Hello, Grand Rapids: Park’s summer hours change for safety, and outlaw biker’s GVSU ties
GRAND RAPIDS, MI- It is truly impressive to reflect on how my parents managed to raise six active children with champagne taste in multiple activities with seemingly less income than my generation, albeit with side hustles. Anyone with a mortgage and family responsibilities knows you need to bring your lunch...
14-Year-Old Suspected in Armed Robbery at Wyoming Dollar General, Detained in Kent County
A 14-year-old boy is currently being held at the Kent County Juvenile Detention Center following an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Wyoming. According to information released by the Wyoming Police Department, the incident occurred on Monday at approximately 1:35 p.m. at the location 1550 28th Street SW. As...
Grand Rapids African American Museum’s new space ‘icing on the cake,’ leaders say
A museum in Grand Rapids is getting a massive upgrade.
Grand Rapids zoo, hospital create custom leg brace to heal flamingo’s injury
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Andes the 14-year-old Chilean flamingo at John Ball Zoo has been spending some time lately with some unexpected visitors: a doctor that normally treats humans. Andes developed a curious limp this past winter at the Grand Rapids zoo, which prompted staff to collaborate with Mary Free...
Grand Rapids Surges to Top Spot for Job Growth in U.S., Outshines Boise and...
In an unexpected twist away from the fervor of major urban hubs, Grand Rapids, Michigan has seized the spotlight as the fastest-growing metro area for jobs in the U.S., as cited by LinkedIn in their latest "Cities on the Rise" list. Surpassing locales like Boise, Idaho, and Albany, New York, Grand Rapids' burgeoning...
7 More Grand Rapids Restaurants That Have Closed Recently
At the beginning of the year, we posted about nine restaurants around Grand Rapids that had recently closed, along with the reasons for their closures. The end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 were a challenging time for the restaurant industry around the city, with several staple establishments announcing they...
The Most Delicious BBQ Joint in Michigan
This is a delicious day indeed. And, in honor of this day, we wanted to find out who had the best BBQ around. I'm sure there are lots of amazing BBQ joints scattered all across the Mitten State, however, I want the best of the best. Lucky for us, Love Food has officially put together the list of the best BBQ in each...
Whitmer: Thousands of Michiganders to have medical debt forgiven
DETROIT (WOOD-AM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says $144 million in medical debt is being forgiven for more than 200,000 Michigan residents. "Here in Michigan, we believe that being sick or getting hurt shouldn’t have to mean going broke," Whitmer said. "That's why I'm really proud of the work of our administration has...
Super Hideaway burglar pleads guilty after sentencing for similar crimes in Kent County
The suspect in an extensive robbery at Super Hideaway Gaming in Holland has pled guilty to breaking and entering with intent following sentencing for similar crimes in Kent County. Eric Cody, 39, is accused of breaking into Super Hideaway Gaming in November 2024 and stealing trading cards worth more than $15,000....
Kent County missing woman found, deputies say
A missing woman has been found safe less than two hours after deputies asked the public to be on the lookout for her.
