Grand Rapids MI

John Ball Zoo reveals the name of its newest snow leopard cub: Juniper. She's a playful addition and a milestone for the Species Survival Plan.

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...

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...

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...

A popular neighborhood pub in northeast Grand Rapids has reopened after a short closure for renovations.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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...