Pruitt Signs with Grace Christian University to Continue Softball Career
Row 2: Tom Russell (Alder Asst. Softball Coach), Dave McGrew (Alder Head Softball Coach), Glen Widner (Alder Asst. Softball Coach) Grace Christian University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The university has about 800 students. Grace Christian University is a member of the NCCAA (National Christian College...
WTRV Slides From Soft AC To Classic Hits
Townsquare Media has made its second flip in Grand Rapids MI this month. After flipping Classic Hits “98.7 The Grand” WFGR to Sports at the start of the month, Townsquare has backfilled the Classic Hits opening by shifting the former Soft AC “100.5 The River” WTRV Walker to Classic Hits upon the conclusion of its...
Organizers prepare for ball drop in Hastings next week
After 15 years of practice, Carl Schoessel has a pretty good idea of what ingredients make for an exciting, fun and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. His philosophy for this year’s event? Don’t change what works. Hastings’ own ball drop and New Year’s Eve party is scheduled...
Next Step of West Michigan’s Life-Changing Approach to Workforce Development
Operating out of a former Kindel Furniture factory in Grand Rapids, Next Step of West Michigan is not only training adults and students to become woodworkers but also helping them build better lives. Founded in 2008, Next Step is a subsidiary of Mel Trotter Ministries. Working together, Next Step and...
Western Michigan Weather Alert: Grand Rapids Faces Rain-to-Snow Shift Sunday Night With 2 Inches...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – Low clouds hang over West Michigan as damp air clings to roads and sidewalks, muting the usual morning rush. The quiet start won’t last. A developing system brings rain first, then snow, setting...
Popular snack maker Utz is closing its only Michigan facility
Utz Brands (known for its pretzels, chips, and other salty snacks) has confirmed plans to permanently close its Grand Rapids, Michigan snack manufacturing facility, effective in a little over a…
Grandville fire truck hit twice this year while responding to emergencies
A Grandville fire truck has been struck twice this year by drivers while firefighters were responding to emergencies, highlighting a dangerous trend that's putting first responders at risk.
Hudsonville’s elf door hunt brings families downtown after the holidays
Hidden in plain sight on doors big and small, 15 little elf doors wait to be found throughout downtown Hudsonville. The annual tradition has been bringing families together for three years.
How proposed changes could reshape busy stretch of U.S. 131
West Michigan’s busiest urban corridor is the stretch of U.S. 131 between 28th Street in Wyoming and Cherry Street in Grand Rapids. The highway and its interchanges carry more than 120,000 vehicles daily and account for more than 700 crashes per year -- the highest rate in the area.
May Erlewine, Hannah Laine, Bootstrap Boys top WYCE’s most-played Michigan acts
Today, we reveal the Top 6 Michigan artists of 2025 based on airplay at Grand Rapids’ WYCE. At No. 1 is May Erlewine, so listen to our encore presentation of our March interview with the heralded tunesmith. SCROLL DOWN TO LISTEN TO RADIO SHOW PODCAST. As celebrated northern Michigan...
