Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – When Grand Valley State University senior Sophie Gemmen mentioned the Blue Dot Lab, a planned technology center, to her roommates, they had no idea what she was talking about. And pre-law major Lukas Hartley said students he’s spoken with have expressed concern that construction will...

Joy Walczak from Kent ISD speaks with Omar Rodriguez, Lee High & WMCI Alum, Electrical Apprentice, CS Erickson and Heather Ley, Human Resources Manager, CS Erickson. Joy Walczak (JW): Welcome to the Your Dream Is Our Dream podcast where we celebrate student success one dream at a time. I'm Joy Walczak and today I'm joi

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Heritage Hill residents say they understand the need for Corewell Health’s proposed $1.3 billion expansion of Butterworth Hospital, but several Thursday questioned how it would affect parking, traffic and historic homes in the neighborhood. Residents shared their concerns during an open house Corewel

HUDSONVILLE, MI - A second-generation pizza shop in Hudsonville is back under the ownership of its original founding family. Sara’s Pizza first opened in 1987 under John Agrusa, before ownership shifted in 1997 to his sister, Phyllis, and her husband, Rick Verstrate. The family operated the business, with the...

The Paul C. Miller Sparta Airport has transformed significantly over the past two years, with major improvements attracting more flights and business to the facility.

Kentwood Fire Chief Brent Looman is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the community, city officials announced Thursday.

Nine consecutive years of best-burger recognition is not a fluke. The patty arrives stuffed with a cheese blend that spills over the edges on contact, creating a crust where the meat meets the griddle that no amount of napkin management can contain. The bun holds together longer than expected, which...

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Grand Rapids Community College sent out a campus-wide timely warning regarding an e-bike. The e-bike was stolen from a bike rack next to the bike cage on level two of Parking Ramp A. The time range of the theft was 10 a.m to 6 p.m. The bike was secured with a Schwinn bike lock. While GRCC Police

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It has now been 25 years since the tragedy that took place on September 11, 2001, claiming the lives of thousands of Americans and changing our nation forever. Each year since 9/11, Americans observe the day as one of remembrance, and to commemorate those lost...

The Florida rapper, singer and reggaeton star pumped up Acrisure Amphitheater on Thursday night with Lil Jon as part of his “I’m Back” tour. Browse the photos at Local Spins. Pitbull, indeed, was back in Grand Rapids on Thursday. And he brought a dance-fueled party unlike any...