Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Starting next week, you can get an up-close-and-personal look at some of Michigan's pollinators, from bees to beetles to butterflies. The Power of Pollinators exhibit will feature over 20 massive animatronic insects that both move and make noise. These animatronics were specifically made for the...

When News 8 first met Karen Tyson, she was living in a growing tent city in Heartside Park outside of downtown Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The teen charged in the shooting death of 15-year-old Amillier Penn is set to appear in court for the first time Thursday. Cartiyae Pascal, 17, was charged with open murder and a weapons felony firearm charge in June. The Grand Rapids Police Department said he will be charged as an adult.

Police in Grand Rapids are investigating after a man was shot in the leg Wednesday morning.

This is a delicious day indeed. And, in honor of this day, we wanted to find out who had the best BBQ around. I'm sure there are lots of amazing BBQ joints scattered all across the Mitten State, however, I want the best of the best. Lucky for us, Love Food has officially put together the list of the best BBQ in each...

Zeeland-based clock manufacturer Howard Miller says it intends to wind down operations after nearly 100 years in business.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan is announcing new investments this week, awarding federal 9% low-income housing tax credits to 10 new construction and rehabilitation rental housing projects in six communities. “In Michigan, we are making record investments into housing so we can increase supply and lower costs for...

Black homebuyers face significant challenges in securing a mortgage loan for homeownership, and a new study has found that these obstacles are unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Black applicants are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage than applicants from other racial backgrounds, according to the latest...

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to businesses and residents regarding a recent surge in tool thefts occurring throughout Byron Township and surrounding areas.

Do you count down the days until your favorite coffee shop brings back pumpkin spice? Is fall basically your personality? Then this festival is calling your name. The very first Pumpkin Spice Fest is coming to the Grand Rapids area later this year!. Pumpkin Spice Fest at LMCU Ballpark. Grab...