Grand Rapids MI

WALKER, MI - Chief Russell “Rusty” Shoultz has a vision for Walker’s fire department, one that makes the city’s public safety offices fast enough to catch up with Walker’s rapid growth. Starting Oct. 4, the new fire chief, 52, will begin to see that vision...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Picture a burrito stuffed with kielbasa, cabbage, garlic mashed potatoes, cheese and a horseradish-based secret sauce – all smothered in a hearty bacon whiskey sauce. That’s what’s being served up this weekend only at the Polish Falcons hall, 957 Fulton St. W, for Grand...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - This year marks the fifth time Mexico native Arturo Morales Romero has participated in ArtPrize, the 15th annual international competition held in Grand Rapids. Romero’s newest creation, “Under the Same Heaven,” might be his biggest submission yet. This year, there are thousands of entries from...

Hot 'n Now returns to West Michigan on Oct 13 with cheesy taters, olive burgers, and nostalgia.

GRAND RAPIDS — Construction crews have been busy along the Grand River as the Acrisure Amphitheater takes shape, remaining on schedule to open next May. Pioneer Construction took MLive on a behind-the-scenes media tour of the progress on the $184 million Acrisure Amphitheater. The construction progress has been...

Grand Rapids’ free DASH shuttle could see future changes as city leaders address rising ridership and funding.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two vacant buildings in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood are slated to be torn down for new apartments. Grand Rapids-based Fulton Group LLC plans to demolish the buildings at 1225 and 1237 Lake Drive SE and construct a three-story building with 30 residential units. The Grand Rapids Planning...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Thursday is always a good time to get excited for upcoming events and concerts! One place that never has a shortage of great entertainment is Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Coming up this weekend, Saturday, October 4, it’s Brian McKnight and Ginuwine in concert...

John Ball Zoo has finally revealed the name of its pygmy hippo calf: Hugo.

A logistics company has abruptly ceased operations in Walker, citing “unforeseeable business circumstances” from the loss of a major contract. North Aurora, Ill.-based CNC Logistics Inc. recently informed the state and the city of Walker that it abruptly closed the facility at 3415 Northridge Dr. NW in late August,...