Goats chew through invasive species in West Michigan
Top Brush Intervention is a West Michigan company that uses goats to chew through invasive plants and landscapes. It's an eco-friendly way to target bad plants without any chemicals or machines.
Is Trunk or Treat Replacing Trick or Treat in Grand Rapids?
We asked locals how they plan to spend Halloween night, and the responses show a divide between tradition and modern convenience.
GRPD defends pulling over Black pastor who alleged racial profiling
A weekend traffic stop that was part of a shots fired investigation is drawing criticism of the Grand Rapids Police Department, with the subject of the stop accusing them of racial profiling.
Prosecutor: 2 more teens charged in theft after beating of Grand Rapids man
The Kent County prosecutor said two more teenagers have been charged in a theft after an attack where Grand Rapids police said a man was jumped and seriously injured before the teens broke into his home.
Centuries-old Indigenous footpath receives Michigan historical recognition
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A more than 200-year-old Indigenous trade route has been commemorated by the Grand Rapids community, honoring its deep cultural and historical significance. The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians tribal members and community leaders gathered Oct. 27 to unveil an educational sign that highlights...
Scary Good Concert Deals Hitting Michigan This Halloween
Halloween broke your budget? Don’t worry—Michigan concert and comedy fans can get BOGO tickets on select Live Nation shows in Grand Rapids and Detroit through 11:59p.m. on Halloween.
Whitehall High School Alumna Showcases Artwork at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
Lara Hinze, a 2021 graduate of Whitehall High School, has had her artwork accepted into ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival held each year in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is Hinze’s first time submitting to the event. Her piece was selected by the Gerald R. Ford Museum, a venue that draws...
Top 10 Non-Profits in West Michigan
There’s nothing better than seeing local businesses working to give back and support our community. The result are in from our Best of GR competition where readers voted for their favorite Non-Profits that are making the biggest waves in the community. Keep reading for our top-10 list and if...
Students reflect on Public Health and Recreational Therapy cuts as programs phase out amid...
Calvin announced the discontinuation of its public health and recreational therapy programs as part of a series of budget cuts aimed at stabilizing the institution’s finances that occurred in May according to a letter by Provost Toly. Administrators say the decision followed a task force review of academic offerings...
American Seating’s collapse led two bus giants to rescue troubled supplier
The new owners of American Seating Co. had to force their way into the 139-year-old bus seat manufacturer over the past year to remedy a quickly deteriorating production schedule that threatened to disrupt the North American transit industry. Executives with Manitoba-based bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. painted a...

















