Grandville woman celebrates her must-see transformation at upcoming fashion show
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Sheldon Clubhouse is preparing for its third "Breaking the Label" fashion show fundraiser coming up on March 18. It's an event Dionne Hardiman has modeled for in the past, and she can't wait to hit the runway again. "It's very personal to walk the runway...
Grand Rapids’ Firebird Bar opens with country and rock bands in former Turnstiles location
The new West Side bar, restaurant and music venue celebrates its grand opening with Union Guns performing on Friday, seven months after Turnstiles closed its doors. Figuratively speaking, this new West Side bird rises from the ashes of a former popular music venue. Firebird Bar GR celebrates its grand opening...
Mystery Remains Found Off US-131 Steps From LMCU Ballpark
Michigan State Police troopers discovered significantly decomposed human remains yesterday near the West River Drive exit of U.S. 131 in Comstock Park, authorities said. The scene sits just off the highway by LMCU Ballpark, and investigators have not released an identification or a cause of death. In a statement to...
GRPD Chief Winstrom: Vocal police haters helped drive him out
When he became chief of the Grand Rapids Police Department four years ago, Eric Winstrom had hoped to stay long enough to retire from the job. But he says hatred toward police from what he describes as a small but vocal segment of the community helped drive him out.
Where are Easter Brunch Buffets in Grand Rapids in 2026?
Looking to make a brunch buffet part of your Easter festivities on April 5? Check out all the spots around Grand Rapids offering yummy egg dishes, meat carving stations, decadent desserts, and more.
Grand Rapids Prepares For Parking Congestion Ahead Of Acrisure Amphitheater Opening
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Grand Rapids is preparing for parking congestion ahead of Acrisure Amphitheater’s opening. The city is discussing how to handle the influx of visitors that are expected to attend events at the new venue, which opens in May. It will bring 12-thousand-seats to downtown, causing the city to outline...
Residents pack meeting to speak out against proposed Grand Rapids housing project
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Residents pushed back against a proposed 32-unit housing development on the city’s Northwest Side Wednesday evening, saying the project would flood the neighborhood with traffic, endanger pedestrians and reduce greenspace. The concerns were raised during a community meeting at Shawmut Hills School,...
Man is all smiles when sentenced to life in prison for revenge killing
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A convicted killer flashed a big smile as he walked into a Kent County courtroom where he learned he will spend the rest of his natural life in prison. That smile rarely left Dominike Sterling’s face as he was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for his role in killing Daryl Yarber.
Grand Rapids Drivers Pay the Most for Pothole Damage in West Michigan
A new study shows Grand Rapids drivers pay more for pothole damage than other West Michigan cities. Here is what it means for you.
Driver arrested after US-131 traffic stop in Walker leads to meth, pills and mushrooms
WALKER, Mich. — One person was arrested after a traffic stop turned into a drug bust early Tuesday morning. Just after midnight, officers from the Walker Police Department (WPD) conducted a traffic stop on US-131 near Ann Street. Local: Kalamazoo family survived I-94 pileup because of correct seat belt,...

















