Grand Rapids MI

Grand Rapids firefighters have been using sonar to scan the Grand River in search for a person believed to have jumped off the Pearl Street Bridge on Tuesday, April 14.

Sinkholes and washed out roads have become a regular occurrence in Western Michigan due to intense flooding.

A new system in Plainfield Township aims to ensure sirens only sound where severe weather is actually happening.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids has a $28 million sewer separation project in the pipeline that will help prevent excess stormwater from overwhelming the city’s wastewater treatment facility. The project will include approximately 3,000 feet of sewer separation on Godfrey Avenue, spanning from the Grand River to...

With flooding concerns statewide, history shows just how high the Grand River can climb when conditions align.

ALTO, Mich. — You can hear the chirping when you drive up to the house. Not from the birds, but from the smoke detector, which isn’t of much use anymore. Alto resident Brandon Parks’ home along Whitneyville Avenue was crushed by the limb of a tree during Tuesday night’s powerful storm.

Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Holland Sentinel publishes regular reports on “priority” violations — ones that could directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne...

Heavy rains had some in Grandville concerned Wednesday about flooding near a nursing home and possibility of needing to evacuate patients.

The district is hiring a firm to attract and vet candidates as Superintendent Leadriane Roby's contract nears its end in June 2027.

Leslie Jones brings her comedic flair to Grand Rapids on November 14, promising a night of laughter at The Big Room, showcasing her journey from athlete to Emmy-nominated star.