Man ordered to trial in death of girlfriend’s husband
A case against a Rockford man who is accused of running over his girlfriend’s estranged husband is moving forward.
New Grand Rapids Hotspot: Brewery Opening Soon Next to Food Truck Court
Soon sip craft beer and devour mouthwatering South Pacific street food, gourmet ice cream, and more in the heart of East Hills. The new Our Brewing Co. taproom is almost ready—get the sneak peek and Mug Club details!
Nick Fink’s in Comstock Park to get new owner
Nick Fink's, billed as the Grand Rapids area's oldest bar, is up for sale.
Michigan Public Universities Raise Tuition Rates for Fall 2026 Academic Year
LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Students attending several Michigan public universities will see higher tuition costs this fall after schools approved increases for the upcoming academic year. The University of Michigan approved a 3% increase in undergraduate in-state tuition, while Wayne State University, Grand Valley State U
Volunteers break ground on fully accessible playground at Grand Rapids school
Volunteers are building a new $350,000 fully accessible playground at Gerald R. Ford Academic Center in Grand Rapids.
Hitting Out of the Woods: Briarwood Golf Club
Dean and Andy head out to Briarwood Golf Club in Caledonia for this episode of Hitting Out of the Woods. They sit down with co-owner Brad Leatherman and his wife, Barb, to discuss what it takes to run a golf course with your family.
Food truck workers try to beat the heat
While temperatures climbed into the 90s Tuesday, it was even hotter inside Saladino Smoke in Alto, where owner Mike Saladino said the kitchen can get up to 130 degrees if the friers are turned on.
Byron Township bans e-bikes and scooters from sidewalks starting Wednesday
Byron Township's new ordinance bans e-bikes and scooters from sidewalks starting Wednesday after neighbor complaints about safety.
Celebrating Latino American culture: ‘Great communities don’t happen by accident’
HOLLAND — As the local nonprofit Latin Americans United for Progress gears up for its 62nd annual Fiesta! celebration, Executive Director Alejandra Guillén is reflecting on why the summer tradition is more than just a party. For LAUP, the state’s oldest Latino-serving organization, the five-day festival running July...
DASH shuttles see May ridership dip amid new cost-saving pilot program
Monthly ridership on Grand Rapids’ DASH service declined 63%, from nearly 46,500 riders in April to just over 17,000 riders in May. That’s according to data shared at a recent Mobile GR Commission meeting. A pilot program launched in May dispatched shuttles covering smaller, more targeted routes, designed...
