Grand Rapids venue to host ‘speed dating for hobbies’ event
On Sunday, visitors to The Lit, a downtown Grand Rapids event space, can attend the first-ever Hobby Hop and try 10-minute tutorials of 10 different unique hobbies.
‘Hugely capable’: How people with disabilities are baking dog treats and breaking barriers in...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This week, workers at Hope Network joined Beer City Dog Biscuits to make treats for pets. Their message: People with disabilities are wildly capable. Beer City Dog Biscuits hires individuals with disabilities to create their dog biscuits,...
FCC approves WOOD-TV owner’s $3.5B acquisition of WZZM’s owner, creating a local TV giant
The Federal Communications Commission has granted approval for Nexstar Media Group Inc. to complete its $3.5 billion acquisition of TV station operator Tegna Inc., waiving an anti-consolidation rule that would’ve prevented the combination. Tegna is the owner and operator of WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, while Nexstar...
82-year-old man hurt in Holland Township crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An elderly man is hurt after a crash in Holland Township on Thursday evening, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said around 6:15 p.m., units responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Felch Street and VanOmmen Drive. The initial investigation showed...
Grand River Floods Homes In Michigan, And It Could Get Worse
After being clobbered by a winter storm that dropped record amounts of snow, parts of Michigan are now dealing with rising rivers. Drone footage captured floodwaters pushing into homes along the Grand River in Comstock Park. Watch this video to see it for yourself and learn why there’s a higher flood risk for the...
Board member sparks ‘meaningful and lasting change’
Kentwood — When Kimberly Taboada-Arzate was watching East Kentwood High School’s recent Black History Month performance, she was struck by senior Mariah Wright, who was singing “A Change is Going to Come,” a 1964 song by Sam Cooke. Earlier in the performance, a 1979 photo of...
Macy’s At Rivertown Mall Is Closed: Here’s How It Looks Empty
What was once packed with shoppers is now nearly bare as Macy’s prepares to close, with shelves, fixtures, and memories all up for sale.
Grand Rapids library book sale returning with discounted books, music and movies
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Public Library will host its spring book sale April 25-26, 2026, at the Main Library, offering new and used books, music and movies at discounted prices. The Friends of the Grand Rapids Public Library presents the two-day fundraiser, which has grown in popularity...
Wyoming Fire Department announces promotion of Deputy Fire Chief Larry Moore
The Wyoming Fire Department has named Larry Moore as its new deputy fire chief. In this role, Moore will oversee daily operations, support strategic initiatives, and continue to foster a. culture of professionalism, safety, and service within the Wyoming Fire Department. “This promotion reflects not only years of...
Proposed Zeeland, Jamestown solar farm faces opposition from residents
A proposed multimillion-dollar, nearly 2,000-acre solar farm in Zeeland and Jamestown townships continues to spark strong reactions from community members.
