Grand Rapids police lack written K-9 protections for juveniles, review finds
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A benchmarking analysis of the Grand Rapids Police Department’s K-9 deployment policies revealed that while the department actively uses many national best practices, those tactics are missing from its official written policy. The Office of Oversight and Public Accountability is recommending the poli
Grand Rapids man charged after alleged assault on fiancée in Midland County
A 41-year-old Grand Rapids man faces felony and domestic violence charges after deputies investigated an assault in Lincoln Township.
Grand Rapids commissioner gets ‘numerous’ complaints about amphitheater sound
A Grand Rapids commissioner said she has received several complaints about the new Acrisure Amphitheatre creating too much noise.
The Ada Witch: Re-visiting a Favorite Western Michigan Haunting
There are a good many haunted cemeteries in Michigan that claim to have an apparition called "The Lady in White", but this one in Kent County is likely the most notorious...
Grand Rapids neighbors file noise complaints over Acrisure Amphitheater concerts
Grand Rapids neighbors say they can hear Acrisure Amphitheater concerts from miles away — and now city commissioners are getting involved. What do you think? 👇
Meet the West Michigan residents fighting Microsoft and AI data centers
KENT COUNTY, MI — Betsy López-Wagner keeps a poster inside her home office in a rural part of West Michigan about 15 miles east of Grand Rapids. It states on the poster: “If you see a problem and you feel that something should be done about it, and you look around and you see that no one else is doing anything — you’re
Live fire culinary experience coming to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Chefs from across the Midwest will gather for a one of kind, outdoor, live fire culinary experience in downtown Grand Rapids later this month. We have Chef Shawn Kohlhaas here to explain how everyone can come out and take part!. The Live Fire Experience...
Meijer earns eighth consecutive Great Place to Work certification
“This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an environment where every team member feels valued and appreciated,” said Rebecca Grajek, chief human resources officer at Meijer.
City Offices Closed For Juneteenth As Community Honors Freedom And Resilience
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery, celebrated on June 19, and is now a federal holiday. Local services may close, but many shops and restaurants will remain open for festivities.
Michigan’s Summer Concert Lineup Is Insane This Year
From stadium shows to amphitheater tours, Michigan’s 2026 concert lineup is stacked. These are the 10 shows you won’t want to miss.

















