Ms. Wheelchair America was crowned in Grand Rapids last weekend
Ms. Wheelchair America was crowned in Grand Rapids last weekend, the roving microphone on site earlier in the week to learn of the contestants and their platforms. 19 States were represented, including Michigan. For a weekly dose of news right to your inbox, sign up for the WGVU newsletter. Shelley...
Kent County Family’s Mastodon Goes on Display This September
The Clapp Family found a mastodon in their field. Starting in September 130+ bones go on display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. See it up close!
New Grand Rapids housing: 171-unit apartment building receives state loan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A state board approved a $4 million loan Tuesday to help finance the construction of a five-story, 171-unit apartment building at the corner of Leonard Street and Lafayette Avenue on Grand Rapids’ Northeast Side. The project, whose price tag is estimated at $39.5 million,...
Police respond to deadly crash in Kentwood
A driver died overnight in a crash in Kentwood, police said.
GR may pursue organizers after 2 shot at car meetup
The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating a shooting and car fire at the latest illegal car meetup that played out over the weekend.
Driver killed in Georgetown Township crash, 2 others hurt
A 54-year-old Jenison resident was killed in a Georgetown Township Crash Saturday, when their vehicle crossed the centerline and hit a pickup truck.
The power of a college degree and why it matters—to you, to Michigan
Technology and the global economy are evolving so rapidly, earning a college degree has never been more vital. That applies to earning potential and general life satisfaction. At Davenport University, we equip graduates with the education and “power skills” necessary not only to succeed in today’s competitive job...
Maren Morris Speaks Out After Fan Grabs Her During Michigan Show
Maren Morris faced a surprising moment in Grand Rapids, reminding us all about the importance of personal space, even in the spotlight.
Flowers planted at first completed tiny home in Hope Village
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Mel Trotter Ministries project leaders and community partners Monday to plant flowers near the first completed tiny homes in Hope Village. “Having a place of your own is the centerpiece for the American dream and unfortunately that dream is out of reach for...
Armed suspect taken into custody after standoff in Plainfield Township
The Kent County Sheriff's Office says a man is in custody after an hours-long standoff in Plainfield Township.