Kelloggsville band ready to ‘soar’ on national stage
Kelloggsville — Senior Eman Marasigan said he was surprised when he learned that the Kelloggsville High School Rocket Marching Band had been selected to participate in the National Memorial Day Parade. “My first thoughts were ‘Why us?’” said Eman, who will play the baritone euphonium during the parade. “There...
Grand Rapids’ new board game café Kobold’s Kitchen sets June opening
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Kobold’s Kitchen, a much-anticipated board game café, plans to open its doors to the Creston neighborhood next month. A soft opening is planned for 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the former Fat Boy Burger at 2450 Plainfield Ave. NE. Customers will be...
You Can Now Ski Indoors Year-Round in Grand Rapids
Want to hit the slopes this summer? You can at this new facility that just opened up.
Man accused of killing 2 faces new charge for allegedly trying to shoot 9-year-old
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – An 18-year-old accused of killing two people after a dispute over a soccer game is facing a new charge for allegedly trying to shoot a 9-year-old during the shooting spree. Rafael Martinez-Lopez is charged with two counts of open murder and several gun charges for...
One year after federal intervention kept the plant operating, Michiganders face mounting energy costs
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — On Thursday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., community leaders, residents, environmental advocates and health professionals will join Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel near the J.H. Campbell Generating Complex to call for the plant’s immediate closure and highlight the financial and environmental impac
Pair charged in ‘soccer kick’ assault outside Grand Rapids bar
An assault at the Twisted Bull Saloon in Grand Rapids that sent a man to the ground, unconscious, before he was “soccer kicked" in the head now has two men facing charges.
Acrisure announces 2,250 layoffs, totaling 11% of workforce, citing ‘technology, Al, and digital platforms’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The company that purchased the naming rights to the Acrisure Amphitheater is laying off 11% of its workforce, according to a letter sent from CEO Greg Williams to employees. The letter, confirmed to be correct to 13 ON YOUR SIDE, announced layoffs of about 2,250...
City leaders say GR amphitheater kickoff offers ‘successful blueprint’ for future developments
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — After months of planning and plenty of discourse over potential traffic, parking issues and noise, Grand Rapids city leaders say the inaugural weekend at the new Acrisure Amphitheater went far smoother than many expected. Roughly 12,000 people packed into the riverfront venue Friday night as...
Byron Township eyes new site as Whistlestop dog park debate continues
Byron Township neighbors remain divided over the Whistlestop Park dog park. Some are demanding it be closed, while others are fighting to keep it open -- both sides argue the township needs to do more.
Free Summer Concerts: GR’s Food Truck Fridays, Holland, Traverse City & more
Local Spins’ updated roster of Michigan acts playing more than 100 communities across the state includes schedules for Grand Haven, Hudsonville, Elk Rapids, Middleville and more. VIEW THE COMPLETE ROSTER OF SHOWS IN OUR SUMMER CONCERT GUIDE HERE. A sure sign of impending summer: The announcement of outdoor summer...
