12 Michigan Hidden Patios With Food So Good Locals Keep Returning
There’s something about dining al fresco in Michigan that just feels like the epitome of summer. Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun on your skin, or the sound of laughter and conversation carried on the breeze. For me, it’s the memories of lazy afternoons spent sipping sangria...
Kentwood fire chief warns about carbon monoxide dangers in the winter months
A medical emergency in Kentwood this week is serving as a stark reminder for neighbors about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aquinas College expands automatic acceptance to 2 more West Michigan high schools
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - After beginning a direct admittance program at one West Michigan high school in November, Aquinas College has now expanded the program to cover more classrooms. The guaranteed admission program, first implemented for graduates of West Catholic High School with a 2.0 GPA or above, has now...
Court ruling means Sligh building will ‘live another day’
Antique stores in the Sligh building in Grand Rapids can stay open for now, but the future of the property remains uncertain.
Latin fusion spot Somos brings scratch cooking to Byron Center hotel
The Pfeiffer family is breathing new life into a Byron Township hotel and restaurant with the opening of Latin fusion restaurant Somos inside the newly rebranded Best Western. The restaurant, which is located on the ground floor at 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Drive SW near the 84th Street and U.S. 131 interchange, opened...
Microsoft preparing 356-acre site for data center south of Grand Rapids
Microsoft Corp. has submitted plans to prepare a roughly 356-acre site in Kent County for a data center, roughly a year after the tech giant acquired property for a potential project. Gaines Township planning documents show Microsoft needs 40.5 acres rezoned to accommodate the project. Township planning officials...
West Michigan Dems criticize clawback of $645M in state funding
Democratic lawmakers gathered in Grand Rapids Friday to voice concern over the impact of Michigan House Appropriations Committee's vote to pull back nearly $645 million in unspent funding previously promised to state projects and organization.
This Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Michigan Has Mouth-Watering Hot Dogs Famous Throughout The Midwest
In the heart of Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood sits a time machine disguised as a hot dog joint, where the mustard is tangy, the atmosphere is thick with nostalgia, and the dogs are legendary enough to draw pilgrims from across the Midwest. Yesterdog stands as a testament to the...
Michigan man sentenced to 25 years over explicit pictures sent to 11-year-old
A woman called 911 to report a man had sent explicit pictures to her 11-year-old daughter. The FBI and Michigan State Police followed up.
Man killed in crash at U.S. 131 exit ramp
KENT COUNTY, MI – A man was killed in a crash on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the U.S. 131 exit ramp to 28th Street SW in Wyoming, state police said. The victim is a 30-year-old Wyoming man. His name was not released. The single-vehicle crash happened around 8:45 p.m....
