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Priority Health’s commercial HMO lost money on policies for the second straight year, despite the Grand Rapids-based health plan ending 2025 in the black overall, as spiking prescription drug costs and rising utilization rates squeezed the insurer’s core business. Given drug claims that increased more than 20%...

Ticks may slow down during winter, but bird flu doesn’t. A poultry farm in Kent County has been affected by a bird flu outbreak.

A woman allegedly tied to an animal hoarding case in Flint Township has been arrested in Grand Rapids and arraigned on felony charges.

Relatives of a murder victim said they were shocked to learn that one of his paroled killers was running for Grand Rapids Third Ward city commission.

In an email Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby informed staff that Deputy Superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning & Leadership Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell had been placed on administrative leave through the remainder of the school year. The letter went on to say the district is committed to transparency,...

OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County has re-secured its AAA bond rating from Moody's, assuring the county and the various municipalities within it of the best credit rating to finance their respective debt. Ottawa County residents will save an estimated $1 million in interest costs because of the top rating,...

An updated wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Monday at 11:08 a.m. EDT in effect until 11 p.m. EDT for Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa and Kent counties. The weather service adds to prepare for, "Northwest wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph." "Gusty winds...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — There is a concerning trend as we head into spring. The number of ticks and tick-borne illnesses is increasing. From 2016 to 2020 in Kent County, there were only about 11 cases of Lyme disease a year. However, in data only completed through September, 2025 saw 216 cases of Lyme disease.

In November 2025, it was announced that Jersey Mike’s Subs will open a location in Allendale. While an opening date is yet to be announced, those behind the deal say construction will be completed later this year. The new location is next to Jet’s Pizza on Lake Michigan Drive,...