Man Sentenced To Prison For 15-year-old Girl’s Grand Rapids Shooting Death
On August 5, a man pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a teen girl while she was riding her scooter in downtown Grand Rapids last year. Josiah Pittman will shortly be sentenced on second-degree murder and felony firearms charges. Second-degree murder can result in a sentence of up to life...
IT’S A GIRL! | Find out the name of the John Ball Zoo’s new...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's a girl!. The John Ball Zoo (JBZ) announced on Thursday that its new snow leopard cub is a female and her name has ties to her species' native home. The fluffy fur baby's name is Juniper, paying homage to the juniper trees of the...
Upcycle Bikes marks 3 years with over 2,500 bikes donated in Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Three years ago, a small bike non-profit in Grand Rapids set out with a simple idea: to give people in need a reliable way to get around. Since then, they’ve helped thousands of people. The non-profit's name is Upcycle Bikes, and their founder, Rick...
This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Picture a tiny town with a jaw-dropping median income of over $421,000 — sounds like a dream, right? Let’s take a closer look.
County officials address Misconceptions About Crahen Avenue Bridge Delays
The Crahen Avenue bridge closure that has frustrated drivers and parents since June is expected to end by mid-September, according to the Kent County Road Commission.
Locals Reveal GR’s Best Taco Secrets
Recently, residents of the Grand Rapids area discussed who makes the best tacos. This list might inspire Taco Tuesday road trips.
Grand Rapids parishioners reflect on tragedy in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the investigation into a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting on Wednesday continues, people from Grand Rapids are reacting to the news. On Wednesday, some parishioners at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids learned about the news as they were leaving mass. “It's heartbreaking....
Michigan Spot Named One Of America’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Find America's best seafood restaurant in Michigan.
Project will build complex with 171 housing units, coffee shop in NE Grand Rapids
A development planned for Grand Rapids will bring 171 new housing units to the city's northeast side.
Highway closure causing headache for businesses
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — A part of US-131 will be closed until Friday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), after a semi-truck hit and damaged an overpass. The truck reportedly hit the 146th Avenue overpass, south of the Kent County line on southbound US-131, on Tuesday afternoon.
