Don’t Miss These Giant Bugs Invading The John Ball Zoo
Don’t panic, but a swarm of giant bees, butterflies, and other oversized bugs is taking over John Ball Zoo. Fortunately, they’re animatronic, adorable, and totally on a mission to educate. It’s all part of the Zoo’s new interactive exhibit, The Power of Pollinators, where more than 20 larger-than-life...
Kids find friendship at first sight at Mary Free Bed
Differences may set most people apart, but not in the case of Milly and Asher, two kids going through treatment at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids senior living community to undergo $130M transformation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Brio Living Services is exploring plans to expand its Porter Hills Village community, which has served older adults in Grand Rapids since 1970. The senior living organization, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, seeks to transform the existing space at 3600...
Affordable housing projects in West Michigan to receive tax credits
Four affordable housing projects in West Michigan will be among 10 across the state that will receive millions of dollars in federal tax credits. Statewide, a total of $14 million has been awarded in order to create and preserve a total of 484 affordable rental units. In Grand Rapids, Alpine...
Planned Diocese of Grand Rapids changes come down to shortage of priests
The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids is planning to close some churches and reorganize others because of a lack of priests to run the parishes.
Hudsonville Family’s Lawn ‘Bubbles Up’ After Rain Storm
I have never been a fan of pimple popping videos, but that might change after witnessing what this family just encountered in their front lawn. Freak weather events have been occurring all over the country, with New Mexico and Texas both experiencing catastrophic flash flooding. Thankfully, that is not happening...
Part of Lake Wazeecha to close July 17-20 for Wisconsin State Water Ski Show...
GRAND RAPIDS − Part of Lake Wazeecha will be closed for four days to accommodate the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Tournament. From 6 a.m. July 17 through 9 p.m. July 20, the lake will be closed east of a line from the 64th Street South boat landing north to the north shore of Lake Wazeecha. The closure includes all...
Cedar Point’s New Ride Gets Stuck 3 Times in a Week
Are you planning a trip to Cedar Point anytime soon? Have the urge to ride on their brand new attraction Siren's Curse? Maybe you shouldn't. Not until they work the kinks out of course. That is unless you like dangling awkwardly in the air, while regretting every life choice that has led you to that exact moment.
Walker manufacturer lays off 64 employees
In a state notice, Plasan North America cited a government contract cancellation as the reason for the workforce reduction.
Murder case against Amillier Penn’s alleged killer moves forward
Multiple witnesses testified they were in the car with 17-year-old Cartiyae Pascal when they heard him say he "caught his first body."