Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - An oily sheen visible on the Grand River after a massive line of thunderstorms ripped through Michigan on Sunday, March 30 stems from damaged electrical transformers in Grand Rapids, state environmental officials say. The storms brought wind gusts of up to 81 mph at the Grand...

Happy April Fools' Day! To celebrate the holiday, restaurants in Michigan are offering special discounts and menu items that are no joke. April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1, and while the exact origin and reasoning is unclear, the theme of today consists of pranks and jokes. As pranksters run wild, restaurants...

CRIME: John Humphrey was charged with false pretenses after selling fake gold bars to a Midland business, identified by his tattoos.

Police agencies across the state are participating in a campaign this month to enforce the hands-free law and crack down on distracted driving.

As Kroger announces layoffs, locals worry about the impact on customer service and trust, especially following last year's price gouging scandal. Kroger has been around for 142 years. With their headquarters based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the popular grocery chain has 120 stores in Michigan and 103 stores in Indiana....

Let’s start with a good look at the weather scenario Michigan is about to embark on with a doozy of a winter/spring storm. I think the best way to start us off is a radar forecast from tonight through Wednesday night. Just stare at the forecast animation a few times, and you’ll get the idea of the wicked weather...

Jocelyn Benson has built a career in tackling complex challenges. From modernizing Michigan’s Secretary of State office to defending democracy and protecting voting rights, her leadership has been defined by efficiency, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to public service. Now, as she sets her sights on the...

HOLLAND — Less than six months after warning the eatery would close if sales didn't improve , Low Carb Grill owner Laurie Penninga announced Monday, March 31, the restaurant has reached the end of the line. In an email sent to subscribers and shared with The Sentinel, Penninga called it “one of the most difficult...

Earlier this month, residents in Canton were ecstatic to get their taste buds on Raising Canes after the fast food company opened its second location in the state of Michigan. Well, ecstatic might be an understatement. People were lined up before the sun was up, and even after the doors opened, the line continued for...

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Meijer plans to open a new neighborhood market, called Independence Market, in the Independence Township of Clarkston, Mich., on April 30. The new 50,000-square-foot market will serve customers from Clarkston and all of Independence Township, including the new Waldon Village development....