SECOM: Grand Rapids food pantry celebrates grand opening of new location
A Grand Rapids nonprofit, SECOM Resource Center celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Thursday, cutting a ribbon to commemorate its move from Buchanan Avenue to Burton Street.
Man faces murder charge in death of Wyoming 82-year-old
A 43-year-old man with prior convictions and a history of mental illness has been charged with open murder in the death of an elderly woman who was found outside her Wyoming home earlier this week.
Catfish, po’boys, beignets and more: Sugah Please celebrates six months in Grand Rapids
Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar is celebrating six months of serving up Bayou-inspired fare in Grand Rapids.
Rowan Act set to become Michigan law, expanding Amber Alert criteria
LANSING, Mich. — Two years after a West Michigan mother began pushing for change following the death of her six-year-old son, the Rowan Act is set to become Michigan law. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the bipartisan legislation Thursday, changing when Michigan State Police can issue an Amber Alert in ca
Downtown Grand Rapids Juice Bar Closes Its Storefront After Two Years
Known for custom cold-pressed juices and vibrant sober nights, a downtown Grand Rapids juice bar is shutting its doors.
Christmas In July Is Taking Over Grand Rapids This Weekend
From German drinks to art vendors, different spots around town are getting into the holiday spirit.
Program making daycare more affordable for childcare workers signed into law
The Michigan Tri-Share Childcare Program was signed into law Tuesday, designed to help early childhood centers retain employees by making childcare more affordable for their workers.
Second Train Crash Along Chicago Dr. Reported
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 23, 2026) – For the second time in a 30-hour span, a train crash was reported on the tracks between Zeeland and Hudsonville. Around 10:30 PM on Wednesday, an eastbound CSX freight train collided with a semi, which had been stuck at the 76th Avenue crossing while making a turn from wes
State representative calls for crackdown on street takeovers
A state lawmaker is calling for more to be done to stop illegal car meetups and street takeovers.
Driver suffers minor injuries in collision with train
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 46-year-old Hudsonville man suffered minor injuries when his SUV collided with a train on Tuesday, July 21. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. in the 6000 block of Chicago Drive in Zeeland Township, Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said. The man was leaving a...
