Kent County wants to show residents what their government offers
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Free school supplies and a chance to see local government services; Kent County is offering the chance for both. Wednesday, July 29 is Kent County's South Community Fest. It is happening from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brewer Park in Byron Center. PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire...
How smoky conditions are impacting blood donations in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Soaring temperatures and humidity signaled a steamy start to the week in West Michigan, and now the region is grappling with thick smoke from Canadian wildfires. Versiti Blood Center of Michigan says these weather conditions can make it more difficult for donors to make their...
Local farm confident in protocols to keep produce clean
With state health officials saying lettuce or greens may be to blame for Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak, one West Michigan producer is confident in the science, technology and oversight it uses to keep food safe.
Victim testifies in hearing for Kentwood man accused of assault, kidnapping
A woman described repeated alleged assaults and a kidnapping at the hands of her boyfriend during a preliminary hearing Thursday
Ottawa County ditches housing commission for new advisory board to tackle housing crunch
OTTAWA COUNTY — In a major structural overhaul, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted on June 23 to disband the county’s long-standing housing commission. In its place, officials are establishing a new housing advisory board — a transition intended to cut through bureaucratic red tape, bypass stalled federal c
Deputies: Car rolled, driver ejected in Robinson Township crash
Deputies say a driver was ejected and seriously hurt Wednesday night in a crash near Allendale.
Man seriously injured after crash flipped his car, ejected him in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A 24-year-old man is in the hospital after a crash flipped his car several times on Wednesday. Air Quality Alert | Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires projected to impact West Michigan. A 20-year-old Twin Lake man driving a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado truck south on 104th...
‘Everyone should stay indoors’ amid hazardous air conditions, officials warn
As wildfire smoke pours into West Michigan, creating hazardous air quality conditions, health officials are urging everyone to take precautions.
A GVSU Honor student shares her project
GVSU Honor students do senior projects that are often quite impressive, and we speak today with Haley Powers and her Professor about her creation of a kit to detect multiple infectious diseases in wastewater. This is a big deal when it comes to cost savings and life skill prep. For...
TV5 will air Loons-Whitecaps Game 1 Friday
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The Great Lakes Loons will air Game 1 of their three-game series against the West Michigan Whitecaps. Fans can tune in on Friday, July 17 to watch the Loons game at 7 p.m. The Loons will be back home at Dow Diamond after traveling to Dayton...

















