Bobcat Bonnie’s closes last location as $1M in tax liens pile up
Bobcat Bonnie’s is no more. The last open location at 637 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing closed Sunday. Owner Matt Buskard confirmed the closure Tuesday in a text message to Crain’s. The closure comes amid a trail of financial problems for the struggling gastropub chain Buskard founded in...
Man dies in crash after pulling out of a Meijer parking lot
MECOSTA COUNTY, MI – A man has died of injuries suffered Saturday, June 7, in a crash while he was pulling out of a Meijer parking lot. Larry Good, 77, of Reed City, died Monday at a Grand Rapids hospital, Mecosta County sheriff’s deputies said. If you purchase...
A plea for caution after possible hit-and-run in west GR
A local volunteer group is urging caution on West Michigan roads after one of their own was a victim of a hit-and-run while picking up trash.
DeVries Jewelers shines bright at their new Leonard Street location
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. For over a century, DeVries Jewelers has been a beloved part of the Grand Rapids community — known for their elegant fine jewelry, custom design expertise, and exceptional customer service. As a...
Community reading programs help children avoid summer learning loss
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Remember when you were a child and the start of summer break, the feeling of freedom, days at the beach, and gathering with friends?. All THIS summer, why not incorporate reading into your plans for fun?. 13 On Your Side is focused on literacy and...
The Grand Rapids Pride Center offers services and programming all year, with special events...
Joe Beielcki: June is Pride Month, so I talked to Jazz McKinney, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, about the services and programming offered there, as well as a preview of this month's Pride events. So let's start with a very simple question. What is the Grand Rapids Pride Center?
Court docs: Gun found in toilet tank after deadly motel shooting
The deadly shooting at a Grand Rapids motel Saturday was captured on video and the gun was later found hidden in the suspect's ex-girlfriend's room, court records show.
Grand Rapids man wanted in carjacking investigation in Manistee County
MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) --A 32-year-old man threated a woman with a handgun in a carjacking Monday morning, that according to the Manistee County Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Felipe Millan Gomez, a 32-year-old man from Grand Rapids, in connection with the...
Meet the newcomer developers breaking into Grand Rapids’ housing market
Over the past 18 months, the city of Grand Rapids has steadily increased the amount of awards under its “emerging developer” program that offers grants, often to individuals building their first projects, for various pre-construction costs. Since January 2024, the program has invested $1.97 million in 13 projects...
10 Things You May Not Know About the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Entertaining, Educating, and Engaging Through Theatre Arts Since 1925. Walking through downtown GR, it’s almost impossible to miss the beautiful Civic Theater building beckoning visitors to come take in a show. It’s become a staple on locals’ lists of favorite things to do in Grand Rapids. Grand...
