Kent County health services expand with $200,000 grant to Health Net of West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A nonprofit focused on helping Kent County residents connect with healthcare, housing and social services has opened an office at a community hub in Grand Rapids’ Boston Square neighborhood. Health Net of West Michigan opened its new space in October at HUB 07, 1534...
Michigan, Founders Brewing Co. define craft beer movement
As the U.S. prepares to mark its 250th birthday this July, the celebration may include a cold one. If it does, Michigan likely played a role in what is in the glass.
GR Whitewater project could avoid environmental impact statement requirement
The proposal to bring rapids back to the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids got a significant boost from federal regulators.
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert: Lake Effect Snow, 35 mph Gusts, and -25° Wind...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Wind-driven snow will make travel treacherous across western Michigan tonight into Tuesday morning, with wind chills plunging as low as -25° south of a line from Holland to St. Johns....
Ex-Kent County high school teacher charged with having explicit photos of former students
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A former Northview High School school teacher has been charged with having sexually explicit photos of two former students, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) and Northview Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds. Joshua Balhorn, 27, was arraigned Monday on charges...
Fitz and the Tantrums announce tour dates
Fitz and the Tantrums have announced a run of U.S. tour dates. The newly added headlining dates span from June 4 in Huntington, New York, to Aug. 1 in Castle Rock, Colorado. In between, the “HandClap” outfit will open two dates on Zac Brown Band‘s summer tour, taking place July 17 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and July...
Blowing snow to limit visibility throughout Tuesday, bring additional snow accumulation
MICHIGAN, USA — The wintry stretch of weather continues across West Michigan. Another set of Winter Weather Advisories have been issued by the NWS for blowing snow on Tuesday. Both the morning and evening commutes will be impacted by poor visibility and slick roads which is why we have...
‘Natalia Moore Law’ aims to help bullied Michigan students change schools
LANSING, Mich. — One year after tragedy struck a West Michigan family following sustained bullying, a new piece of legislation aims to offer students options to get out of a bad situation. Natalia Moore was bright, loving, compassionate, and brought so much joy to everyone that knew her, according...
Man sentenced after teen shot during domestic dispute
A man at the epicenter of a family fight that included cellphones being dumped into water and a teenage boy being shot in the foot is heading to prison for the April 2025 disturbance.
New service dog ‘Tootsie’ makes impact at Evergreen Elementary in Allendale
ALLENDALE, Mich. -- The Allendale Public Schools welcomed a new student to classrooms at Evergreen Elementary School one week before Christmas 2025. The student's skin is covered with fur, and she walks on four legs. The service dog 'Tootsie" brought her gentle, playful personality to the school. Officials say she...
