Underwhelming Encounters at the Brickyard Tavern: A Tale of Change and Disappointment
The Brickyard Tavern, a local bar known for its unique ambiance and great selection of beers, has been experiencing a noticeable lack of patrons. Despite its appealing interior and quality beverages, the tavern has often been found empty, raising questions about its popularity and future prospects. This observation...
Thousands take to downtown Grand Rapids in 33rd annual Turkey Trot
See photos from the Grand Rapids Public Schools 33rd Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 27.
AAA brings back its ‘tow-to-go’ program starting Wednesday night
AAA is bringing back its "tow to go" program starting Wednesday and going through the extended Thanksgiving weekend.
Lawsuit forces East Grand Rapids development to halt as residents demand public vote
East Grand Rapids city attorney John Huff says a lawsuit by the Gaslight Village Responsible Development group means a developer cannot go forward with a proposed 6 building residential, retail, office and parking project. “The project itself is on hold.”. The Responsible Development group is suing the city because...
Focus West Michigan 11-26-25: Suit halts EGR development
A lawsuit is demanding that a citizen’s vote take place on East Grand Rapids’ Gaslight Village development, Valley Field renovation in Grand Rapids has raised $4.9M and Fans of Valley Field is looking to the community to bring the project home, and Kent County Public Works releases its annual holiday recycling guide.
Where is the Best Hot Chocolate in Grand Rapids?
As the chill sets in, cozy up with the best hot chocolate spots in Grand Rapids, where each sip feels like a warm hug on a cold day.
Winter Storm Watches now spreading into southern Michigan
Here’s a quick look at the updates for the next storm. The NWS has issued winter storm watches for about the southwest quarter of Lower Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Muskegon. Here’s the latest watches and warnings. The northern warnings are for the current lake-effect snow. The rest of southern...
List: Holiday light shows in West Michigan 2025
As snow moves in and the holidays get into full swing, many are decking their homes, businesses and more with sparkling lights.
What Planet Is Named After The Roman God Of The Sea?
Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Kristen in Grand Rapids, MI took on Maitlynn on a $900 round of the game. Watch the clip below to find out if the pot increases, or if it resets to $100.
Dispensaries busy on Green Wednesday with bargains on bud
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It’s one of the biggest shopping days of the year for the marijuana industry. Thanksgiving Eve is also known as 'Green Wednesday,' the cannabis industry’s version of Black Friday. Dispensaries said bargains on bud are flying off the shelves and customers have kept...

















