‘Competition for Santa’: Mom says she, son were asked to leave mall over costume
A trip to the mall to see Santa recently turned sour for one Michigan family.
LISTEN | Grand Rapids Fire Dispatch asks firefighters to keep a look out for...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Firefighters in Grand Rapids are ready for the big man in red this Christmas Eve after dispatch's annual be on the lookout call for Santa Claus. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the Grand Rapids Fire Dispatch put out the call, asking for firefighters to watch for Santa as he comes to Grand...
Roofer ruckus has Wyoming man facing felonies
A Wyoming man accused of pointing an air rifle at construction workers and then holing up inside his home is facing five felony charges.
Ice storm set to create dangerous travel conditions in Michigan post-Christmas
An ice storm could snarl travel after Christmas on Friday, here's how much ice Michigan could get.
10 Michigan Noodle Shops That See The Same Faces Slurping Week After Week
Michigan has a way of training noodle bowl loyalists through repetition rather than persuasion, and I’ve felt it everywhere from steam-fogged windows in Detroit to late-night rooms near Ann Arbor campuses where slurping feels like the most sensible response to the hour. What keeps pulling me back isn’t novelty,...
Focus West Michigan 12-23-25: Michigan Smart Trade Alliance aims to support local families and...
A new non-partisan public policy organization wants to lead education efforts supporting Michigan families and small businesses, Governor Gretchen Whitmer offered holiday wishes to actively deployed members of the National Guard, Grand Rapids' Fulton and Market project is getting over $500,000 in state approved...
Billboard Names Van Andel Arena One of the Best in The World
Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids was ranked the 13th best 10,000–15,000 capacity arena in the world by Billboard, highlighting its vibrant live music scene.
Popular Grand Rapids Antique Stores Avoid Closure
Three popular Grand Rapids antique stores will remain open after legal uncertainty surrounding the Sligh building eased, giving shoppers and vendors a welcome holiday reprieve.
Last-minute Christmas shopping? Where to find gifts when many stores are closed
The clock is ticking for Christmas shoppers, with many retailers limiting store hours on Christmas Eve. But don't panic – there are plenty of options for finding last-minute gifts or supplies before Christmas morning arrives. WATCH: A grocery and convenience store manager show some great last-minute gifts. Grocery...
Convictions upheld in deadly Grand Rapids arson fire
A Michigan appeals court said it will not disturb the murder and arson convictions of a man serving a life sentence for a deadly Grand Rapids house fire in October of 2020.

















