Flight attendant’s kind gesture goes viral
A flight attendant on a flight to Grand Rapids is going viral for helping an exhausted mom with her baby. (Sept. 26, 2026)
Investigation into GV Flock vandalism continues, part of local and nationwide trend
While no one has been charged for the vandalizing of one of Grand Valley State University’s Flock cameras earlier this month, more details have emerged as the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation. Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jacob Sparks gave more details regarding the vandalized Flock.
140-mile walk across Michigan held for firefighters battling cancer
Firefighters and families made a 140-mile trek across Michigan, ending at the Cascade Township Fire Station, to back their brothers and sisters in red in a different fight.
Hazmat teams attempt pet rescues after ricin exposure
Tyden Lofts has been left nearly empty since Thursday night after ricin was detected inside. (September 13, 2026)
What’s being built near Hudsonville? It will have smoothies
HUDSONVILLE, MI — On the growing Quincy Street and 32nd Avenue intersection in Jamestown Township, near Hudsonville, crews are moving dirt to make way for a new retail plaza that will be home to a Tropical Smoothie Café and much more. The Jamestown Township Planning Commission granted special...
Photos of the 65th Grand Valley Lodge Powwow
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thousands gathered along the shores of the Grand River at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, Mich. under sunny skies with the temperature in the mid-70s to celebrate on Saturday at the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Powwow 65th Annual Traditional Powwow. Powwow attendees were treated...
Wyoming police add 7 new Dodge Durango cruisers to fleet
WYOMING, MI – The Wyoming Police Department is adding several new police cruisers to its fleet. The Wyoming City Council approved the purchase of seven new Dodge Durango cruisers from the Zeigler Grandville dealership for a total of $294,021 on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Six of the Durangos will replace...
Fordlandia: Remembering Henry Ford’s Brazilian boondoggle
One of Henry Ford's biggest failures was a boondoggle more than 3,000 miles away from Detroit: Fordlandia.
Shooting For The Moon, TC Artist Lands At ArtPrize
A unique painting recreating one of the most-iconic images in mankind’s history will launch a local artist into one of the top art competitions in the country. Traverse City artist Justin Shull is headed to Grand Rapids this weekend to display his “Moonshot” painting at the prestigious ArtPrize international art compet
Man dead after assault on GR’s northwest side
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to better reflect the area of Grand Rapids where the man was located. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A man was assaulted and died this morning on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Police Department. GRPD said it was called to the area of […]
