‘It’s full circle for me’: GR Housing Commission adapts to changing needs
When Jose Capeles’ family moved from Philadelphia to Grand Rapids in 1991, they were starting over. His grandfather lived at Creston Plaza, an apartment community owned by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. The family stayed there while they got settled in their new city. A few years later, the...
Analysis finds wildfire smoke has cost Michigan businesses billions
A new analysis from an economic group based out of Lansing says the recent wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota has cost the state billions in economic revenue.
The Forgotten Bruce Willis Movie Filmed In Grand Rapids
Nobody remembers the film today, but plenty of Grand Rapids residents remember watching it get made.
Four arrested while protesting at KCSO found guilty of trespassing
Four people who were arrested while protesting ICE holds at the Kent County Sheriff's Office have been found guilty of trespassing.
A Look At The Dams Being Removed From The Grand River
A look at the four dams built starting in 1927 that are now being torn out as part of the Grand River WhiteWater restoration project.
‘We were kicked out’: New details in EGR restaurant confrontation in viral video
A just-released police report provides more details about the viral confrontation at Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen in East Grand Rapids. After speaking with the women behind the video and the owner, officers closed the case, calling it a civil matter.
Your weekend plans include the potential for heavy rainfall
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's only rained five times in the month of July. The heaviest rainfall transpired more than three weeks ago. Parts of Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta, Newayo, and Kent counties are pre-drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Simply, we could use some rain. Showers develop this evening...
Sparta police ask for public’s help in indecency investigation
The Sparta Police Department says it's searching for a man accused of approaching a child on Saturday, July 25. People with information about the encounter are asked to contact authorities.
Hello, Grand Rapids: Trying to understand the unspeakable
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - I wish there was something incredibly joyful that dominated the news this week that I could share as we head into the weekend. But the news that has stayed with me and others this week is our coverage of a family – two adults and six children, ages 5 to 15 – being found dead in a Grand Haven Township
Police: Crews respond after man last seen swimming in Grand River
Authorities are searching the Grand River after a man last seen swimming near Johnson Park failed to resurface, state police say.
