After Years of Mystery, This Downtown Grand Rapids Landmark Has a Brand-New Life
It has been sitting quiet on Fulton Street since 2022, but now the wait is over. From fresh handmade tortillas to giant tabletop margarita towers, here's what's moved in.
No charges for officers in deadly shooting of armed Grand Rapids man from May...
The officers involved in the deadly shooting of an armed suspect in Grand Rapids on May 30 will not face charges, the Kent County Prosecutor announced on Tuesday.
Target 8 investigator Ken Kolker retires after decades in journalism
For nearly half a century, Ken Kolker has pursued stories with the conviction that journalism could do more than document events. At its best, he believed, it could change lives.
Atwater Brewery’s Grand Rapids taproom closing
Atwater Brewery's Grand Rapids taproom is expected to close this month.
‘Big Boy’ draws thousands to Fostoria, but traffic leaves many waiting for hours
The world's largest operating steam locomotive, "Big Boy," made a stop in Fostoria as part of its America 250 tour, attracting thousands of visitors for a free, all-day display. Train City U.S.A. welcomed a piece of railroad history today. The world's largest operating steam locomotive, known simply as "Big Boy",...
Fire at Grand Rapids warehouse prompts ‘mass layoff’ of 200 workers
A craft supplies distributor is canceling orders and laying off about 200 workers after a fire broke out at its warehouse in Grand Rapids last month, crippling operations.
GVSU Gets Final Approval for $166M Tech Hub in Grand Rapids
(TNS) — Grand Valley State University can move forward with construction of a $166 million Blue Dot technology hub in downtown Grand Rapids after receiving the state’s sign-off in the 2026-27 budget. The West Michigan university is still developing a construction timeline, but plans are to break ground...
Tellers Lounge mixes tradition with innovation
Attention, foodies: There’s a new culinary dynamic duo along the SoDIV corridor of Heartside.
Focus West Michigan 7-13-26: EPA to host public meeting about J.H. Campbell power plant
The continued operation of the J.H. Campbell power plant is costing millions and creating environmental issues, the GVSU Board of Trustees approved its 2027 budget, next Sunday a free World Cup finals watch party is planned in the Acrisure Amphitheatre, regulators are scrutinizing a hydro-electric deal involving 13 Mic
The wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round: Grand Rapids’ Central Station Early...
In 2021, Deb Prato started her job as CEO of The Rapid Transit Authority, Grand Rapids’ public transportation system. She looked around Rapid Central Station and noticed a lot of vacant space, space that had been vacant for 20 years. When Tracie Coffman heard that Prato was looking for...
