Northview students plan walkout in protest of ICE on Friday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a letter to parents on Thursday, Northview Public Schools said they have planned protocols for Friday, as students informed school leadership that they will be walking out of school to participate in a larger national protest. On Friday, protests will be taking place across...
Why Grand Rapids, MI Locals Are Obsessed With This 3 AM Taco Spot
When you’re craving authentic Mexican tacos at 3 AM on a Friday night in Grand Rapids, there’s only one place to go – Tacos El Cuñado on Burton Street. This family-owned spot has earned the number one Mexican restaurant title for four consecutive years running, serving huge portions at surprisingly affordable prices...
The One Silent Killer That Puts Every Michigan Home At Risk This Winter
A West Michigan Fire Chief is sounding the alarm on a silent killer that almost took a life. Kentwood Fire Chief Brent Looma shared with Fox 17 that a crew responding to a medical emergency walked into a home that had carbon monoxide levels that were 50 times higher than they normally should be.
Hudsonville natives named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list
In a search for better ice cream, two West Michigan natives have gone from Hudsonville to Forbes.
Cold weather advisories issued for tonight in Michigan, pattern shift on the way
Cold weather advisories blanket Michigan tonight into Friday. Here's how cold it's supposed to get and when it's supposed to get warmer.
Grand Rapids businesses closing Friday for nationwide ICE protest
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids activists are planning to join a nationwide “shutdown” on Friday, Jan. 30, including a boycott of businesses and school walkouts, in protest of recent fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis. Movimiento Cosecha GR, a Grand Rapids pro-immigration group, is organizing...
Ottawa County officials comment on recent ICE actions, division
During a meeting of the Ottawa County Board on Jan. 27, several community members asked commissioners and other officials to speak on recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota. The fatal shootings of Renee Good (Jan. 7) and Alex Pretti (Jan. 24) in Minneapolis have intensified national...
The City of Grand Rapids Wants More People Parking In Ramps
Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand floated a proposal that would raise street parking rates from $2 to $6 an hour as the city looks to push drivers into parking garages.
Coopersville Exceeds Allowed Snow Days for the School Year
Most Michigan school districts are allowed six snow days per year, and at least one West Michigan school has already surpassed the allotted amount.
Engineering firm buys downtown Grand Rapids building for new office
Engineering firm Ignyte Design is building out a new headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids after buying a two-story building in an area experiencing a flurry of real estate activity. The electrical, mechanical and plumbing design firm purchased the 105-year-old building at 62 Commerce Ave. SW, along with a surface...

















