Video shows woman, stroller in Grand Rapids hit-and-run
A woman who was hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Grand Rapids street Saturday evening is expected to be OK, as is the baby she was pushing in a stroller.
After resident opposition spurs change, Grand Rapids approves new park name
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new park on Grand Rapids’ southwest side officially has its title, after a previously proposed name was rejected due to resident opposition. Unity Park will be the official name for the $2.3 million city park that is currently under construction at 680 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW, in Grand Rapids’...
Hit-and-Run Incident Involving School Bus and Dog Sparks Community Concern
A shocking incident occurred this morning at 8:15am, when a school bus reportedly hit a dog at 1056 Diamond Street and immediately fled the scene. The witness, who was on the phone with the police at the time, was unable to get the bus number and is now seeking any additional information from the public. The...
GRPD chief: Cluster of SE side violence was ‘coincidence’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A number of close-proximity, but unrelated shootings on Grand Rapids’ southeast side in November brought shooting statistics up to the same level as this time in 2024. The shootings, practical policing changes and potential future solutions to gun violence were discussed at Tuesday’s...
Cat cafe and tattoo shop host flash sale, fundraiser
On Nov. 22, visitors to Meeting House Tattoo can attend Tats for Cats, a flash sale and fundraiser for Fig and Friends Pet Rescue, organized by Happy Cat Cafe.
Supporting Michigan’s Small Businesses: A Community-Driven Directory
In an effort to support small businesses, a Michigan resident and his wife have decided to forego Amazon for their Christmas shopping this year. Instead, they are focusing on local retail shops and Michigan-made products. To facilitate this, they have created the largest small business directory in Michigan,...
‘S-Curve Kitty’ is TikTok’s newest obsession
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Every day, thousands of people drive right below Phoebe the cat, or as her fans on the internet call her, the S-Curve Kitty. "They're like, yay, my little guardian of the S-Curve," said Aubrey Barile, the S-Curve Kitty's owner. Last week, Barile posted a video...
Man will likely spend life in prison for 2022 Grand Rapids murder
A man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of murder in a 2022 shooting near a southside Grand Rapids bar.
Half a kilo of cocaine, stolen guns and fentanyl seized from Grand Rapids apartment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A 39-year-old man is facing gun and drug charges after investigators allegedly seized various narcotics, along with stolen firearms, from the man’s apartment, court records show. Marcus Wade Buggs remains free on bond as he awaits an upcoming hearing in Grand Rapids District Court...
This Kent County Zoning Update Could Transform Older Neighborhoods
Wyoming is considering zoning changes that would let nearly 10,000 homeowners renovate, expand and add value to older homes, improving affordability and housing options in Kent County.
