ALL ABOARD THE GRAVY TRAIN!: Michigan Street Poutine Week back in Grand Rapids
The Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority brings back Poutine Week Sept. 16-27, featuring 15 local restaurants, a passport challenge, and the Poutine Trolley.
Michigan’s Green Vale Farm thrives under female leadership
There was a time when a woman involved in agriculture was regarded as “the farmer’s wife” or “the farmer’s daughter.”. She was not afforded recognition as “the farmer,” even when tragedy had befallen her husband or parent, and she had to keep the farm going.
Grandville man faces felony charges for window peeping in Allendale Twp.
A Grandville man has been arraigned on felony charges in connection to a string of window peeping incidents and home invasions in off-campus housing areas in Allendale Township dating back to September 2025. Samuel Harsh Wilson, 34, of Grandville, was charged with two felony counts of surveilling an unclothed person, o
Poll: What’s your favorite fall drink?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With fall here, it’s time to enjoy some tasty treats. Apple cider is a classic, but pumpkin spice is also now hugely popular. News 8 Daybreak wants to know: What’s your favorite fall drink?. Tune into Daybreak for the results.
Want to Be in the Free Beer & Hot Wings Audience?
Free Beer & Hot Wings are bringing their radio show to a live Grand Rapids audience this November. Here's how you can be there.
West Michigan’s Head Start classrooms need investment to keep doors open
In 2023, Head Start for Kent County in Michigan made a decision no early childhood program ever wants to make: We reduced the number of children we served because federal funding could no longer keep pace with the cost of keeping our classrooms staffed and open. It was the only way to retain our teachers and keep the r
Wealthy Street Block Party to return for second year in Grand Rapids
On Saturday, the Wealthy Street Business Alliance and East Hills Council of Neighbors will collaborate for the second annual Wealthy Street Block Party, a free event for all ages in Grand Rapids.
Restaurant offers ‘a little piece of Cuba’ in Wyoming
A new restaurant on 28th Street will serve Cuban pizzas and other popular Cuban dishes. It's a dream come true for the owners, who until now have been operating from a food truck.
Man charged in Allendale Township peeping cases
A Grandville man who sheriff's deputies say has been looking through windows near Grand Valley State University and, on at least one occasion, entered a home where women were sleeping now faces multiple charges.
A New Spot for Margaritas, Street Tacos, and Authentic Mexican Favorites Just Opened in...
My girlfriends and I try to get together at least every few months to catch up and eat dinner out. We have tried all sorts of places, but Mexican is usually at the top of the list, due to our mutual love of margaritas and chips and guac. And if it is a brand new restaurant? Even better!
