The State’s Best Bourbon? It’s Made in West Michigan
A lost Prohibition recipe hidden for 100+ years is now Michigan's best bourbon. See why this West Michigan distillery took the top crown!
Popular Chihuly glass exhibition extended at Meijer Gardens due to visitor demand
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will keep its indoor Chihuly exhibition open an additional two months through Jan. 10, 2027, the Grand Rapids venue announced Tuesday. The “CHIHULY: Radiant Forms” exhibition was originally scheduled to close in November but will be extended due to overwhelmin
Local Concertgoers Share Their Parking Secrets
Concert fans are sharing cheaper parking options near Acrisure Amphitheater that could save you money before your next show.
FOX 17 TV station employees among layoffs in Scripps streaming transformation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – West Michigan news station FOX 17 has announced a round of layoffs as the broadcasting industry prepares to implement 24/7 news streams. A spokesperson for E.W. Scripps, FOX 17’s parent company, confirmed that there “are impacted positions” at the station in an emailed statement to MLive/The Grand Ra
Unexpected package at your door could be part of a brushing scam, police say
Kentwood police warn a brushing scam may be behind unexpected packages showing up at doors — and a QR code inside could steal your information.
Shuttered Grand Rapids bookstore set to reopen after outpouring of community support
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A beloved independent bookstore on Grand Rapids’ southeast side is being brought back to life. Books & Mortar owner Jenny Kinne took to social media in mid-July to announce the closure of the shop at 966 Cherry St. SE after 10 years. But after a...
Blodgett, Butterworth hospitals rank high in magazine’s evaluation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Corewell Health hospitals are holding top spots in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings, with Butterworth and Blodgett hospitals taking the number one position in the Grand Rapids metro area. The evaluation ranks them as the number three overall hospital system in Michigan and...
Three candidates vying for 1st Ward seat in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids, city commissioners couldn't come to a consensus for months on appointing a 1st Ward commissioner to serve until the end of the year.
Have East Grand Rapids’ new e-device rules changed behavior?
Several months after East Grand Rapids passed new rules for e-devices, neighbors and city officials offer different perspectives on how well the ordinance is working.
Grand Rapids entrepreneur donates nearly $200,000 to 18 local nonprofits
Some nonprofits in Grand Rapids recently got a boost after a local entrepreneur donated nearly $200K to 18 nonprofits focused on housing, youth services, and family education.
