BEAT THE HEAT: Grand Rapids guide to escaping the hot temps
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — I have the hottest story of the week. I went out in Grand Rapids to find ways for you to beat the heat. Many are already taking advantage of what is available, which is either free or low-cost. “We come every day. The pool is...
West Side bar, music venue closes after four years
Turnstiles, a music venue and restaurant located on Grand Rapids’ West Side, will be closing its doors after four years; its final day of operation will be Saturday. After years of renting the property from Rockford, previously named Rockford Construction, Turnstiles owner Rob Schellenberg was ready to put in a bid...
New mural at Grand Rapids Public Museum depicts modern Indigenous life
Modern lives of Anishinabek in Grand Rapids are on full display in the new mural by Jamie John at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
The Most Delicious BBQ Joint in Michigan
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...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in West Michigan
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected for parts of West Michigan this evening.
Michigan Woman Sues Monster Energy Over Dead Mouse
Well, this is horrible if true: A woman from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is taking Monster Energy to court because she claims her drink came with unwanted extra protein—in the form of a dead rodent at the bottom of the can. Aside from the obvious, this is especially alarming as I start each day with the life-giving...
I-96 ramps to close this weekend in northern Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Plainfield Avenue construction is spilling over onto the nearby I-96 ramps. Beginning around 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, the state is closing eastbound ramps to and from I-96 and Plainfield Avenue (M-44 connector) in northern Grand Rapids. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Wyoming PD: 8-year-old pulled from pool, in critical condition
A young girl was hospitalized after being pulled from a pool in Wyoming on Wednesday night, police say.
Deputies identify 2 dead in murder-suicide
Deputies have released the names of the two people who were found dead Monday in Gaines Township. Investigators say it was a murder-suicide.
Investigation underway into officer-involved shooting in Kent County
Just after nine Tuesday morning, a caller reported a man was armed and acting aggressively at a home near Fontenelle Street and S. Division Avenue SE. When deputies arrived, the man pointed a gun at them before going inside the house. They called for backup and more resources to de-escalate...