West Michigan village gets a McDonald’s restaurant
BARRY COUNTY, MI – A new McDonald’s opened Thursday morning, Aug. 6, in a West Michigan village between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The new restaurant is located at 800 MidVilla Lane in Middleville, a village of about 4,400 people. Owner/Operator Keith Berg led a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by...
Deputies: Pedestrian hit by car, killed south of Grand Rapids
A man was hit by a car and killed along S. Division Avenue south of Grand Rapids Friday night.
See salaries of every Kent County employee for 2026
KENT COUNTY, MI – Kent County pays over $154 million in annual salaries for its 2,199 employees, with roughly one-third of the salary roll going to law enforcement and county corrections staff. The sheriff’s department and county corrections/jail are the two biggest departments on payroll, together accounting for about
Ghouls’ Night Out: Mangiamo
For the next "Ghouls’ Night Out" investigation, hosts Catie Lightfoot and Charlie Montgomery tag along with Lifted Veil Paranormal to Grand Rapids' Mangiamo.
Chance of showers, but mostly a nice weekend. Storms return Monday. Get Bill Steffen’s...
Here’s the Severe Weather Outlook Map from the Storm Prediction Center for this Friday. The yellow color is a level 2 Slight Risk, and this evening, that will include some of the East Coast’s biggest cities. The dark green is a level 1 Marginal Risk. There will be...
MSP: Pedestrian hit by Georgetown Township fire truck
A man was hospitalized after being hit by a fire truck while crossing the street in the Jenison area Friday, police say.
Popular Grand Rapids burger joint announces expansion
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of Grand Rapids’ most popular burger joints just announced an expansion. Black Napkin, nestled in East Hills on the corner of Fulton and Diamond, is known for its smash burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, artisan-style fries, homemade soda and long lines filled with eager customers.
‘We persevered’: Comstock Park ice cream shop reopens after burst pipe
A Comstock Park staple is finally serving ice cream again after renovations kept it closed for months on end.
Three missing found alive nearly 72 hours after being last seen
Three missing, including one child, found alive nearly 7 miles downstream from where they were last seen. (Aug. 7, 2026)
Grand Rapids Inventory Surges While Homes Still Sell Fast
Buyers in Grand Rapids gained real negotiating ground as active listings rose 16.0% year-over-year—far outpacing the national increase.

















