LSSU grad trailblazing MSU’s Intergenerational Living Initiative, dementia care
Kaylin Burton’s path to making history in medical education began in the classrooms and labs of Lake Superior State University. As an undergraduate biology student at LSSU, Burton built the academic foundation and sense of purpose that now guide her as the first medical student to pilot Michigan State University’s...
Edenville Dam flood trial opens with focus on state engineer
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Luke Trumble heard his name a lot in court. As a civil trial began in a lawsuit brought against the state of Michigan by Edenville Dam flood victims, it was immediately evident that Trumble, a dam safety engineer at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), would be a key figure.
Trial begins for Midland County dam failure victims seeking justice
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Nearly six years after a dam failure led to a historic flood in Midland County, victims are finally getting their day in court. A trial commenced this morning in Grand Rapids, marking a significant step for those affected by the disaster. Attorney Ven Johnson, representing the...
‘Heck of a lot of flu’ in West Michigan, taxing hospital systems
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There is a lot of flu going around West Michigan. “It's kind of like the good old days of COVID, where just it has a snowball effect, and everyone feels it,” said Dr. Andrew Jameson, an infectious disease doctor at Trinity Health Grand Rapids. "There's just a heck of a lot of flu in West...
GV Surplus Store temporarily transitions to online-only model
The Grand Valley State University Surplus Store is undergoing a temporary operational shift, effective today. The store will be closing its in-store shopping experience and migrating to an online-only ordering system with in-person pickup until further notice. According to store management, the Surplus Store will no...
West Michigan Home Named One of the Ugliest in America
A Michigan home on HGTV’s “Ugliest House in America” stunned viewers with carpet on walls and ceiling and its unique riverside history.
Two Sons Pizzeria brings two new restaurant concepts to Grand Rapids
Owner Steve Tyson says the move marks a major growth step for the business after three years in Traverse City TRAVERSE CITY — Two Sons Pizzeria is expanding into Grand Rapids with two restaurant and bar concepts, marking a major step in the company’s growth. The new Grand Rapids Two Sons location will include...
Edenville Dam lawsuit has its first day in court
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WNEM) - Hearings have begun in a lawsuit more than five years after the Edenville Dam failure. Monday, Jan. 12 was the first court date for the suit that claims Michigan bears at least some responsibility for the failure. The lawsuit alleges the state ignored warnings about what could happen if...
Celebration Cinema renovating lobby at RiverTown Mall, adding restaurant
GRANDVILLE, Mich. -- Phase Two of the renovation at Celebration Cinema's movie theater in the Rivertown Crossings Mall in Grandville began just after the holidays and should be completed by the end of March. Photos are attached. The mall is located at 3728 Rivertown Parkway. So said Emily Loeks in...
Rockford’s Krause Memorial Library is Closing Soon!
As the Krause Memorial Library prepares to close its doors, a new chapter awaits just blocks away.
