Park Twp. residents pen petition to end ‘bait-and-switch’ rental ban
PARK TWP. — Hundreds of residents are calling on Park Township officials to end a protracted and costly legal battle over short-term rentals, presenting a petition that alleges local leadership has engaged in a decades-long "bait-and-switch" regarding property rights. The petition, signed by 372 residents and presented
New Vendor Market Opens Downtown Grand Rapids with Vintage Finds, Handmade Goods, and 70+...
A new shopping destination just opened in Grand Rapids. Local makers, unique finds, food, clothes, and more, all under one roof.
New Grand Rapids bakery ‘Crumb Collective’ offers platform for local bakers to grow businesses
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new unique community bakery is arriving in Grand Rapids called "Crumb Collective." What makes the bakery so unique is that it allows local independent bakers, each with their own specialty, under one roof to share a storefront. The owner of Crumb Collective says her...
Acrisure Amphitheater opens the gates two years after groundbreaking with weekend of live music,...
After two years of construction and heavy community discussion, the $184 million Acrisure Amphitheater held its grand opening show on Friday with Acrisure Brand Ambassador Lionel Richie headlining. Supported by Grand Rapids native Brian Vander Ark and husband-and-wife duo The War & Treaty, Richie drew a massive crowd,
Former court administrator sentenced to up to 20 years for embezzling $100K
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — A former Van Buren County specialty court administrator is headed to prison for embezzling over $100,000 while employed by the county. Rachel Celeste Lindley, 42, who now lives in Bethesda, Maryland, pleaded guilty on Jan. 20, to one count of embezzling over $100,000. As a result of her plea, Lin
Former Alpine Manor nurse’s aide convicted in five deaths asks for clemency
A former nurse's aide convicted of killing five elderly patients at a nursing home in Walker nearly 40 years ago has asked the governor for a pardon.
Michigan gas prices jump ahead of Memorial Day, AAA reports
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Drivers got some relief at the pump last week as prices dropped, but that relief was short-lived. AAA is now reporting the average gas price in Michigan has jumped 11 cents since last week, landing at $4.84 per gallon of regular unleaded gas. This is...
Maintenance work on McKay Tower to cause temporary road closures in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Maintenance on the historic McKay Tower will cause road closures in downtown Grand Rapids in the coming weeks. The tower will be undergoing scheduled exterior inspection and maintenance beginning Monday at 9 a.m. This will cause Monroe Center between Monroe and Ottawa avenues to be closed until 5
Wyoming Police identify shooting suspect, ask community for help finding him
WYOMING, Mich. — The Wyoming Police Department is zeroing in on a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting last week that hurt two people. Authorities on Monday identified 35-year-old Daniel Jordan Pellot as a suspect in a May 12 shooting at an apartment building on Crooked Tree Road. The shooting critically wounde
GRCC softball takes first regional win since 1998, and heads to nationals for the...
Grand Rapids Community College women’s softball team has made history once again. GRCC took first place in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 12 Great Lakes District B Championship Tournament, defeating Lake Michigan College 6-1. This secured the Raiders a spot in the NJCAA Division II Worl

















