Forming the Grand Rapids Coffee and Philosophy Society: A Community Discussion
A new initiative is brewing in Grand Rapids, as a local resident has proposed the formation of a coffee and philosophy club. The idea was shared on social media, with the initiator expressing willingness to establish the club if at least three people are interested in attending the meetups. The first order of...
Snowy Street Showdown: The Debate on Winter Parking Etiquette in the Midwest
A recent post on social media has sparked a discussion about the practice of "winter dibs" in street parking. The concept, common in cities like Boston, is that the person who shovels out a street parking spot has the right to that spot. This tradition is often marked by placing an innocuous object, like a patio...
Seeking a Savior: A Weekend Water Heater Crisis
Over the weekend, a social media user lamented about their broken water heater and their inability to fix it due to a lack of handyman knowledge. The user humorously blamed Bob Vila, a famous home improvement television show host, for stealing all their handyman knowledge for personal gain. The user then sought...
Skyforce split weekend series with loss to Grand Rapids
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Skyforce beat Grand Rapids on Saturday. Sunday, the final day of the weekend series. Grand Rapids up early, Dane Goodwin catch and shoot for 3, 41-26. Some nice playmaking from the Skyforce, Vladislav Goldin layup, 29-46 chipping the lead down. The...
Snowstorm causes flight delays in Grand Rapids amid busy Thanksgiving travel period
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Amid what the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) predicted to be a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period, a snowstorm that pummeled West Michigan this weekend is causing a spike in flight delays. A system snowstorm dumped plenty of snow on West Michigan this Thanksgiving weekend.
Kent County road crews work to clear nearly a foot of weekend snow
If you woke up to a winter wonderland this Thanksgiving weekend, you weren't alone. Nearly 10 inches of snow blanketed Kent County Saturday night.
New police training tool could prevent domestic violence deaths in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids police get new tool to identify high-risk domestic violence victims before it's fatal.
Updated school closing prediction for Monday, Dec. 1
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — School closing chances have increased for West Michigan’s rural schools Monday as temperatures fall back below freezing. Widespread totals of 6-12″ were recorded across the area as heavy snow moved through Saturday night. While some side and back roads remain snow-covered, temperatures...
Reminder: Owning a Large 4×4 Truck Doesn’t Grant Permission to Park on the Highway...
Every year, following the first significant snowfall, a peculiar sight emerges on our highways. Drivers of large 4x4 pickup trucks are seen parked right on the highway median, the area between the lanes. This practice not only flouts traffic rules but also poses a potential risk to other road users. The issue has...
Three counties brace for 6-12″ more snow Monday night
Fresh off a snowy weekend, a new winter storm watch has been issued for Monday night, targeting three West Michigan Counties: Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana. Lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan is expected to deliver at least 6 inches more, with a foot possible by Tuesday morning.

















