Behind The Scenes Of Snow Day Decisions In Michigan Schools
Snowflakes are falling, and kids are cheering! But let’s peek behind the curtain at what superintendents face when deciding to close schools.
Update: Prepare for heavy snow in 10 Michigan counties until Friday midday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:50 a.m. EST on Friday for heavy snow until 11 a.m. EST for Newaygo, Mecosta, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Barry, Eaton and Ingham counties. "Bands of snowfall with snowfall rates of a half an inch per hour coupled with...
Commissioner says J.H. Campbell coal plant earned profits despite extended operation costs
“We often hear about the total expenses, but we don’t hear about the income brought in by that plant.”. Ottawa County Commissioner Sylvia Rhodea says the numbers she’s seen show the extended operation of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive is actually earning profits for Consumers Energy.
Want Chi-town flavor? Couple brings authentic Chicago-style bites to West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Tony and Emily Bolton make three-hour weekend trips to Chicago regularly. They crave the city’s nostalgic flavors. Tony’s lifelong dream of owning a restaurant became reality in August after an extended journey to its grand opening. The added benefit of bringing authentic tastes of Chicago closer...
Woman charged in death of boy on scooter, held by ICE
Kent County Jail records show the driver is also being held without bail by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
GRPS lays out timeline for decisions on 2 former schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools is sharing a timeline of what repurposing two schools will be like.
Massive turnout forces delay in Microsoft data center rezoning request
It was an over-capacity crowd that forced Gaines Township leaders to postpone Thursday’s public hearing on Microsoft’s request to rezone a property located at Patterson Avenue and 76th Street southeast of Grand Rapids. In recent months, community leaders across Michigan have heard from residents raising concerns...
Downtown office building lists for $5.25M as nonprofit owner seeks smaller space
The YWCA West Central Michigan has listed its downtown Grand Rapids building for $5.25 million, the first time the building has been on the market in its 103-year-old history as the nonprofit seeks a smaller space. The organization listed the 48,211-square-foot building at 25 Sheldon Ave. SE on Dec. 8....
West Michigan Roads Are a Mess This Morning After Multiple M-6 Crashes
Slippery roads caused multiple crashes on M-6 Friday morning, including an injury crash near Wilson Avenue as police urge drivers to slow down across West Michigan.
Docs: Woman charged in deadly crash did not have valid license
Police say that a West Michigan driver who hit a child on a Kentwood street last summer did not have a valid license. (December 19, 2025)
