Snowmobiler found dead in lake was a music professor at Muskegon Community College
MASON COUNTY, Mich. — Officials with Muskegon Community College are speaking out following the tragic death of one of their professors. Two Grand Haven men were pronounced dead Sunday following a snowmobile accident in Mason County. The men have been identified as 65-year-old Daniel Meyers and 49-year-old Jason Aemmer.
Country-themed Firebird Bar to open in former Turnstiles space
The restaurateur behind Bridge Street Bar plans to open a country-rock bar with a full food menu on Grand Rapids’ west side in the building where Turnstiles formerly operated. Firebird Bar GR expects to open in February 2026 at 526 Stocking Ave. NW, said Robert Wahl, who also owns...
Judge dismisses 1 of 2 charges for man accused of causing homeowner’s fatal fall
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A judge has dismissed one of two charges against a Grand Rapids man accused of causing a woman’s fatal fall in her home’s kitchen. Justin Leys, 43, was ordered to stand trial Monday, Dec. 15 on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, but a judge dismissed a more serious manslaughter charge.
Cute mink plays in snow
Be careful, or Artemis the mink might steal your heart and never return it. Artemis — a female albino mink who lives at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Mich. — was recently filmed playing joyfully in the thick snow of her enclosure. Watch Artemis loving the snow The zoo shared the sweet video on social...
‘Be free Bambi!’: Deer spent 2 days in Walker home before police pulled it...
Police officers have to be ready to respond to all kinds of calls, but last week the Walker Police Department had to help evict a deer that broke into a home.
Icy conditions lead to increase in slip and fall accidents
The icy conditions have meant an increase in slip and fall accidents, with many urgent cares, doctors and emergency rooms seeing more cases. (Dec. 15, 2025)
The One Silent Killer That Puts Every Michigan Home At Risk This Winter
A West Michigan Fire Chief is sounding the alarm on a silent killer that almost took a life. Kentwood Fire Chief Brent Looma shared with Fox 17 that a crew responding to a medical emergency walked into a home that had carbon monoxide levels that were 50 times higher than they normally should be.
Michigan AG identifies 51 priests accused of abuse within Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office released a report Monday detailing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Diocese of Grand Rapids dating back to 1950. It includes a list of 51 priests who are alleged to have engaged in sexual abuse or misconduct, including 38 who were ordained or incardinated by...
CONTRACTS FINALIZED | Grand Rapids educators celebrate ‘significant’ pay raises with new two-year contract
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's official, the Grand Rapids Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday to approve a two-year contract with the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA). The new contract brings with it "significant" salary increases for Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) educators. The contract includes...
Simple Ways To Improve Your Shopping Trip At Trader Joe’s
Picture this: you're at Trader Joe's, and a few simple habits could turn a good shopping trip into a great one.
