Grand Rapids MI

A Samaritas location is closing, impacting 58 workers, according to a letter filed with the state of Michigan.

Cedar Springs, Mi.-based White Creek Lumber & Hardware, a trusted provider of lumber, hardware, and building materials serving West Michigan for nearly four decades, has officially joined the Forge & Build family, a division of EquipmentShare. This transition represents an exciting new chapter for the company, strengthening its ability to...

As downtown venues expand, the city rolls out a reservation-based parking system to help manage crowds.

KENT COUNTY, MI – A man died Wednesday, April 22, when his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire, sheriff’s deputies said. The victim was a 46-year-old Cascade Township man. His name has not been released. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 9:45 p.m. to Buttrick Avenue SE and...

East Grand Rapids — If you’d asked Maddie Nagher and Ellie Hilgendorf about their career aspirations a year ago, elementary education wouldn’t have come up. The two East Grand Rapids High School seniors were both planning to be business majors, figuring it was a safe and practical bet. But Betsy Kratt’s Cadet Teaching class has allowed them to not only discover their love for teaching...

Norman Bouwens, a Vietnam veteran who passed away alone, will finally receive a proper farewell at Fort Custer National Cemetery, reminding us to honor those who served, even in silence.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There are new recommendations for managing cholesterol by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. One in 4 American adults is estimated to have low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C). This buildup of fatty deposits in arteries can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public feedback on a proposal to remove the Sixth Street Dam in Grand Rapids.

Kent ISD — Adison Sturm has always liked being outside. “I never really thought about having it as a job until I got into Scouting and started working at a summer camp,” said the Kent Career Tech Center agriscience student. “I realized I can’t imagine working anywhere where I’m not outside or helping the environment. I just fell in love with it, and I’ve had...

The semi-truck driver who caused a massive tanker fire on southbound US-131 in early April was cited by Grand Rapids police for driving too fast for conditions.