Man acquitted in 2024 Grand Rapids murder
A man charged with murder in a deadly 2024 shooting has been found not guilty.
West Michigan Turned Coat Donations Into Real Community Warmth
West Michigan’s Mix 95.7 Warm Hearts Coat Drive collected 700+ coats, now distributed by Neighbors For Neighbors to people in need during winter.
Michigan Winter Weather Alert: Icy Roads, Blowing Snow Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Drivers in parts of West Michigan should prepare for hazardous travel conditions late tonight into Friday as snow, strong winds, and falling temperatures move into the region. According...
Walker Police Respond to ‘Stubborn’ Intruder Inside Michigan Basement
A police department in West Michigan recently responded to a very interesting call that they'll never forget. Last week, the Walker Police Department received a call to a home with a deer in the basement that wouldn't leave. According to police, the deer somehow made its way into the home...
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert Today: Rain Turns to Snow by Thursday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan starts the morning under thick clouds and biting cold air. Windshields scrape slowly, and sidewalks feel stiff underfoot. That quiet winter start masks a fast-developing December weather shift set...
Report: Fire chief was suspicious of mom years before she allegedly suffocated daughter
KENT COUNTY, MI – A fire chief grew suspicious during a call in 2023, speaking with a mother who contacted authorities to report her child was having trouble breathing. The chief’s interaction with Irene Aiyana Whitehead in 2023 came about 18 months after his department first responded to the woman’s home regarding...
Grand Rapids to cut ribbon on $98M Public Service Center
The city of Grand Rapids will celebrate the opening of its new Public Service Center on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the $98.2 million facility.
GRFD, Corewell Health team up on emergency response to cut down ER visits
A new six-month pilot program was launched Tuesday to help reduce the number of emergency room visits and better coordinate emergency response in Grand Rapids.
ArtPrize 2025 saw more visitors, more votes, and more money for West Michigan
New data is out on how much economic impact West Michigan's biggest art competition had in 2025. Turns out ArtPrize drew in more people and more dollars for local businesses.
Mel Trotter serves annual Christmas meal to hundreds
Mel Trotter Ministries is serving its annual Christmas luncheon Wednesday, providing a festive meal to more than 300 people experiencing homelessness in West Michigan.
