Grand Rapids MI

A Grand Rapids community kicked off Kwanzaa celebrations Friday evening at the Kwanzaa Soul Stroll on Eastern Avenue SE. This year, Grand Rapids mayor David LaGrand signed a proclamation recognizing the celebration.

PORT SHELDON TWP., MI - The Ottawa County Road Commission began work at the beginning of the month on a project that will require a six-month road closure. On Monday, Dec. 1, Van Buren Street between 160th Avenue and 152nd Avenue in Port Sheldon Township closed for the installation of a city of Wyoming water...

HOLLAND — Ottawa County has a number of community spaces designated as warming centers, some of which offer emergency shelter for those in need of an overnight stay. Despite West Michigan being predominantly rural, the majority of Ottawa County’s warming centers are located within urban hubs, such as Holland.

Areas of fog and drizzle will move into West Michigan after midnight, with widespread rain likely Sunday. A winter storm arrives Monday. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.

A group of demonstrators gathered outside the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids Saturday afternoon to protest Avelo Airlines.

A Cherished Tradition Interrupted (Image Credits: Wgntv.com) Grandville, Michigan – A mother’s attempt to create a magical holiday memory for her son with Down syndrome ended in disappointment when mall security intervened over his festive attire. A Cherished Tradition Interrupted The incident unfolded last week at...

A 14-year-old was shot in Grand Rapids Saturday night, according to police.

Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious craft beer, especially party-ready Polish sausage and sauerkraut!. This tasty recipe comes from Founders Brewing whose brewery and taproom is nestled in an area of downtown Grand Rapids, just a few steps from a large Polish neighborhood where the kielbasa is...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Drivers across parts of Michigan should prepare for slick and icy travel conditions Sunday morning as freezing rain moves through the region, potentially creating hazardous road...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Drivers across West Michigan should prepare for dangerous travel conditions Monday as a winter storm brings accumulating snow and strong winds throughout the day, impacting both morning...