Documentary tells ‘pivotal’ story of Apollo 1, Grand Rapids native Roger Chaffee
A documentary being screened in town this week tells the story of Apollo 1 and its crew, including Grand Rapids native Roger Chaffee.
Beloved historic Grand Rapids ‘Cottage Bar’ in disrepair
According to is website, the Cottage Bar has been standing just shy of 100-years in downtown Grand Rapids. Established in 1927, it was first a spot to grab a bite in the city. After Prohibition ended in 1933, just a year later, the original owners got their hands on a liquor license and turned The Cottage, as it was known then, into The...
The Rapid extends service for Acrisure Amphitheater events starting May 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Heading to a show at Acrisure Amphitheater this summer? The Rapid wants to get you there. The Grand Rapids public transit agency announced it will pilot expanded evening service hours on all scheduled Acrisure Amphitheater event nights beginning May 15, 2026. The expanded hours will apply to all routes except the Laker Line, Bull Dog Line and Walker Industrial Routes 33...
1 dead, thousands without power after severe storms hit west Michigan
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. (WILX) -One person is dead and thousands are without power after severe storms hit west Michigan Monday evening. One person was killed near Cedar Springs after a tree reportedly fell on them. In other areas, police had to rescue people from homes hit by falling trees that...
Grand Rapids man arraigned in Midland assault case
A Grand Rapids man faces felony charges after Midland police said he assaulted and tried to choke his girlfriend during an argument.
Consumers to shutter two offices in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo
Fewer customers are paying their utility bills in person. “The change is being driven by a change in behavior.”. That’s Consumers Energy spokesperson Brian Wheeler. “Since COVID, we've seen reductions in foot traffic at these locations by about 50%. So, about half as many people are visiting these offices today to make payments in person.”
Why a Michigan village is voting to erase itself from the map
Years of mismanagement and a fire department controversy have pushed a small Kent County village to the brink of dissolution.
Rockford man charged with murder after fatal vehicle assault
ROCKFORD, Mich. — A Rockford man faces a second-degree murder charge after police say he intentionally hit a person he knew with a vehicle last December and then attacked him. Rockford police charged Thomas Olman with murder following the death of John Joyce. Police said the two men knew...
‘We were shocked’: Grand Rapids neighbors react to library shutdown and reopening
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Neighbors across Kent County are regaining access to a key community resource after a ransomware attack forced widespread library closures, but questions about data security persist. The Kent District Library system shut down all 20 of its branches Friday following the network outage. Officials said...
Kent Co. Parks Department shares plans for the future of Indian Mounds Drive
The Kent County Parks Department hosted an open house to discuss potentially closing the four-mile trail to vehicle traffic based on feedback from nearly 2,000 neighbors.
