Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is back for its fourth year at John Ball Zoo, and this time the theme is Realms of Wonder. The festival runs April 8 through June 14, 2026, transforming the zoo into a nighttime landscape of giant glowing sculptures inspired by wildlife and Chinese cultural...

An upcoming gala will celebrate the 25th Mid-Michigan Honor Flight and raise funds for future flights.

The brewery on the west side of the state will serve IPAs and stouts in Beer City USA soon. The owners of Holland’s Our Brewing have announced a new beer garden at the Woosah Outfitters space, 738 Wealthy Street SE. This is Our Brewing’s second location, and the space will also feature food trucks. Owner Trevor...

Ever heard of a place called Hell, Michigan? You might be surprised by what lies beneath that fiery name.

A 59-year-old Ohio man has been convicted of killing his longtime girlfriend during an argument at their home. Prosecutors said the man strangled the victim with his forearm before fleeing the state with stolen cash. A jury has now found him guilty, and he could spend the rest of his life in prison when he is...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Police say a 71-year-old man who may may be experiencing issues with dementia was reported missing Monday evening. They say Donald Eckholm was last seen leaving a home on Poinsettia Avenue near Langley Street around 5:30 p.m. That is north of 44th Street. He was walking his...

Security is getting tighter at the emergency department at University of Michigan Health-West, with the Wyoming hospital saying it's working to combat a trend of verbal and physical aggression against health care workers.

After months of delays, township leaders and Microsoft representatives will address concerns about rezoning land for a potential new data center

The Guess Who and Don Felder are teaming up for a mega show in Grand Rapids this summer. They’ll be at Acrisure Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 1. The tour will feature members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman. It’s the first time they’ve toured in almost 25 years. According to Rolling Stone, the new lineup includes...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man who was previously serving a life sentence for murder and released in 2024 pleaded guilty to a slew of charges and faces more prison time for another felony allegedly committed while in jail. Cody Jerome Skaggs, 46, was 18 years old in 1997...