Ionia County neighbors raise concerns over Portland Road traffic impacts
Neighbors say during phase two of the I-96 project last summer, there was often steady traffic traveling down Portland Road which is now filled with potholes.
41-year-old man dead after being ejected from car during crash in Caledonia
CALEDONIA, Mich. — The Kent County Sheriff's Office reported a 41-year-old Caledonia man died after a crash in Caledonia Twp. Monday evening. The crash happened some time before 7:30 p.m., deputies said they responded to the scene on westbound 84th Street west of Kraft Avenue at 7:24. There was...
How many sheep can a sheep shearer shear? Michigan farm hosts annual Shearing Day
HOLLAND, MI — Beads of sweat cling to Timothy Wright’s hairline. The shearer from Byron Center delivers blow after blow after blow with his clippers. Then, he sets his challenger free and returns to the corner of the stage like a boxer after the bell. Shady Side Farm,...
Wyoming updates zoning codes for first time since the 60s, impacting 9,000 homes
The city of Wyoming is updating its zoning codes for the first time in roughly 60 years, a change that will impact about 9,000 homes.
Dozens of families brave the dark for annual Yeti hunt at Stanaback Park
As dusk began to darken the sky on a spring-like day, dozens of families with young kids descended on Kentwood’s Stanaback Park on February 27 to search for the Abominable Snowman – also known as the Yeti. “Families are encouraged to bring their flashlights, and along the trail...
New Jersey Mike’s location opening in Grand Rapids with a 5-day fundraiser
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its freshly sliced and grilled subs, will open at 6670 Kalamazoo Ave., S.E., in Grand Rapids on March 4. Franchise owner Mac Ganzak will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from March 4-8 to support the KPS Education Foundation. The location joins more than 70 others...
Wyoming eliminates zoning restrictions on older homes
WYOMING, MI – The city of Wyoming is getting rid of outdated zoning rules that prohibited thousands of older homes from being renovated or expanded. On Monday, March 2, the Wyoming City Commission approved zoning code changes that will impact around 9,300 homes, which are mostly located north of 44th Street and east...
Grand Rapids small business owner says she will pray for suspect after break-in
A Grand Rapids small business owner says she will pray for the person who allegedly broke into her shop this week, stealing money from a cash register and cash box.
The First African American Woman to Head the Grand Rapids Community Foundation shares her...
LaSandra Gaddy talks to Jennifer Moss about joining the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, amplifying women's voices, making history moving forward, and more. Jennifer is an award winning broadcast news journalist with more than two decades of professional television news experience including the nation's fifth...
Roundabouts coming to Ottawa County this year, says road commission
Drivers are being warned to stay alert behind the wheel this summer, especially in Ottawa County where a new style of intersection is coming: roundabouts.
