‘Pray for peace’: Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids holds special holy hour
Catholic faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids on Monday evening for a special piece of liturgy, as the Diocese of Grand Rapids answered a nationwide call for a holy hour for peace.
Find a West Michigan fish fry near you
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With Lent around the corner, many West Michigan communities are gearing up for weekly fish fries. If you're looking for one to try, we have a list compiled by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. It is organized by county. If you have a fish fry...
Investigators say semi driver went through stop sign in fatal Blendon crash
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Investigators in Ottawa County say two people were injured and one was killed in a two-vehicle crash aroun 5:15 Tuesday morning in Blendon Township. Captain Jake Sparks tells WOOD Radio News a semi tanker truck failed to stop at a four-way stop and broadsided a pickup truck at Port Sheldon...
Exclusive club with speakeasy, rooftop lounge and overnight rooms eyed for Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A historic five-story building on Commerce Avenue SW in downtown Grand Rapids could be transformed into a high-end, members-only club catering to business leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and local professionals. The Commerce Club is the vision of Grand Rapids businessman Jeff Lambert, who says it...
Butterflies Are Blooming Returns to Meijer Gardens With Two Bourbon Nights
Butterflies Are Blooming returns to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids with 7,000 butterflies and new Bourbon and Butterflies events.
Caledonia Twp. pausing data center proposals for 6 months
CALEDONIA, Mich. — Caledonia Township is pausing plans on any future data centers following a leadership meeting Monday night. At a joint Board of Trustees and Planning Commission meeting, township leaders agreed to place a six-month moratorium on data center proposals. During that time, the boards will work to...
Grand Rapids Mayor calls on residents for snow removal
Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand has a plan for the ‘lump’ that’s created from snowplowing at intersections on residential streets. He suggests that residents ‘adopt’ the lump, and take care of it themselves. This was posted on the city’s Facebook page:. In this week’s...
A massive new temple is rising in Grand Rapids, and you can watch it...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Construction is nearing the halfway point on the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple that’s being built in the Grand Rapids area. The external structure is nearly complete, and stonework is currently being added to the outside walls of the temple, a process expected to be...
City of Grand Rapids Warns: Clear Snowy Sidewalks Or Expect A Bill
Winter is still lingering in West Michigan for a little while longer. However, for the early part of this week, temperatures are rising into the lower 50s, making it feel almost like spring. These warmer temperatures are welcome after how cold it has been over the past month. With the...
Steak ’n Shake Says No More Microwaves
Michigan’s Steak ’n Shake locations are going microwave-free, reflecting broader chain-wide changes like tallow fries and kiosk-driven ordering.

















