Judge denies motion to close Sligh building in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A historic building near the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids will stay open—for now. On Friday, a Kent County court hearing was held where Judge Curt Benson denied a motion to close the Sligh Furniture Company building over concerns that it's unsafe. Three antique...
Mel Trotter announces Cold Blue emergency during cold snap
Amid a bitter cold snap, Mel Trotter Ministry's leadership has declared a Code Blue emergency, focusing their efforts on those who need shelter.
Woman hospitalized after tanker crash on US-31
A woman is in the hospital after her car was hit by a tanker truck on US-31 in Olive Township Saturday morning.
Warming centers open for an escape from bitter cold in West Michigan
MICHIGAN, USA — As West Michigan descends into frigid temperatures this weekend due to an Arctic blast, it's important to know where you can go to get warm. Whether you lost power or you just need a roof over your head for the night, there are places you can go to stay warm and safe.
12 Michigan Hidden Patios With Food So Good Locals Keep Returning
There’s something about dining al fresco in Michigan that just feels like the epitome of summer. Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun on your skin, or the sound of laughter and conversation carried on the breeze. For me, it’s the memories of lazy afternoons spent sipping sangria...
Kentwood fire chief warns about carbon monoxide dangers in the winter months
A medical emergency in Kentwood this week is serving as a stark reminder for neighbors about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aquinas College expands automatic acceptance to 2 more West Michigan high schools
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - After beginning a direct admittance program at one West Michigan high school in November, Aquinas College has now expanded the program to cover more classrooms. The guaranteed admission program, first implemented for graduates of West Catholic High School with a 2.0 GPA or above, has now...
Court ruling means Sligh building will ‘live another day’
Antique stores in the Sligh building in Grand Rapids can stay open for now, but the future of the property remains uncertain.
Latin fusion spot Somos brings scratch cooking to Byron Center hotel
The Pfeiffer family is breathing new life into a Byron Township hotel and restaurant with the opening of Latin fusion restaurant Somos inside the newly rebranded Best Western. The restaurant, which is located on the ground floor at 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Drive SW near the 84th Street and U.S. 131 interchange, opened...
Microsoft preparing 356-acre site for data center south of Grand Rapids
Microsoft Corp. has submitted plans to prepare a roughly 356-acre site in Kent County for a data center, roughly a year after the tech giant acquired property for a potential project. Gaines Township planning documents show Microsoft needs 40.5 acres rezoned to accommodate the project. Township planning officials...

















