Grand Rapids Art Museum unveils nearly 100 gifted works of art with “A Shared...
Collection including Kara Walker, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol comes to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, with a free public talk Sept. 10. The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is celebrating an influential gift of art with "A Shared Vision: The Glen W. Johnson and Thomas P. Merchant Collection," an exhibition on view
The Candied Yam in Kentwood now accepts SNAP and EBT benefits for neighbors.
Kentwood's Candied Yam now accepts SNAP and EBT for seniors, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.
100% of nursing graduates pass NCLEX on first attempt for second consecutive year
For the second year in a row, the Aquinas College Nursing Program Graduates of the University Detroit Mercy (UDM) have had a 100% pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). This test is required for students to obtain the license to practice nursing professionally. Nursing student practicing inse
Bull killed after running loose with cow on Michigan highway
KENT COUNTY, Michigan ( WXMI ) -- A bull had to be killed after it and a cow escaped from the back of a livestock trailer, running loose along US-131 in Byron Township Tuesday morning.
Escaped bull shot by deputies after trampling woman near US-131 in Kent County
A dangerous scene unfolded on US-131 in Kent County on Tuesday morning when two farm animals broke loose from a trailer. While bystanders quickly corralled an escaped cow, a bull busted through a nearby fence and trampled a woman who attempted to lasso it. Deputies say the animal grew increasingly aggressive near the b
Locals Swear By The Wet Burritos At This Grand Rapids Mexican Joint That’s Been...
Some restaurants come and go, but a rare few stick around long enough to feed three generations of the same family. Tucked into a busy corner of Grand Rapids, Michigan, sits a Tex-Mex spot that claims to be the birthplace of a dish that has since spread across the country.
1,200 schools have closed in Michigan since 2000. The ‘Big Shrink’ is coming
GRAND RAPIDS — Diana Wallace drives away from the neighborhood she loves and the elementary school she wishes her first grade son could attend, passing multiple other schools before arriving at one 20 minutes away. Criss-crossing Grand Rapids is the new normal for Wallace and other parents as they deal with the consequ
Kentwood event to provide students with formal clothes
KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — An event in Kentwood this weekend will provide local high schoolers with formal clothes ahead of this year’s homecoming festivities. The event will feature a variety of clothing, such as suits, ties, dresses and shoes that have been donated. Shannon Sample, the event’s organizer, said the idea
Hudsonville Dental offers free care on September 18
A dental opportunity happens on September 18th in the form of free care at Hudsonville Dental. We talk about the annual Smiles from the Heart with Dr. Dykstra, volunteer dental experts on site for cleaning, fillings, and more. For a weekly dose of news right to your inbox, sign up...
September brings something new at SILVA
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) A Grand Rapids restaurant and entertainment destination is launching a number of new experiences. SILVA is already well-known for its unique decor, lively entertainers and indoor bocce courts and the new events step it up even more. The new events are happening every Saturday, with a...

















