Shooting death of 38-year-old man ruled a homicide, one arrested
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A shooting death of a man over the weekend is being pursued as a homicide. Previous: One man dead, one person in custody after early morning shooting in Grand Rapids. Detroit Jones, 38, died on Sunday after Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) officers found him...
Now fully women-owned, Gazelle Sports shifts focus to female customers
A longtime athletic apparel retailer, now fully women-owned, plans to shift its strategy, placing a larger emphasis on inclusivity and adding to the in-store experience for female customers. Gazelle Sports CEO Jen Brummitt took over as majority owner of the 40-year-old Grand Rapids-based specialty and active...
Police identify victim in deadly Grand Rapids shooting from Sunday
The victim from Sunday's deadly shooting in Grand Rapids has been identified as 38-year-old Detroit Jones.
The Quirky Michigan Restaurant You’ll Keep Coming Back To
Tucked away in downtown Grand Rapids sits a tropical escape that feels like a vacation without the plane ticket. Max’s South Seas Hideaway transforms an ordinary Michigan evening into an island adventure complete with bamboo, tiki torches, and exotic flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance. This isn’t...
UPS and food plant closures to cause 138 layoffs in Wyoming and Battle Creek
138 workers will be laid off from a local UPS and food plant. 67 workers at a United Parcel Service (UPS) in Wyoming will be let go Jan. 20, 2026, according to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO). The location affected is located at 5757...
Grand Rapids, Michigan Weather Alert This Week: Cold Snap Now, Rain and Snow Chances...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – Light snowflakes drifted across West Michigan early Monday as temperatures hovered in the low 20s, coating windshields and sidewalks with a thin winter sheen. The cold air felt sharp, and...
$560 million approved for GR Riverfront Project, to include housing and luxury hotel
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Fulmar Development Partners, LLC, received approval for a $560.89 million Transformational Brownfield plan to be reimbursed over 30 years for its expansive Grand Rapids Riverfront Project, according the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project will transform nearly seven acres at Fulton...
Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan to make hometown debut in January
Grand Rapids native and undefeated lightweight star Joshua “JJ” Pagan will defend his NABO Lightweight Title in his hometown on Jan. 22 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Returning as the newly crowned NABO Lightweight Champion, Pagan (14-0, 5 KOs) will defend his title against Nicaragua’s Bryan Jimenez (18-2, 10 KOs).
Build your best-looking charcuterie boards from Spruced Studio’s workshops!
The art of charcuterie, or meat-and-cheese boards, has grown in popularity in recent years. Featuring a variety of food options and layouts to choose from, the snack is easy-to-make and can be applicable for a multitude of events. Spruced Studio, located at 5120 Plainfield Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, offer...
‘Upcycling’ finds popularity amid 2025 #Thriftmas trend
National survey and consumer behavior data indicate that some shoppers, especially members of Generation Z, are relying on blasts from the past for more of their holiday gifts this year.
