Funding for Kent County Correctional Facility on the ballot
A proposal seeks to renew and increase the Corrections and Detention Millage in Kent County, which "supports the safety, infrastructure, and daily operations" of Kent County’s Correctional Facility.
MDOT to begin $1M US-131 bridge repairs in Grand Rapids next week, closures expected
Work will begin next week on a US-131 bridge in Grand Rapids. Roughly $1 million will be invested to improve the southbound US-131 bridge over northbound US-131 at I-196 in Grand Rapids, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 8. State: Deadline for Michiganders to..
Cascade Township begins $10M renovation of riverside park
KENT COUNTY, MI – Cascade Township is planning a $10 million revitalization project at its downtown riverside park, including the construction of a new pedestrian walkway beneath Cascade Road and a rentable pavilion space for events. Construction at Tassell Park is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, including...
Licari’s Sicilian Owners Debuting New Concept in Grand Rapids
A new pizza option is on the way to Beer City USA. Licari’s Sicilian looks to be expanding this year, and the team is teasing a new restaurant coming to 2869 Knapp Street NE. The business was originally at this location in 2012 when they first opened, but have since moved to 3123 Leonard Street NE. Right now, the owner
Fuller Avenue safety concerns prompt calls for road redesign in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids resident says traffic along Fuller Avenue has become too dangerous and is proposing the city redesign a section of Fuller Avenue to slow traffic and improve safety.
Kent County passed a new budget. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
The Kent County Board of Commissioners passed a new budget last week, again securing a top of the line credit rating for a $696 million spending plan.
Grand Rapids church continues mission after fire
The LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church congregation is remaining committed to the community after a major fire destroyed one of their buildings last week.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
During the 2022-2023 school year, about 3,100 Kent County 4-year-olds took part in free pre-K through the State of Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). To qualify, their families had to meet income restrictions. Since then, GSRP has been transformed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s PreK for All initiative. No
Michigan’s White Pine Trail receives $280,000 grant for 22 heritage trail signs
Michigan's White Pine Trail receives $280,000 grant for installation of 22 heritage trail signs.
State officials respond to oil release at Millennium Park
The Kent County Parks Department became aware of an oil release from a historic, previously plugged well in a body of water inside Millennium Park Friday. Crews from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy responded, placing a containment boom around the well to prevent further oil spread into th
