Bat tests positive for rabies in Ottawa County; 17th case in Michigan this year
A bat found in Ottawa County has tested positive for rabies. It's first case of rabies in an animal in the county this year.
Rotating storm captured live on-air over Allendale
The beginning stages of tornadic development were seen live as Storm Team 8 tracked strong rotation over Allendale Saturday evening.
The Best BBQ Restaurant in Michigan is in Grand Rapids
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, comforting sides - there's just something about a hearty BBQ meal!. Where do you go for top-notch BBQ? Well, tons of joints in Michigan are serving up great BBQ, but one has been crowned the very best-- and it's right here in Grand Rapids!
Popular soul food restaurant closing in Grand Rapids, new eatery planned
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — An upscale soul food restaurant that celebrates Black culinary traditions will permanently close before the end of the month, owners announced. Forty Acres Soul Kitchen and Cognac Bar in Grand Rapids will serve its final customers Wednesday, July 30, according to a post from co-owner Darel Ross on...
Map Shows 25 Fastest-Growing US Cities for Jobs, New Talent
The LinkedIn report highlights 25 U.S. metro areas where job growth, economic momentum, and quality of life are drawing waves of new talent.
Warning! Human Trafficking is Real and It’s in West Michigan!
This is an issue that all to often we don't want to think about. It is only on TV crime shows. It only happens in major cities. It doesn't happen here. All wrong. Guess what? It is here! And we can't ignore it. IT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING!. Surprisingly, it happens...
Tired of mosquitoes? Bizarre hack could be the answer for your yard
It's that time of year when every time you're simply trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of the night sky in your own backyard, mosquitoes who refuse to quit won't leave you alone.
Why Michiganders Are Hanging Detergent Bottles on Fences
Drivers in Northern Michigan may spot detergent bottles on fence posts. It turns out, there are several practical and quirky reasons behind this odd trend. Years ago, bottles on fence posts often signaled milk deliveries. Milk delivery declined in the 1970s as store-bought options became more common. I have seen...
Grand Rapids named #1 City on the Rise
LinkedIn identified 25 emerging metro areas where hiring is accelerating, job postings are surging and talent migration is reshaping local economies to create their inaugural list of Cities on the Rise. The ranking spotlights mid-size U.S. cities with vibrant job markets and growing professional communities....
First incisionless surgery for tremors, Parkinson’s disease performed in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A neurosurgeon with Corewell Health earlier this summer performed the first incisionless brain procedure for patients with essential tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids was the first hospital in the state to offer this treatment, known...