Grand Rapids MI

A new Michigan bill would let bullying victims switch school districts when harassment doesn’t stop.

KENT COUNTY, MI – Westbound M-6 is closed Monday, Feb. 2, at Broadmoor Avenue SE, for a crash, the state Department of Transportation said. State police said that a semi-tractor trailer jackknifed near East Paris Avenue SE. The shutdown is not expected to be lengthy. An unrelated crash has...

NWS Grand Rapids has issued a 'Special Weather Statement' for Clare, Isabella, Kent, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Osceola counties until 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. A system carrying light to moderate snowfall will affect West Michigan throughout Monday morning. Some areas may see at much as two to three...

The region’s first-ever Punk Rock Lottery featuring three new bands revved up Dormouse Theatre, closing out a week of rousing shows by The Jet Stone Conspiracy, Supo and more. Browse the photos. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES. Call it a slice of festival frolicking in the midst of a...

4.3 million travelers passed through this airport last year, and it’s more than just numbers—it’s a local success story.

According to Realtor.com economists, these are the top 10 metros that had the lowest months of supply as of October 2025.

LAKESHORE — Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Ottawa and Allegan counties, has appointed four new members to its board of directors, representing the private, public and education sectors. The new members include Dave DeGraaf, CEO of JR Automation and general manager of Hitachi Automation...

A quiet stretch of 14 Mile Road in Rockford might seem unassuming, but I’ve found that the warm, resinous scent of burning oak is a dead giveaway that you’ve arrived. Inside Flo’s, the atmosphere is anchored by the steady, hypnotic crackle of the wood-fired oven, a glowing orange heart that dictates the room’s pace.

On Friday, Feb. 6, guests at tequila bar and restaurant MeXo in Grand Rapids can attend Noche De Xochiquetzal, a curated dining experience inspired by Xochiquetzal, a goddess from Aztec mythology.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan — Exhaust hangs in the air and footsteps crunch sharply as bitter cold locks in across western Lower Michigan. Light snow slips quietly toward the lakeshore, creating a slick start for drivers...