Grand Rapids’ Raising Cane’s Open Date ANNOUNCED! One Month Away
Raising Cane’s is opening its first Grand Rapids location on November 18th in Kentwood. Fans can even win free Cane’s for a year at the grand opening.
Michigan Leaf Blowing Mistake Can Be Dangerous, Costly
A simple leaf-blowing mistake in Michigan can lead to legal trouble and dangerous road hazards for others.
Find spooky memorabilia at Grand Rapids’ only year-round horror store
At this store in the Creston neighborhood, things are kept creepy all year round.
Spirit Christmas stores opening soon in Novi, Grand Rapids
NOVI — Move aside, Halloween, it's time for Christmas. The space next to Kohl's that housed Spirit Halloween this year at 43570 West Oaks Drive is about to welcome one of Michigan's first Spirit Christmas stores. "We're so excited!" said Josie Sparks, store manager. "We're going to be a...
Local Support Available as SNAP Benefits Face Possible Pause for Families
The United States is experiencing a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Michigan, local school districts and organizations are working to help families maintain access to food. SNAP funding is expected to run out on Saturday, November...
Person hurt in ‘accidental’ shooting involving Union High School student
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A person was hurt after what the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) said was an accidental shooting Thursday evening. Grand Rapids Public Schools said the incident involved a Union High School (UHS) student. Around 8:15 p.m., police responded to the 1000 block of Broadway Avenue...
Fewer kids, higher costs – and parents are finding new solutions
A couple days a week the calm of Hannah Parke’s house in Grand Rapids gives way to a little bit of chaos. The kind that's bustling with activity, bursts of belly laughs and loud demands. Parke’s two year old son, Marlow, and his friend Avery were taking turns on...
Two children injured after being struck by van in Michigan
MICHIGAN — Two young boys were hospitalized Thursday morning after being struck by a van that failed to stop for a crossing guard, according to the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the crash happened on S. Division Street near Church Street as a 12-year-old boy and a 6-year-old boy were crossing the...
GRPS teachers make progress on contract negotiations amid salary dispute
Grand Rapids teachers work without contracts as district and union reach tentative agreements on calendar and benefits while salary talks stall.
Suspect who led deputies on chase crashes into retirement community building
A man wanted for breaking his parole led police on a chase that ended when the suspect crashed into a building at a retirement community just north of Grand Rapids.
