West Michigan’s first Shake Shack set to open in 2027
KENTWOOD, Mich. — If you find yourself craving a famous ShackBurger but not a long drive, we have good news: Shake Shack is finally coming to West Michigan!. The New York-based fast food chain will be opening a drive-thru location at 3029 28th Street SE, a Shake Shack spokesperson confirmed. It is set to open in 2027.
Yesterdog Is Temporarily Closing, But Don’t Worry – It’ll Be Back Soon
The iconic hot dog spot is only closed temporarily and plans to reopen January 19.
Meijer helps launch Grand Rapids beverage brand oHy
The product uses elemental magnesium to produce free hydrogen gas in water, a process the company says offers antioxidant and recovery benefits while keeping a clean, smooth taste.
Man charged after Jenison assault, break-in
A man has been charged with multiple felonies after deputies say he broke into his ex-partner’s Jenison apartment and attacked her while children were present. (Jan. 12, 2026)
“It is happening here”: Wedgwood to host human trafficking awareness event in West Michigan
The National Human Trafficking Hotline shows 340 cases in Michigan in 2024 with nearly 600 victims. In Kent County alone, the sheriff’s office identified more than 90 victims. “One the of big challenges that we experience is that people tend to sensationalize what it might it look like. There's...
Michigan native Billy Strings teases possible return to Ionia County home this summer
Grammy-winning bluegrass sensation Billy Strings teased a possible return to his Ionia County roots with a cryptic social media post Tuesday, Jan. 13. In the post, shared on Facebook and Instagram, the 33-year-old flatpicker outlined his plans for the year, suggesting a possible gathering in Ionia in August....
A West Michigan movie theater is bringing a restaurant experience to its audience
GRANDVILLE, MI —Celebration Cinema’s theater at RiverTown Crossings mall in Grandville will soon have its own restaurant serving moviegoers and shoppers. Oscar’s Restaurant & Bar, set to open by April, is part of an $8.5 million renovation to the theater and its lobby. In addition to the restaurant, it includes a new...
Driver extricated from overturned vehicle in Walker, rushed to trauma center
WALKER, Mich. — A driver was extricated from an overturned vehicle and transported to a trauma center with significant injuries following a crash Monday afternoon in Walker. According to the City of Walker Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched at 12:44 p.m. to the intersection of Wilson Avenue and O'Brien...
Body Found on Park Township Beach Identified as Holland Township Woman
Park Twp., MI (WGHN) – Authorities have identified the body that washed ashore on a Park Township beach Friday, Jan. 9, as a 48–year–old Holland Township woman, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office said. Her name is being withheld. An autopsy performed by the Ottawa County Medical...
Michigan Gas Prices Hit Lowest Levels Since 2021
Experts say gas prices will stay low through 2026, making it one of the best years in a while for Michigan road trips.
