Service dog owners facing increased doubt, denial
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A ruff day at work for a few dogs on Friday morning at the JW Marriott hotel in Grand Rapids. The canines, training to be service dog companions, were learning how to serve their owners in a stimulating public environment, with lots of visual and auditory distractions.
Gateways to the past: Explore these 3 West Michigan covered bridges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Tucked along West Michigan’s scenic waterways are wooden wonders, inviting you to slow down and rediscover the past. Michigan is synonymous with bridges, from the iconic Blue Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids to the legendary Mighty Mac spanning the state’s two peninsulas. These...
This Delightfully Quirky Michigan Restaurant Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Entered Another World
There’s a door in downtown Grand Rapids that leads to somewhere completely impossible. Max’s South Seas Hideaway proves that the best vacations don’t require TSA security lines or overpriced airport sandwiches. You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through vacation photos from somewhere tropical and you think,...
Protesters rally again in Grand Rapids for Da’Quain Johnson
About 75 people marched from Rosa Parks Circle to the Grand Rapids police headquarters Saturday, with the mothers of four people killed by law enforcement calling for greater community support.
Mother fights for baby son’s survival amid heart issues, and 4 other major stories
China Reynolds received shocking news that her baby, August, suffered a cardiac arrest while undergoing routine medical care. The mother’s nonstop fight for her son’s survival is one of five “must-read” stories from MLive over the weekend. Mother fighting every day for baby son’s survival amid...
Supernovas Sweep Grand Rapids for Third Straight Win as Oglivie Breaks Franchise Record
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, continued their strong form with a dominant 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise (6-12) on Friday night in front of 9,448 fans on Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center. The result marks...
Kentwood neighbors debate police’s use of license plate reading cameras
The Kentwood Police Department is entering its third year using license plate reading cameras, a tool that scans about 3 million plates a month though some neighbors and are raising privacy concerns.
If Chavez’s Name Comes Down, Columbus Should Follow
In March 2000, two friends and I were driving back to Grand Rapids from the east side of Michigan, where we had attended a birthday event honoring Cesar Chavez. Somewhere along that drive in the middle of the night, a simple but powerful idea took hold: our city should honor his legacy by naming a street after him.
Man runs from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids to honor U.S. servicemembers, raise awareness...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man ran 35 miles from Grand Haven to downtown Grand Rapids on Sunday while carrying the American flag to honor U.S. servicemembers and raise awareness of those who have died by suicide. This is Zach Baker's second time doing the run, which he said...
Macy’s At Rivertown Mall Is Closed: Here’s How It Looks Empty
What was once packed with shoppers is now nearly bare as Macy’s prepares to close, with shelves, fixtures, and memories all up for sale.
