Oak Park, Ann Arbor among five Michigan communities to receive brownfield grants for local...
The state is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to projects in five Michigan cities that are expected to create approximately 80 jobs and 378 new housing units. Funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment program, the agency announced on Wednes
West Michigan residents pack fairgrounds for ‘perfect’ Hudsonville Balloon Days
HUDSONVILLE — This year's sixth annual Hudsonville Balloon Days attracted residents of all ages, with a spectacular showing of hot air balloons, vendors and plenty of activities. Balloon Days took place June 19-20 at the Hudsonville fairgrounds, featuring 25 hot air balloons, with many of them blasting off in...
Turning housing resources into stable homes: Community Rebuilders makes strides towards ending chronic homelessness
One organization, Community Rebuilders, is working to help individuals, families and veterans secure and sustain stable housing. In 2025, Community Rebuilders helped 111 people experiencing chronic homelessness move into permanent housing, with 95% remaining stably housed after 12 months. Chronic homelessness refers to
New police oversight portal goes live in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Grand Rapids residents now have a streamlined way to interact with the city’s Office of Oversight and Public Accountability through a new online portal that consolidates six previously separate processes into one digital intake system. The portal allows residents to submit complaints, compliments, a
Michigan’s Summer Concert Lineup Is Insane This Year
From stadium shows to amphitheater tours, Michigan’s 2026 concert lineup is stacked. These are the 10 shows you won’t want to miss.
John C. Reilly Bringing Acclaimed Stage Show to West Michigan
The actor's Michigan connection continues as he brings his acclaimed stage show 'Mister Romantic' to Grand Rapids this fall.
Live at Idlewild features two days of music
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — There’s a special event coming up on Saturday celebrating the Michigan community of Idlewild, known as Michigan’s Black Eden. Blair Evans is the founder of Live at Idlewild and he joins us in studio today. Idlewild was an active, year round community...
Serial Killer Speakeasy Coming to Grand Rapids This August
Chilling stories, themed cocktails, and infamous cases come together in this new Grand Rapids experience.
Focus West Michigan 6-24-26: Walker 10 year public safety millage proposed
This November Walker residents will vote on a new 10 year public safety millage, holiday travel is expected to set another record despite cooling growth, the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a tax break for Muskegon based La Colombe Coffee Roasters' expansion. A breakthrough in budget discussions between Governor
With newly renovated store, Supermercado Mexico aims to be ‘home away from home’
After nine months of work, Supermercado Mexico's Chicago Drive location is back open, aiming to provide a "home away from home" for its customers.

















