Mihigan mechanic charged with planting tracker on customer’s car
A mechanic from northern Michigan faces criminal charges for allegedly adding a tracking device to a customer’s car. (Aug.18, 2026)
Kent County Undersheriff Bryan Muir unanimously selected to serve as next sheriff
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Kent County Sheriff Appointment Committee unanimously appointed Undersheriff Bryan Muir to serve as Kent County Sheriff. His appointment will go into effect Oct. 9, 2026, following the retirement of Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young. Local: Divided, county officials flip coin to appoint temporary
New Restaurants and Shops in West Michigan: August 2026
Throughout summer, new businesses across West Michigan have been opening doors, from sit-down restaurants to takeout eateries, clothing boutiques and vintage warehouses. Check it out. Watusi opened at 1220 College Ave. NE, Grand Rapids (which briefly held Mai’s Thai). This cozy eatery is serving up a limited selection
New, Authentic Mexican Restaurant Opens Up in Jenison
After sitting dark for nearly two years, the old Dickey's Barbecue location on Baldwin Street finally has new life as a vibrant, authentic Mexican restaurant—complete with hand-painted murals, homemade tortillas, and $1.99 Monday tacos.
Open Dialogue: MVillage & Messiah Baptist Church
Host Tom Turner invites members of Messiah Baptist Church and MVillage to talk about their work in the community. (Aug. 17, 2026)
Work begins on roundabout in Grand Rapids
Work is underway to build a small roundabout in Grand Rapids after neighbors complained about high speeds and crashes in the area.
Local organization promotes, advocates for West Michigan filmmakers
A conversation with the Film and Media Alliance of West Michigan (August 17, 2026).
East Grand Rapids leaders discuss Gaslight Village development
For the first time since East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village development was dealt a major blow, city leaders gathered for their commission meeting.
GRCC Board of Trustees discusses budget plans for new school year, meanwhile employee shares...
On Monday, Aug. 17, the Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees met for its monthly meeting to discuss the budget and approve several contracts and purchases for the new academic year. Near the end of the meeting, board members heard from a GRCC graduate and part-time college employee who described the financi
Former Rockford AD Cole Andrews hired to lead Big Rapids athletics
After only a year as Big Rapids’ athletic director, Stephanie Shaw decided to step down at the end of July. Now, the school has found its newest leader of sports. Cole Andrews was announced as the school’s newest athletic director on Monday, Aug. 17. He last served as Rockford’s athletic director for the past seven yea
