Weather delays setup for Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival
Setup was supposed to start Thursday, but it was delayed by severe weather the previous night. (June 11, 2026)
Board game café opens at former home of Fat Boy Burger: 4 things to...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A new board game cafe called Kobold’s Kitchen is positioning itself as a central hub for gaming culture in Grand Rapids. The new cafe opened June 3 at 2450 Plainfield Ave. NE. inside the former home of Fat Boy Burger. Here are the four things...
Michigan running back commit isn’t fazed by in-class competition
Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills’ Lundon Hampton isn’t afraid of some competition. The three-star running back emerged on Michigan’s radar this spring, but by the time Hampton was ready to make his college choice, the Wolverines already had a class of 2027 running back committed in four-star Tyson Robinson, a top-300 overall
It’s Money In The Bank For Ty Majeski
MARNE, Mich. — Ty Majeski added a missing notch to his racing résumé on Wednesday night. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion who has won races from coast to coast, captured the Money in the Bank 150 at Berlin Raceway. Despite a rain delay, Majeski won the...
A phenomenal Philly cheesesteak + five diners worth the drive
Randall Scot’s career in Grand Rapids’ restaurant business started at age 10, working in his parents’ restaurant. T
Townhomes, retail space proposed along 44th Street in Kentwood
A proposed development in Kentwood would add townhomes and retail space along 44th Street.
Office-to-apartments conversion on Grand Rapids’ West Side expected to begin in August
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A portion of a three-story office building on Grand Rapids’ West Side is set to be converted into apartments by Rockford, a construction, development and property management firm based in the city. The Grand Rapids Planning Commission on Thursday approved Rockford’s request to convert...
Barry County residents clean up, anticipate more severe weather
THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Barry County was a particularly hard-hit area by Wednesday night's severe weather. Several residents across the county experienced power outages, including the Thornapple-Kellogg Public Library, which was without power throughout Thursday afternoon. Residents around the Thornapple Township
Power outages as more storms move through
A line of strong storms rushed across West Michigan Thursday night, leading to more power outages even as many were still without service following storms the previous night.
Grand Rapids Thai restaurant announces closure
A Thai restaurant on Grand Rapids' northeast side has closed.
