Grand Rapids man learns sentence for hitting, killing wife on US-31
The family of Melissa Casterman-Medacco says justice was served after her husband will spend over a decade in prison for her death. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office says Melissa’s husband, Mark Casterman, wasn't initially behind the wheel when the pair got into an argument around 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2024.
ICE arrests reported at immigration check-ins in Grand Rapids
Immigrant rights advocates in Grand Rapids are sounding the alarm after reports surfaced that Immigration Customs Enforcement was attempting to detain individuals as they arrived for routine check-ins with immigration officials. On Wednesday, June 4, dozens of volunteers with the immigrant-rights organizations...
Closed Since 2008, Grand Rapids Authentic Mexican Restaurant Makes Comeback
Talk about a comeback! After closing its doors in 2008, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids is back in business—and making mouths water all over again. I always like to keep an eye out for new local eateries to try. On social media I saw mention of a new spot called El Burrito Gigante that recently...
New push to throw out tipped wage in Michigan
The fight over the future of Michigan's minimum wage is back on.
SpartanNash plastic bags become ramp for 8-year-old boy
An 8-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg is getting a ramp at his home made from plastic bags collected from SpartanNash grocery stores.
Community celebrates culture and growth at Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation’s annual festival
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Calder Plaza was alive with color, rhythm and flavor this weekend for the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation's annual festival. The free, family-friendly event ran from June 13-15 and featured food vendors, dance performances, games and a new cultural dance competition. “Today is just a...
Baxter Community Center: Community KickBack 2025 coming in August
Baxter Community Center opened in 1969 to help the needs of Baxter neighbors. Today, they offer a child development center, marketplace featuring food and clothing, and wholistic health center. Their annual Community KickBack brings the neighborhood together for a day of community, music, food, games, and more. This...
Let’s go girls: Grand Rapids woman makes it easier to make friends
Sage Groves took to TikTok to find friends in her new home of Grand Rapids and ultimately created the GR Girlies Groupchat, which has amassed nearly 3,000 women to join and make new friends as well.
Electric trams added to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Beginning this week, a fleet of electric trams have been added for visitors to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park near Grand Rapids.
Forget the Camel, The Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say about...
Author Elizabeth MeLampy joins in to share her work, Forget the Camel, The Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say about Being Human. MeLampy shares a raucous journey through 8 festivals compelling an environmental lawyer to talk about how the stories we tell about animals reveal about our own humanity.
