West Michigan man agrees to pay $869,000 after lying on taxes
A West Michigan man has agreed to pay nearly $869,000 after admitting to lying on his taxes, federal prosecutors say.
Butcher’s Union in Grand Rapids named 11th-best U.S. restaurant by Yelp
Yelp, a crowd-sourced local business review website, just released its Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list for 2026. Butcher's Union in Grand Rapids came in just outside the top ten at number 11.
Urgent Winter Weather Message Issued for 22 Michigan Counties
An urgent winter weather advisory has been issued for 22 counties across Michigan, with snow accumulations, gusty winds, and hazardous travel conditions expected from midnight tonight through 7 PM Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Gaylord and Grand Rapids released multiple winter weather...
Byron Center man owes $868,000 in taxes in evasion scheme, feds say
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A Byron Center man must pay $868,000 in back taxes after not reporting income from selling scrap metal for more than a decade, federal prosecutor said. James Phillip Scholten, 51, is to be sentenced in May 12 in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids for tax evasion.
Michigan elk harvest down in 2025 due to challenging conditions
It took 61 years for this hunter to get a chance at a Michigan elk hunt. Bruce Nelson, 87, of Hastings, applied for an elk license every year that Michigan has held a drawing, which began in 1964. He finally drew a tag in 2025 and shot a cow elk on Dec. 13.
Kent County, MI – Fire Alert: Crews Battle House Fire in Harsh Winter Conditions;...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Fire crews in Grand Rapids responded to an active residential structure fire today as heavy snow and extreme cold created dangerous working conditions for first responders. According to...
Grand Valley University Foundation anounces leadership changes
The Grand Valley University Foundation, the institution’s nonprofit fundraising arm, has announced leadership changes in the form of two new co-chairs and an executive director. The previous co-chairs, Jim and Donna Brooks, are stepping down and will be replaced by Dan and Pamella DeVos. At the same time, University...
Student dancers, cheerleaders react to national championship
Last week, some of the most technically demanding performances in collegiate athletics unfolded on a single stage. Grand Valley State University dancers and millions of viewers watched from the stands and their homes as collegiate teams competed in the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National...
Morning weather update: A cold week, and one weak Alberta Clipper storm system
My morning video update is just below. Here are some of the weather conditions I go over in my MLive Morning Weather Update video. Record-Breaking Cold Temperatures Hit Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids set an impressive record low temperature, dropping to -19 degrees Saturday morning. This achievement is particularly...
Butcher’s Union makes Yelp list of top restaurants in the country
A beloved restaurant on Grand Rapids' West Side is being honored as one of the best places to eat in the country.
