2 hurt, 1 in custody after Grand Rapids stabbing, police say
Two men were hurt and one was taken into custody after a stabbing in Grand Rapids early Wednesday, police said.
Pleasant Tuesday before rain chances Wednesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Another sunny and pleasant day is expected for your Tuesday, with highs in the mid-80s. Rain will arrive Wednesday as a slow-moving system tracks across West Michigan. TODAY Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. HIGH 86. WIND S-SW 5-15 mph. TODAY Mostly sunny...
Up for a Comfort Food Crawl? Michigan Street Poutine Week Returns to Grand Rapids...
Forget basic fries and curds. Poutine Week unleashes crazy, gravy-smothered builds loaded with items like lobster, pot roast, duck confit, ribs, and fried pickle spears. And you pick the winner!
Indoor Chihuly Exhibition extended two months
An exhibition of color and form by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly will remain on display at Frederik Meijer Gardens for several more months due to popular demand. (Aug. 4, 2026)
Sparta Celtic Festival returning for 16th year
Believe it or not, there are seven Celtic nations that aren't just Ireland and Scotland. Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, and Galacia are all included, that that unity is celebrated at the annual Sparta Celtic Festival, now heading into its' 16th year. This year's festival will run from...
Free health fair in Grand Rapids offers screenings, help navigating upcoming Medicaid changes
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Cherry Health will host a community health fair Wednesday at its Heart of the City Health Center in Grand Rapids, offering free vision and blood pressure screenings as part of National Health Center Week. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Cherry...
The State’s Best Bourbon? It’s Made in West Michigan
A lost Prohibition recipe hidden for 100+ years is now Michigan's best bourbon. See why this West Michigan distillery took the top crown!
Popular Chihuly glass exhibition extended at Meijer Gardens due to visitor demand
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will keep its indoor Chihuly exhibition open an additional two months through Jan. 10, 2027, the Grand Rapids venue announced Tuesday. The “CHIHULY: Radiant Forms” exhibition was originally scheduled to close in November but will be extended due to overwhelmin
Local Concertgoers Share Their Parking Secrets
Concert fans are sharing cheaper parking options near Acrisure Amphitheater that could save you money before your next show.
FOX 17 TV station employees among layoffs in Scripps streaming transformation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – West Michigan news station FOX 17 has announced a round of layoffs as the broadcasting industry prepares to implement 24/7 news streams. A spokesperson for E.W. Scripps, FOX 17’s parent company, confirmed that there “are impacted positions” at the station in an emailed statement to MLive/The Grand Ra
