2 hurt in 4-vehicle Jenison crash, deputies say
Two people were hurt in a four-vehicle crash in Jenison Tuesday, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
All Goodwills In Grand Rapids Cash Only All Week, Temporary Hours
Technical issues have forced Goodwill locations in the Greater Grand Rapids area to accept cash only and adjust store hours through March 20.
Meth-sniffing dog nabs repeat offender on US-131
A half-pound of methamphetamine detected by a Kent County police dog during a freeway traffic stop now has the driver — already facing sentencing in a separate meth case — locked up on more drug charges.
This Michigan Home Might Be Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Beautiful Restoration
Some places look impressive in photos, then quietly rearrange your expectations the second you see them in person. That happened to me here, where a century-old house in Grand Rapids somehow feels both carefully composed and warmly human, with surprises tucked into the glass, the light, and even the floor plan.
The Electric Cheetah lowers prices on new menu
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — The old saying asks if a cheetah can change its spots. One cheetah, though, is changing its prices. The Electric Cheetah in downtown Grand Rapids unveiled is new menu earlier this month. The biggest change? A price drop—with most items now under $20. The...
Developer pitches 465-unit housing project for former Walker farmland
A developer has filed plans for a 465-unit housing project on former Walker farmland that city leaders say would be the largest residential development the city has seen in more than a decade. Wyoming-based JTB Homes will present an early concept plan to the Walker Planning Commission on March 18...
‘Skyrocketing’: Lyme disease doubles, triples in some West Michigan counties
Emily Zoladz knew something was wrong with her son, Isaac, when the then-6 year old began limping up the stairs. He had been sick with a fever for a few days when she realized something bigger than a cold or flu may be at play.
String of car thefts across Michigan brings prison
A Jackson man will spend years in prison after pleading to his role in a string of car thefts that hit FireKeepers Casino near Battle Creek and multiple dealerships in metro Grand Rapids, according to the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Woman sentenced in fake ID ring selling to people in US illegally
A Guatemalan national will spend months in custody for conspiring to give counterfeit permanent resident cards and Social Security numbers to people living in the United States illegally, according to federal prosecutors.
‘Shortest’ parade and green beer: West Michigan celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
CONKLIN, Mich. (WOOD) — From Little Compton, Rhode Island, to Hot Springs, Arkansas, several communities claim to hold the “world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade.”. One of those communities is right here in West Michigan. Conklin’s parade spans about 150 yards, starting at the corner of...

















