Man was left in ‘pool of blood’ after deadly attack by nephew, prosecutor argues
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A 60-year-old man was left in a pool of blood inside his apartment after he was bludgeoned to death by his nephew, prosecutors argued. A defense attorney for the nephew told jurors that the lack of evidence against his client is grounds for acquittal. Sharieff...
West Michigan has tech hub dreams and buzz. It just needs the jobs
Four years ago, Grand Rapids launched an aggressive initiative to make west Michigan a global tech hub. The goal? 20,000 new tech jobs in 10 years, making tech 10% of the region’s workforce. So far, about 5,600 jobs have been created, growing tech from 6% to 6.5% of the...
Triple-A Michigan: Grand Rapids has the lowest gasoline price in state
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Triple-A says Grand Rapids has the least expensive gasoline in the state right now. The Auto Club said in a news release the average price is $2.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded in Grand Rapids. That compares to the statewide average of $3.05 per gallon. The...
Grand Rapids seeks input on becoming sole trash collector for neighbors
The city announced at the beginning of the year that it was looking to become the city's exclusive trash services provider.
Michigan’s Best Bier Fest returning to Grand Rapids park for 44th year
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Beer City’s only German Bier Fest is back for its 44th year with tons of fun for the whole family. Oktoberfest Grand Rapids kicks off at 3 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 10 p.m. After...
Grand Rapids Red Lobster Still Open But with New Deals!
The waves of shrimp lovers flocked to Red Lobster, but what followed was more than just a tidal wave of diners.
GV freshman overcomes cancer diagnosis, looks toward future
A freshman at Grand Valley State University is looking confidently toward a new chapter as he enters college with his cancer in remission and a care team behind him at Corewell Health. When freshman Jeremiah Robinson was told he had leukemia in August 2024, he was still in high school...
West Michigan residents rally against controversial ‘Project BESS’ battery facility
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- In rural Ottawa County, road signs dot the landscape urging “Stop Project BESS.”. The signs feature a bucolic scene of Holstein cows in the forefront, with an industrial fire in the background. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
‘Robocop,’ ‘Dexter,’ ‘Star Trek’ actor planning trip to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The star-studded guest list keeps growing for one of Michigan’s largest comic cons with the addition of “Robocop” star, Peter Weller. The “Dexter,” “Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai” and “Star Trek: Into Darkness” actor will be at Grand Rapids Comic Con signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.
Experience Global Dumpling Delights At Grand Rapids Festival
Get ready for a taste journey right here in Grand Rapids, where dumplings from every corner of the globe will be stealing the show this weekend.
