Oasis of Hope provides free medical care for uninsured patients
With a new year around the corner, that means that it is a new year for health insurance policies to take effect. Unfortunately for many, that option is not available due to financial disadvantages. Oasis of Hope is a free clinic for people who have no health insurance and have...
Weather Chaser witnesses semi crash on US-131
13 ON YOUR SIDE's Weather Chaser witnessed a semi-truck crash on US-131 this morning.
Wyoming man facing felony charges after allegedly threatening construction workers with rifle
WYOMING, Mich. — A Wyoming man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened construction workers with a rifle, fired a single shot shot and then barricaded himself inside a home the weekend before Christmas. The incident happened Sunday, Dec. 21, around 5:30 p.m. at a Wyoming home in...
993 tickets for failing to follow odd/even parking days in GR
The odd-even parking system helps snowplows but creates challenges for neighbors seeking street parking.
Grand Rapids announces 3 new department directors
The city of Grand Rapids announced the appointment of three new department directors Monday.
Best Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in West Michigan
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve events are happening across West Michigan, with early countdowns, kids’ parties, skating, live shows, and fun that won’t wreck bedtime.
How to Drive Safely on West Michigan’s Slippery Winter Roads
West Michigan roads are slick as ice hidden under snow makes today's commute dangerous. Here are a few tips on how to de-ice your car and to stay safe while driving.
Houdini performed an escape act in 1916 at this historic Grand Rapids building
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - It was just after Thanksgiving, and Grand Rapids locals were preparing to converge on Nov. 29, 1916, to watch escape artist Harry Houdini attempt to free himself from shackles and a straightjacket while dangling from a downtown Grand Rapids building. At the time, the newly built...
Michigan-Made True-Crime Documentary Finally Comes To West Michigan
After months on the festival circuit, a powerful new documentary about the Ann Arbor murders is coming to West Michigan for special screenings in Holland.
Popular Italian fast-food chain closures continue in West Michigan
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — Fazoli’s has shuttered another West Michigan restaurant this month. The Italian fast-food brand’s location at 570 Baldwin St. in Jenison closed earlier in December, according to social media posts. A sign posted on the door of the now empty restaurant directed customers to the nearest Fazoli’s...

















