Man dies after vehicle veers off M-6, strikes pole
KENT COUNTY, MI -- A 63-year-old Grand Rapids area man died after a vehicle went off M-6, struck a pole and caught fire, police said. The crash happened about 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 east of Broadmoor Avenue in Cascade Township. State police said the man was driving west when...
District lays off three principals, other administrators
Godfrey-Lee — Facing a 10% drop in student enrollment, the district laid off five administrators including three of its four principals, an administrative assistant and a dean of students on Thursday. The loss to the district includes the principal and dean from Lee Middle/High School and principals from Godfrey...
7 Small Town Farmers’ Markets in Michigan Bursting With Local Flavor
Farmers’ markets in Michigan are more than places to buy fresh produce; they are part of the state’s small-town culture. Every weekend, vendors set up stands filled with seasonal fruit, vegetables, and handmade goods that showcase local talent. Visitors come not just to shop, but to connect with...
Logan’s Alley in Grand Rapids reopens after ‘face lift’
A popular neighborhood pub in northeast Grand Rapids has reopened after a short closure for renovations.
Michigan moms celebrate their sons’ upcoming debut on Times Square jumbo screens
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two West Michigan moms are preparing for a life-changing trip to New York City—one that puts their children at the center of a national stage. Their sons will be featured on the jumbo screens in Times Square, part of a national campaign shining a spotlight on people with Down Syndrome.
World War II airplane on display at Ford Museum
Beginning Sept. 1 and on throughout next week, Air Zoo is contributing an airplane and several World War II era vehicles to the Honor Parade and Greatest Generation Celebration in Grand Rapids and at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. (082825)
Sneak Into This Speakeasy Hidden Gem in Grand Rapids, Michigan
In a world full of conventional tattoo shops, one Grand Rapids gem stands out with its secret entrance and talented artists waiting behind the scenes.
The importance of protecting kids’ hearts at schools
Thrive Learning Center in Kentwood is among the schools that will get a new AED as a program donates one of the lifesaving devices to schools around the country each day in August.
Grand Rapids man dies in fiery crash on M-6
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A driver was killed Wednesday after he crashed into a pole on M-6 and his car burst into flames, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). The crash happened under the 60th Street overpass on M-6 just before 6 p.m. The driver, a 63-year-old Grand Rapids...
This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Picture a tiny town with a jaw-dropping median income of over $421,000 — sounds like a dream, right? Let’s take a closer look.