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ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A former charter bus driver is accused of driving students while drinking Fireball whiskey, and a Michiana student who was on that bus is now suing the driver and charter bus company. The student says it happened while she and other students from Northwood High...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At 72, most people are starting to wind down in their lives. Not Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft. This summer, she will begin her residency at medical facilities around West Michigan after graduating from medical school. “I am totally setting records,” said Zuidgeest-Craft. “I will be the oldest...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A new bar and event space with a menu focused on small, shareable plates is targeting a June 1 opening in downtown Grand Rapids. The 1850 Room, owned by Belmont resident Norma Gordon, will open at 53 Monroe Center St. NW, the former site of House of Wine, which closed in April 2025.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A beloved Rockford teen known for her positive attitude, humor and kindness has lost her five-year battle with brain cancer. Annika "Anni" Meier, 17, died Tuesday, May 5. Along with recurrent cancer, she battled posterior fossa syndrome and radiation necrosis. She was laid to rest...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give the keynote address at Forest Hills Central High School’s commencement ceremony Thursday, May 14. Whitmer, an alumna of Forest Hills Central who graduated in 1989, will return to address graduates, families and staff during the celebration held at 7 p.m. on Calvin Univ

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At 72, most people are starting to wind down in their lives. Not Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft. This summer, Zuidgeest-Craft will begin her residency at facilities around West Michigan after graduating from medical school. “I am totally setting records,” said Zuidgeest-Craft. “I will be the oldest ever...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the new Acrisure Amphitheater prepares to officially open this weekend, organizers are encouraging visitors to plan ahead before attending the venue’s first events. Opening weekend begins Friday with a Lionel Richie concert, followed by a free community celebration Saturday featuring live music

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — John Ball Zoo said Thursday it will not pursue a proposed aquarium on the former Fenske Landfill in Walker after determining the property does not meet the project’s needs. The zoo announced the decision following about a year of due diligence conducted in partnership...

Mary Free Bed - East Beltline Northeast is situated to improve access to specialized care for residents in the northeast Grand Rapids area, Rockford and surrounding communities. Occupational therapist Megan Jabin is the site lead. “We had a ton of need with patients living out in this area and then...