Grand Rapids MI

MICHIGAN, USA — Believe it or not, July begins tomorrow!. July is typically West Michigan's warmest month of the year. Summer heat peaks in July climatologically before the slow fall toward winter ensues. West Michigan has an average high temperature of 83 degrees for the entire month, which indicates...

You might say that the tricky section of freeway known as the S-Curve in Grand Rapids would take a super power to drive without white-knuckling the steering wheel. Or perhaps driving the S-Curve in your personal Kryptonite. The S-Curve is the tricky section of US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids that...

Jurors deadlocked in the first trial for the man who killed his wife a day after she served him divorce papers.

WEST MICHIGAN — As temperatures peak over 90 degrees, shade and Lake Michigan water becomes a prized commodity. You’ll often hear people refer to the “dog days of summer" in these conditions, but where does this phrase come from—and what does it actually mean?. First, know...

The university plans to have one last “normal” year, maintaining on-campus residences, athletics and other community events through the 2025-2026 academic year.

Programming will resume at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps center in Grand Rapids, according to a state lawmaker, after a federal judge last week declared the U.S. Department of Labor's efforts to wind down the program were illegal.

A former Michigan State Police sergeant who hit a man with a cruiser, killing him, has asked a judge to dismiss the civil case against him.

July 4-6 The 4th Annual Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is a three-day event celebrating a diverse community of food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment throughout the 4th of July weekend. Admission is free, so you can just stop by and try any of the dozens of booths and food trucks throughout Calder Plaza,...

Fireworks can be extreme stressors for animals, unless pet-owners take precaution and make a plan for keeping their furry friends safe and happy.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After much concern, the doors of the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps center won't be closing for good just yet. "The amazing output that they really have in the community, for the students they have is something nice, like that is so irreplaceable,” said community member Austin McFarland.