Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man who was previously serving a life sentence for murder and released in 2024 pleaded guilty to a slew of charges and faces more prison time for another felony allegedly committed while in jail. Cody Jerome Skaggs, 46, was 18 years old in 1997...

Not Easily Broken Shares How Christ-Centered Love Overcomes Past Divorce, Strengthens Relationships, Sustains Commitment and Builds Blended Families. — In a culture where fewer couples are getting married, divorce rates remain steady, and singles navigate complex expectations, Joyce and Steven Dinkins anchor readers...

BYRON TOWNSHIP, MI — A tool and die shop in Byron Township has closed after more than six decades in business and is auctioning off its equipment. The owners of Buiter Tool & Die, 8187 S. Division Ave., are retiring and liquidating their assets through an online auction by Orbitbid.com, according to a release.

“More than 70,000 children and teens have been killed by gun violence in the United States over the past 20 years,” said City High sophomore Mathil Joshi, founding member of the local chapter of Students Demand Action (SDA), during his opening comments at a Feb. 23 town hall. The...

The city of Grand Rapids is piloting a program that will give residents a food scraps drop-off option. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using food waste normally dumped in landfills to create usable compost. The Residential Food Scrap Pilot program will launch in spring 2026, featuring...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Microsoft has had its first face-to-face meeting with Gaines Township residents after months of planning to build a data center in their community. The tech giant on Tuesday, March 3, hosted the first of two open houses aimed at better informing residents of its plans to build data centers in Kent...

ABOUT WE THE PEOPLE: Our country is turning 250 this year. Every week through July 4, 13 On Your Side is celebrating the milestone by bringing you stories of people from around West Michigan whose experiences and perspectives weave together to tell the story of our community—and our country.

Renovations revealed a vintage Remes Drug Store sign hidden behind a former Rite Aid facade, and it’s in incredible condition.

CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 41-year-old man is dead following a rollover crash Monday evening in Caledonia Township, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. It happened on 84th Street west of Kraft Avenue just before 7:30 p.m., deputies said. Missing: Grand Rapids police search for missing man, may...

Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Holland Sentinel publishes regular reports on...