Work starts May 4 on $10M pedestrian tunnel beneath busy Kent County road
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Construction is set to begin May 4 on a pedestrian tunnel beneath Northland Drive in Plainfield Township, creating a new regional trail link and a safer crossing for one of northern Kent County’s busiest roads. The tunnel, located near Northland Drive and Rogue River...
Grand Rapids man urges airlines to improve handling of mobility devices after power wheelchair...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man is calling for changes to how airlines handle mobility devices after his power wheelchair was damaged on a recent American Airlines flight. Jon Krieger and his partner, Amy Frei, flew from Detroit to Phoenix on March 5 after months of planning...
West Michigan dad, realtor writes children’s book to help kids overcome moving day worries
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A West Michigan father and realtor has made his debut as a children's author with a book to help young kids feel confident as they move houses. Called "Percy the Goose and the House on Bluebell Bend", the book follows the story of a girl named Emma who is struggling with her first big move. Percy the goose listens to her...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new West Michigan tunnel
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the start of construction on a new tunnel in Grand Rapids.
Watch Kent County Sheriff’s Deputies in Action on New YouTube Series
It premieres tonight! Kent County deputies are featured in a raw, behind-the-scenes patrol series.
Kendall College students voice concerns at town hall, winning back bus passes
Ferris State University (FSU) held a town hall at its Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) campus in downtown Grand Rapids on March 31, allowing students to express concerns about changes to KCAD that have taken place in the last few years. Students were dissatisfied after FSU announced it...
City of Grand Rapids issues reminder about teen curfew ordinance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids is reminding residents of their curfew law for kids and teens as the summer months near. The city's curfew ordinance has a cutoff time that young people can be in public unsupervised:. Children under 11 need to be in by...
Love’s Ice Cream Adding New Locations Across West Michigan
More Love’s sweet treats are coming your way, with expansion plans bringing new locations to West Michigan.
Grand Rapids Just Lost One of Its Best Summer Festivals for 2026
No baklava. No Frouzo. No live Greek dancing. 2026 just got a little sadder, Grand Rapids.
High-density downtown GR apartments near full capacity as housing demand surges
Downtown GR is booming! New apartments are filling up fast as the city faces a massive housing demand. See which buildings are already at 100% capacity.
