Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan to make hometown debut in January
Grand Rapids native and undefeated lightweight star Joshua “JJ” Pagan will defend his NABO Lightweight Title in his hometown on Jan. 22 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Returning as the newly crowned NABO Lightweight Champion, Pagan (14-0, 5 KOs) will defend his title against Nicaragua’s Bryan Jimenez (18-2, 10 KOs).
Build your best-looking charcuterie boards from Spruced Studio’s workshops!
The art of charcuterie, or meat-and-cheese boards, has grown in popularity in recent years. Featuring a variety of food options and layouts to choose from, the snack is easy-to-make and can be applicable for a multitude of events. Spruced Studio, located at 5120 Plainfield Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, offer...
‘Upcycling’ finds popularity amid 2025 #Thriftmas trend
National survey and consumer behavior data indicate that some shoppers, especially members of Generation Z, are relying on blasts from the past for more of their holiday gifts this year.
‘There’s more hope’: Grand Rapids antique stores again live to see another day
A trio of popular antique stores in Grand Rapids, after a settlement conference in 17th Circuit Court on Monday, will again live to see another day.
Man in custody after threatening construction workers, barricading in home
The Wyoming Police Dept. says a man is in custody, accused of threatening construction workers working on his neighbor's home, then barricading inside his home.
Wyoming Police Department investigates felonious assault and shots fired complaint
One person is in custody after threatening construction contractors working on a neighboring house with a rifle and then barricading himself inside his residence. On Dec. 21, 2025, at around 5:30 p.m., Wyoming Police responded to a report of a person threatening construction workers with a rifle in the 4300 block of...
Beloved antique shops to stay open as historic building undergoes repairs
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Less than two weeks after a Kent County judge denied a request to shutter the historic Sligh building due to safety concerns, repairs are underway to keep the shops inside open and safe. A private settlement conference on Monday, Dec. 22, ended with all parties...
Ex-CEO admits $1.4M scheme that closed childhood learning agency
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Nkechy Ezeh, founder and CEO of a now-closed nonprofit agency that helped vulnerable preschool children, has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion, court records show. The stolen funds covered Ezeh’s personal travel, including trips to Hawaii, Liberia and Nigeria, according to a...
Police: Fatal crash shuts down part of 28th Street in Kentwood
A fatal crash between a car and a pedestrian shut down a part of 28th Street in Kentwood Monday night, police say.
NICU babies dress in holiday outfits, meet Santa
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The littlest fighters donned their holiday apparel for an early Christmas celebration at Trinity Health Grand Rapids. The babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are celebrating their first Christmas in the hospital. To make the holidays brighter, NICU staff dressed up the newborns and...

















