Firefighters: No one injured in Grand Rapids house fire
A home caught fire in Grand Rapids Friday night, firefighters say.
Grand Rapids coffee shop to host vintage clothing pop-up sale
This weekend, visitors to Rowster Coffee on Wealthy Street can attend a vintage clothing pop-up sale from Hope Co, a thrift merchant.
A Michigan Hobby Farm Turned Into a 100 Acre Wildlife Park With 1,500 Animals...
Tucked just outside Grand Rapids, Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park feels like stumbling onto a local secret that somehow rivals big city zoos. You get the thrill of rare animals, the ease of friendly staff, and the joy of true interaction in one spotless, walkable park. Families rave about feeding...
Michigan’s tribal business boom: from casinos to a $1.2 billion diversified empire
“It’s been diversifying over the last, say, 15 to 20 years.”. Joe Boomgaard is Editor at Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. It hosted a Power Breakfast for regional business leaders. “Originally, they were very focused on casino gaming when that became legalized in the 1990’s, and since then they’ve...
Longtime Grand Rapids art supplier closing its doors
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Service Reproduction Co. has been a fixture in Grand Rapids for nearly eight decades, selling artists the tools of the trade from paint brushes and paints to markers and sketchpads. But come April 4, 2026, the brushes will be put down for good. "No, nobody's...
Inside The Empty Remains Of Rivertown Crossing Closed Macy’s
What was once packed with shoppers is now nearly bare as Macy’s prepares to close, with shelves, fixtures, and memories all up for sale.
Michigan man turns late-night gas station run into $1 million lottery jackpot win
The man plans to purchase a new vehicle and then save the rest of his winnings.
Rockford retains top spot as West Michigan’s largest construction firm
Rockford is holding onto its top spot on Crain’s list of largest construction companies in West Michigan, while two other top five firms reported major revenue growth for 2025. Rockford’s West Michigan revenue reached $589 million in 2025, up by $14 million from 2024. Perhaps its most visible...
Report: Tigers broadcaster to fill in on March Madness games
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Spartan and Wolverine fans will hear a familiar voice Thursday when March Madness coverage kicks off. Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti has jumped into the mix to take over for CBS’ Brian Anderson. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports Benetti will fill in for...
Subtronics, 23 other artists to perform at 2026 Grand Rapids Breakaway festival
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The highly anticipated lineup has dropped for this year’s Breakaway music festival in Grand Rapids. The electronic dance music festival, announced today, will be held Aug. 14-15 at Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St. NE. Additional Breakaway music festival locations this year include Texas, Florida,...

















