The Comic-Con strikes again: A review of day one of Grand Rapids Comic-Con
Well, friends, the day has come, Comic-Con is here. The one time of the year that I look forward to even more than Halloween or Christmas. The time when the nerds don their best costumes and gather together to celebrate their interests. I was lucky enough to attend on Friday,...
The Catalytic Converters from My Car Were Stolen
A resident of the 28th street area in Grand Rapids reported a theft of catalytic converters from their 2007 Prius late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. The victim, a 21-year-old who admits to not knowing much about cars, was surprised to learn that catalytic converters, particularly those on Prius models,...
Joe Hertler, Hacky Turtles hit home run at Big Room, plus Thomas Dolby, SoDown...
Saturday night’s benefit for Sullivan Field drew a robust crowd for Joe Hertler and The Hacky Turtles. Plus, view photos from concerts by Thomas Dolby, SoDown, YDG, Ghost Bunnies and more in our roundup. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. Efforts to preserve and restore a historic ballfield took...
Popular Lake Michigan park to close for deer management hunt
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A popular park along the shores of Lake Michigan will be closed next weekend for an annual wildlife management hunt. Ottawa Sands, a 345-acre Ottawa County park with an inland lake and walking trails, will be closed for the hunt Friday, Nov. 21 through Monday, Nov. 24.
Faith leaders call on community involvement to curb violence
Two faith leaders called for an end to gun violence Sunday after a week marred by several shootings around Grand Rapids.
Cyclist Killed After Semi-Truck Collision in Blendon Township
Blendon Twp., MI (WGHN) – A 54-year-old Allendale man died Friday just before 4:00 p.m. after a semi-truck hit him while he was riding his bicycle in Blendon Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. at 72nd Avenue and Barry Street....
The Forgotten Diner In Michigan That Serves Invisible Patrons
Rosie’s Diner in Rockford, Michigan sits silent, yet it still sparks curiosity from road-trippers who pull off 14 Mile Road to see a cultural icon. Many travelers know it from vintage commercials and TV segments, but the story on the ground is more complex than a nostalgic snapshot. This guide explores what you can...
End of Penny Prompts New Payment Policies in Michigan
The U.S. Mint has stopped making pennies. Learn how Michigan businesses are changing cash policies and asking for exact change.
U.S. Coast Guard announces investments in drone tech
The U.S. Coast Guard announced significant investments in drones and a new job dedicated to the emerging technology last week.
Thousands of Kent County homes could renovate, expand under new proposed changes
WYOMING, MI – Wyoming city officials are discussing new zoning changes that would allow renovations, expansions and new additions to thousands of homes that are restricted from doing so by current city code. Approximately 9,300 homes in Wyoming would be impacted by the proposed zoning changes, said Nicole Hofert,...
