Bicyclist dies after being hit by multiple cars in Grand Haven Township
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that was hit by multiple cars. Investigators are still searching for the driver of one of them.
Jonas Brothers, Knee Deep Shag, Hot Girls, Kalamazoo Academy of Rock: Concert Recaps
Local Spins’ week-in-review roundup of concerts as the weather turned frigid features sizzling hot shows from national stars and regional favorites. Browse the photos and a video. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. The Jonas Brothers called Grand Rapids their hometown for the night at Van Andel Arena on...
Lake effect continues into Sunday, with bitter cold lingering through Monday
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Lake effect snow and bitter cold temperatures were expected to create a period of slick travel for parts of the region beginning Saturday afternoon through the early part of Sunday. A Winter Weather Advisory went into effect at 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon and was scheduled through...
John Ball Zoo’s annual ‘Penguin Palooza,’ ensures colony’s clean bill of health
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- All hands were on the penguin deck on Thursday, Dec. 11, for the Magellanic penguin colony’s annual physical. Now that John Ball Zoo is closed to the public for the year, the staff takes full advantage of the space for animal care and maintenance. “It...
West Michigan’s ‘Signing Santa’ brings the magic of Christmas to deaf community
For deaf and hard of hearing children, it's challenging to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. One special Santa who is deaf himself has been making it possible in West Michigan for years.
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert: Lake-Effect Snow and Subzero Wind Chills Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – Snowflakes drift sideways in gusty winds across West Michigan as arctic air tightens its grip, turning ordinary roads slick and sidewalks icy. Even light snow is enough to cause trouble when...
Judge denies motion to close Sligh building in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A historic building near the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids will stay open—for now. On Friday, a Kent County court hearing was held where Judge Curt Benson denied a motion to close the Sligh Furniture Company building over concerns that it's unsafe. Three antique...
Mel Trotter announces Cold Blue emergency during cold snap
Amid a bitter cold snap, Mel Trotter Ministry's leadership has declared a Code Blue emergency, focusing their efforts on those who need shelter.
Woman hospitalized after tanker crash on US-31
A woman is in the hospital after her car was hit by a tanker truck on US-31 in Olive Township Saturday morning.
Warming centers open for an escape from bitter cold in West Michigan
MICHIGAN, USA — As West Michigan descends into frigid temperatures this weekend due to an Arctic blast, it's important to know where you can go to get warm. Whether you lost power or you just need a roof over your head for the night, there are places you can go to stay warm and safe.
