Iconic burger chain mounts comeback with new Michigan locations opening soon
WAYLAND, MI — A burger chain that nearly went extinct is making its comeback, with two Hot ‘n Now locations opening soon in Michigan. Owners are preparing for the summer opening of the beloved brand’s Wayland-area location in West Michigan and fall opening of a restaurant in Alpena.
Tanger Outlets Adds Ulta Beauty to Shopping Lineup
As someone who never misses a sale at Tanger Outlets here in Grand Rapids, I nearly squealed when I saw the news: Ulta Beauty just opened a brand new location at my favorite outlet mall!. Yep, the same place you already go to snag cute Kate Spade bags and Nike...
Ulta Beauty opens new Grand Rapids-area location
Ulta has opened a new store at Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids.
25 years after brutal murder, killer’s sentence reduced
Twenty-five years after a 66-year-old was killed by four teenagers, one of the killers was back in court to get his sentence reduced.
Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo Is Expecting a Pygmy Hippo Calf
It looks like Grand Rapids is about to welcome a new local celebrity. John Ball Zoo announced this week that Penelope, one of their resident pygmy hippos, is expecting her very first calf. The news comes after the zoo posted an adorable ultrasound photo earlier this week and teased the...
The Best BBQ Restaurant in Michigan is in Grand Rapids
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, comforting sides - there's just something about a hearty BBQ meal!. Where do you go for top-notch BBQ? Well, tons of joints in Michigan are serving up great BBQ, but one has been crowned the very best-- and it's right here in Grand Rapids!
Ottawa County Sheriff: Driver runs from car fire on I-196, leaving passengers behind
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that left a vehicle on fire Monday morning in a ditch on I-196. Authorities said someone called dispatchers to report a vehicle fire in the area of westbound I-196 just west of 32nd Avenue. When deputies...
Pages & Peonies: Michigan’s New Romance Bookstore In Grand Rapids
There isn't much power like the one that a book possesses. I think some people forget how powerful a book can be and how intriguing many of them are. Many people still see reading as something they have to do for their jobs and other tasks but not something that can be done for enjoyment and leisure. On the flip...
3 rescued from Lake Michigan near Holland Channel
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Three people were rescued from Lake Michigan after they were separated from their respective water vessels, officials said. Graafschap and Park Township firefighters were called shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, July 6, for a water rescue one mile south of the Holland Channel on Lake Michigan.
Man hospitalized following shooting in Grand Rapids
A man is in the hospital following an early Sunday morning shooting in Grand Rapids.