West Michigan candy brand finds sweet success with outrageous cotton candy sundaes
A signature offering at Munchy Llama is its unique build-your-own “fluff bucket sundae” with unconventional bases like cotton candy, waffle chips or milk and cereal.
American Steel Foundries test train
It might be a warm summer morning in the early 1950s on the Illinois Central near Clinton, Ill.; or maybe a cold January day along the Pere Marquette outside of Grand Rapids, Mich. There’s the sound of a fast-running steam locomotive in the distance … the railroad’s in a hurry with something today. Shortly an [...]...
Hudsonville graduate injured in shooting in Alabama
A Hudsonville High School graduate was injured in a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, Saturday night, his family says.
Grand Rapids African American Museum says it has found a new home
Having long since outgrown its current space, the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives says it will move into new digs by the end of the year.
One person arrested following Port Sheldon Twp. barricade situation
The Ottawa County Sheriff's office says it was responding to a domestic disturbance call involving a person with a gun who refused to communicate with deputies.
Grand Rapids Splash Pads: Can Your Dog Join the Summer Fun?
The dog days of summer are here, and as Michiganders look for a place to cool off, a good option for many is to visit one of Grand Rapids' splash pads. The city of Grand Rapids has 15 splash pads located throughout the city. They're free to the public and...
‘Guilty of having too much fun:’ Outlaw biker from West Michigan details motorcycle brotherhood
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Most people who live in Edward Winterhalder’s quiet West Michigan neighborhood have never seen the cherry red Harley-Davidson motorcycle nestled under its cover in his garage. They don’t know about the 500 plus bikes he’s owned in his lifetime. If you purchase a...
Indiana State Police arrest man after Ionia teen kidnapped
An Indiana State Police trooper found a kidnapping suspect and a teenage victim from Ionia, Michigan, at the rest park on I-69 in northern Indiana Saturday.
There’s a Massive Calder Mural in Grand Rapids You’ve Never Seen
Grand Rapids is full of tons of really impressive art, but there's one mural in the city that very few know about or have ever seen. It's not their fault, though; you can only view this mural from above the city. Alexander Calder's Mark on the City of Grand Rapids.
22 crosses to be set up daily along US-131 highlighting veteran suicides
An annual display to honor veterans who die by suicide is going back up along US-131 in Walker. The first of 22 crosses were put in place today.
