Grand Rapids drops on LinkedIn’s fastest-growing cities list
Grand Rapids ranked No. 1 last year but now sits at No. 25 on LinkedIn's "Cities on the Rise" list, which tracks job market momentum.
Kent County hosting two community festivals
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Keeping the kids busy during the summer can sometimes be a struggle but what if we told you about a pair of events offering free family fun, food trucks, ice cream and more? Christina and Micah are with Kent County and join us in studio to talk about the upcoming Kent County Community Fests
Michigan school funding signed; Cedar Springs superintendent weighs in
Governor Whitmer signed Michigan's 2026 School Aid Act. Cedar Springs superintendent Scott Smith reacts to what the budget means for students.
Coopersville Fairlife plant halts operations amid nationwide ransomware attack
COOPERSVILLE — Dairy giant Fairlife has halted all production across its U.S. manufacturing facilities following a security breach that compromised key operational networks, parent company The Coca-Cola Co. confirmed. The operational shutdown impacts several facilities nationwide, including a major processing plant in
Our Brewing Company opening Grand Rapids location this week
Holland-based Our Brewing Company is nearly ready to open its second location in Grand Rapids.
Analysis finds wildfire smoke has cost Michigan businesses billions
A new analysis from an economic group based out of Lansing says the recent wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota has cost the state billions in economic revenue.
Alcohol distributor issues conditional WARN notices to 641 Michigan workers
Alcohol distributor Republic National Distributing Company has issued conditional Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices to more than 600 workers in Michigan, state records show, amid a potential acquisition.
Grand Rapids Commission approves work on city’s first long-range transportation plan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids is launching its first long-range transportation plan, an effort city leaders say will guide people move around the city for decades. The Grand Rapids City Commission on Tuesday approved work on the Grand Rapids Mobility Blueprint, a 20-year vision for how people and goods move safely
GRPD: Most dog policy recommendations already in effect
The Grand Rapids Police Department on Tuesday responded to a city report calling for changes to its written policy on the use of police dogs, acknowledging opportunities for improvement but also defending its practices.
Police: 18-year-old shot, injured in Wyoming
Police say an 18-year-old was taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning after a shooting in Wyoming.
