking the wrong one can mean the difference between a late-night miracle and a disappointing horror story. And if you don’t know better, you don’t want to roll the dice and end up at that Taco Bell—you know, the one on Michigan Street...

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A man is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Plainfield Township on Friday night, the Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said. According to deputies, around 9:15 p.m. crews were dispatched to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Northland Drive, just south of 13 Mile Road.

Grand Rapids culinary scene continues to grow. A new eatery serving up authentic Brazilian food is set to open soon!. It's always sad to see a restaurant close. Earlier this year we told you that 3 Gatos Brewing in Wyoming had shut down. The Brazilian-inspired restaurant and bar originally opened in Wyoming in 2021.