Kentwood Summer Recreation Passport returns with prizes and raffles for attending city events
KENTWOOD, Mich. — The Kentwood Summer Recreation Passport is back for another summer of prizes, raffles and events. This free pass lists all of the activities, events, parks and trails in the City of Kentwood, and gives you a chance to win some prizes this summer. There are two...
Alcohol, speed suspected in Fork Township crash that seriously injures woman
"The 46-year-old was later transported to Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals — Butterworth due to severe injuries," deputies said.
The Wait Is Over: Michigan’s First 90-Degree Day Expected This Week
Many Michiganders are excited that Summer officially arrives on Friday June 20th. With that, we're getting longer days with more sunshine and a nice boost in temperature. We've already had several days with temperatures in the 80s, but when will Michigan finally have its first 90-degree day of the year?
Ground broken on GRFD’s new Division Avenue station
After 37 years without adding any buildings, construction is underway on a second new building for the Grand Rapids Fire Department and work on a third will begin soon.
Grand Rapids Police Chief defends officers actions amid viral arrest video
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom is continuing to stand by his officers and their use of force that went viral recently. On Friday morning, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said his officers were flagged down along Kalamazoo Avenue SE to check out a group of men alleged to have an...
GRPD Chief responds to social media backlash over controversial arrest
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom offered a detailed defense of his officers' actions during a controversial arrest that sparked criticism and was shared on social media.
Michigan zoo eyes polluted former landfill for $370M massive waterfront aquarium
KENT COUNTY, MI — John Ball Zoo is considering a contaminated former landfill site in Walker for the location of its highly anticipated aquarium. The zoo is undergoing due diligence for a collection of parcels at the site of the former Fenske Landfill along the Grand River in the city of Walker, according to the...
This Charming Restaurant In Michigan Has Breakfast So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
There’s a purple building adorned with white stars in downtown Grand Haven that’s causing Michiganders to set their alarm clocks earlier than usual. Morning Star Cafe isn’t just serving breakfast – it’s creating morning pilgrims who’ll happily drive across counties for a taste of what might be the most satisfying...
Excessive force complaint filed in controversial Grand Rapids arrest
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids’ Office of Oversight and Public Accountability (OPA) is investigating the recent arrests of two men on the city’s southeast side that has spurred controversy in the community. OPA Director Brandon Davis said the office has received an official complaint alleging officers...
John Ball Zoo eyes site in Walker for aquarium
John Ball Zoo says it is considering what would be necessary to clean up a site along the Grand River in Walker so it could build an aquarium there.