This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Picture a tiny town with a jaw-dropping median income of over $421,000 — sounds like a dream, right? Let’s take a closer look.
Massive T. rex exhibit stomping into Grand Rapids this October
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family” international traveling exhibition is coming to the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. Through April 26, 2026, the exhibit‘s Grand Rapids stop will feature recently added tyrannosaur discoveries, including the oldest feathery relatives of T. rex.
Casey’s acquires all Maverik c-stores in Michigan
Casey’s General Stores has acquired all eight Maverik-owned convenience stores in Michigan, a company spokesperson confirmed to C-Store Dive. Casey’s bought seven former Kum & Go stores that Maverik had previously acquired and a former baked goods shop that the Utah retailer turned into a c-store earlier this summer....
Man pleads guilty to shooting that killed GVSU student at house party
A man pleaded guilty Monday in the deadly shooting of a teenager at a party in Tallmadge Township in May, court records show.
Spirit Christmas Stores Coming to Novi, Grand Rapids
Spirit Halloween isn’t vanishing this year — it’s transforming into Spirit Christmas, with two Michigan stores opening in Novi and Grand Rapids.
New Popeyes Opens in Grand Rapids Area
The fifth Grand Rapids-area Popeyes restaurant has opened in Wyoming, joining new restaurants, housing, trails, and a pedestrian bridge in the 28th Street revitalization.
Michigan churches add security as acts of hostility increase across the country
A rise in violence targeting houses of worship in the United States has prompted churches to increase security and train staff on how to respond to and prevent tragedy.
The Unexpected Morning That Made This West Michigan Woman $300,000 Richer
A West Michigan woman just hit it big with an instant win ticket from the Michigan Lottery. The 26 year old woman who chose to remain anonymous said that she bought the winning ticket at the Speedway on Baldwin Street in Jenison. What Lottery Ticket Did She Buy. She bought...
If History Holds, These Are Michigan’s Last 80° Days In 2025
Fall is here, but the thermometer says otherwise. Here’s what history tells us about the final warm days in Grand Rapids.
You Might Be Breaking The Law With Your Backyard Bonfire In Grand Rapids
One of my favorite things about fall in Michigan is getting together with friends or family on a chilly night and spending it around a bonfire. Add in some adult beverages, good music and supplies to make s'mores and you can't ask for a better time. I was talking with...
