Kentwood police locate vehicle, ID person of interest in fatal hit-and-run
KENTWOOD, Mich. — The Kentwood Police Department (KPD) located the suspected vehicle and identified a person of interest involved in a fatal hit-and-run last Wednesday. Since the investigation is ongoing, however, KPD is not releasing any names at this time. Previous coverage: Kentwood police search for suspect vehicle
Woman in critical condition following Wyoming shooting
WYOMING, Mich. — A woman was injured Tuesday in an early morning shooting at a Wyoming apartment building. The shooting happened around 7:10 a.m. in the 4100 block of Crooked Tree Road SW, according to police. A woman was found at the scene with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital, where she remains in critica
Byron Center man sentenced for tax evasion after he fails to report $3.4M of...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Byron Center man was sentenced to prison for tax evasion. 51-year-old James Philip Scholten was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison, and ordered to pay over $860,000 in restitution to the IRS, along with three years of supervised release after his prison term.
First 200 customers to get gift cards as new ALDI opens in Kent County
KENT COUNTY, MI — A new ALDI grocery store is opening east of Grand Rapids on Thursday, May 14, and the first 200 shoppers will each get a gift card. The discount German grocery chain will open its newest store at 11755 Fulton St. in Lowell, a news release from the company states.
Lawsuit filed against charter bus company, driver after drunk driving during field trip
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A family has filed a lawsuit against a charter company and bus driver after they say the driver drank Fireball while taking students on a field trip in 2024. Court documents obtained by WSBT 22 say North Wood High School choir students were heading...
New golf simulator coming to Walker
WALKER, Mich. — If there's a nice weather day in Michigan, you can bet someone will be out there hitting the links. Golfers want to maximize their time out on the course before the Mitten State's unseasonable weather rears its ugly head. However, Dave Roden, founder and CEO of...
Ottawa Co. Health Dept. Issues Another No Body Contact Advisory
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 12, 2026) – For the third time in 2026, a No Body Contact advisory has been issued by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. On Monday, the caution was announced for the area of Lloyds Bayou Creek near Spring Lake, between the North Bank Trail and Savidge Street (M-104). This w
Meijer Sports Complex opens $13.5M expansion in Rockford
The Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford just got a major upgrade! A $13.5M expansion adds new fields, pickleball courts, a playground, and more.
Mel Trotter opens first 10 tiny homes at $3.5M Hope Village
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Over half of Mel Trotter Ministries’ Hope Village is complete and providing dignified living for people in need. Mel Trotter and its subsidiary, Next Step of West Michigan, have completed 10 of the planned 16 tiny homes at 101 Garden St. SE in Grand Rapids.
These 10 Budget-Friendly Michigan Towns Are Perfect For Your Golden Years
Want to find budget-friendly Michigan towns for your golden years?. These 10 wonderful communities offer peaceful living and affordable costs!. Imagine a place where windmills spin, tulips bloom, and your retirement money goes further than you ever thought possible. Holland delivers all of this and more, sitting pretty

















