Thefts Surge In Southern Kent County: Police Urge Action
As the temperatures go up, so do reports of thefts around the Grand Rapids area. If your neighborhood Facebook group has been buzzing with break-in chatter lately—you're not alone. In Alger Heights, I’ve seen multiple posts about cars being broken into, and it turns out the problem stretches well beyond my...
Man killed in Niles Township officer-involved shooting
NILES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting on Monday, according to the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened on Third Street, just south of Fort Street, at about 6 p.m. in Niles Township. Kent County: Motorcyclist found dead after crash that...
Food truck for dogs opens in Grand Rapids
Pink Paw Patisserie offers Drooly dog seltzers, Bow Wow Bourbon and dog bone frosted cookies.
Michigan’s Top Seafood Restaurant is in Grand Rapids
Some restaurants might win an award once and ride the wave for years. But when a place keeps racking up national recognition? That’s when you know it’s the real deal. One Grand Rapids spot just snagged another impressive honor—named the best seafood restaurant in the entire state by Lovefood.com.
New facility opening in Wyoming will host farmers market, bring back flea market
Crews are working on the finishing touches at Godwin Mercado, a new, year-round market facility opening soon in Wyoming.
Crews come together to save ducks from Grandville retention pond
Local volunteers and the Grandville Fire Department responded to a late-night weekend emergency call from the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary Saturday to save the lives of six newborn ducklings who were stranded in a retention pond.
Meijer Gardens announces Tuesday evening music series lineup
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has announced the lineup for its 2025 Ayers Basement Systems Tuesday Evening Music Club. The annual event series takes place on select Tuesday evenings in June, July and August, with the next show set for July 1. Guests can expect...
As $14M hotel comes in, Rockford hopes for growth without losing small-town feel
ROCKFORD, MI -- In downtown Rockford, Heather Baehre mixes cheese dip and hands out samples of parmesan behind a stainless steel countertop. A few doors down, Rian Morgan stands beneath a canopy of felt pennants as he greets customers entering his menswear store. If you purchase a product or register...
Kentwood Police investigate a vehicle crash into local building
The Kentwood Police Department is currently investigating an injury crash involving a recent vehicle into a building. Around 3:42 a.m. on June 29 officers responded to 4809 Eastern Ave. for reports of a vehicle crashed into a building following a physical altercation. Officers arrived on scene and located multiple...
United Methodist Community House to open adult community center
United Methodist Community House, or UMCH, was founded in 1902 in Grand Rapids. Focused on serving children, families, and older adults, they offer a variety of community programs across all age groups. UMCH is opening an older adult community center on July 14, a first for the City of Grand Rapids.