Mural celebrates newly renamed northeast Grand Rapids neighborhood
With just weeks to go before thousands of visitors flock to Grand Rapids for ArtPrize, the city celebrated the unveiling of a new permanent art installation celebrating an up-and-coming neighborhood.
Police identify man shot, killed in Kentwood; no arrests announced yet
KENTWOOD, Mich. — Police identified the man killed in a shooting Monday morning. Initial coverage | One person is dead and another is hurt after shooting in Kentwood. Kentwood Police Department (KPD) officers said 25-year-old Juan Diego Cisneros died after a shooting Monday before 4:15 a.m. near southeast Kalamazoo Ave
Focus West Michigan 9-1-26: Kent County Jail Millage
This November Kent County voters will consider a jail millage renewal, Veo e-scooters and e-bikes are replacing Lime in Grand Rapids, a $22 million recreation building could begin construction in Holland this month, three Muskegon men dealing fentanyl are off the streets after the Kent Area Narcotic Enforcement Team en
Funding for Kent County Correctional Facility on the ballot
A proposal seeks to renew and increase the Corrections and Detention Millage in Kent County, which "supports the safety, infrastructure, and daily operations" of Kent County’s Correctional Facility.
MDOT to begin $1M US-131 bridge repairs in Grand Rapids next week, closures expected
Work will begin next week on a US-131 bridge in Grand Rapids. Roughly $1 million will be invested to improve the southbound US-131 bridge over northbound US-131 at I-196 in Grand Rapids, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 8. State: Deadline for Michiganders to..
Cascade Township begins $10M renovation of riverside park
KENT COUNTY, MI – Cascade Township is planning a $10 million revitalization project at its downtown riverside park, including the construction of a new pedestrian walkway beneath Cascade Road and a rentable pavilion space for events. Construction at Tassell Park is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, including...
Licari’s Sicilian Owners Debuting New Concept in Grand Rapids
A new pizza option is on the way to Beer City USA. Licari’s Sicilian looks to be expanding this year, and the team is teasing a new restaurant coming to 2869 Knapp Street NE. The business was originally at this location in 2012 when they first opened, but have since moved to 3123 Leonard Street NE. Right now, the owner
Fuller Avenue safety concerns prompt calls for road redesign in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids resident says traffic along Fuller Avenue has become too dangerous and is proposing the city redesign a section of Fuller Avenue to slow traffic and improve safety.
Kent County passed a new budget. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
The Kent County Board of Commissioners passed a new budget last week, again securing a top of the line credit rating for a $696 million spending plan.
Grand Rapids church continues mission after fire
The LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church congregation is remaining committed to the community after a major fire destroyed one of their buildings last week.
