Michigan’s new K-12 phone ban brings hope to educators, while GRCC students remain on...
Phone addiction is a struggle all too familiar to the average consumer. Since the smartphone’s debut in 2007, consumers have built an unhealthy attachment, depending on this portable technology to function in their daily lives. This dependence is not only a personal struggle, but it’s become a societal issue that has...
Man found guilty in 2023 domestic violence stabbing near Grand Rapids
WALKER, MI — A man who fled after stabbing a woman at the Apple Ridge Apartments in Walker in 2023 was found guilty of assault with intent to commit murder, Walker police said. Dominick Jones, 43, was found guilty by a jury in Kent County 17th Circuit Court. He...
Deputies: Downed power lines leaves street closed in Jenison
Part of a road was closed in Jenison Saturday night after a truck hit a power pole and knocked down multiple lines, deputies say.
Chief praises use of police dog before deadly shooting
Outgoing Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said he believes the police dog that took down Da'Quain Johnson last week kept him from shooting one of his officers.
One person injured following vehicle crash in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A 41-year-old Grand Haven man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. According to authorities, the crash occurred just after 2 a.m. when the man was driving west on Lincoln Street near the American Dunes Golf Club. Police said he went through the intersection at Lincoln...
Marcus & Millichap brokers sale of 12-unit multifamily property in Grand Rapids
Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of Midtown Place, a 12-unit multifamily property in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for $2.65 million. Chris Futo, a multifamily and mobile home investment specialist in Marcus & Millichap’s Detroit office, marketed the property on behalf of the seller. Futo and Chase Gilewski, associate...
Developers balk at federal riverfront property with $4.5M price tag
Grand Rapids developers say the $4.5 million price tag for a 3.5-acre former Marine Corps training center site along the Grand River is too high to make redevelopment possible without a creative mix of public, private and philanthropic funding. The city of Grand Rapids earlier this month failed to secure...
9 Awesome Festivals to Check Out in Michigan This March
Explore nine standout Michigan festivals this March—from Irish celebrations and comedy events to bourbon tastings, maple syrup fun, and film — for unforgettable weekend plans across the state.
Planters Nutmobile Adds Tour Stop in West Michigan
The iconic Planters Nutmobile is heading to Grand Rapids Michigan. Here is when it arrives and how to catch the giant peanut on wheels.
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert: 2–4” Snow Band Possible; Slick Roads Likely Through 4AM
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Snow is expected to develop Saturday afternoon and continue into early Sunday, potentially impacting travel across West Michigan. According to the US National Weather Service in...

















