Grand Rapids MI

Ottawa County has officially begun to directly address the needs of its veteran population with the groundbreaking of its first facility exclusively dedicated to veterans services. The repurposing of the former Probate and Family Courts building marks a significant move towards providing more comprehensive resources...

Multiple teens were arrested after an altercation between two groups in Grand Rapids following the city’s fireworks show on Saturday night, according to Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — What started as a way to cope with grief has quickly become a thriving business for a Grand Rapids woman who saw need for a dog food truck. Rebecca White opened Pink Pup Patisserie on Memorial Day, operating West Michigan's first food truck dedicated entirely to canines.

At 3:41 p.m. EDT on Saturday, the National Weather Service released an updated beach hazards statement valid from 8 p.m. EDT until Sunday 8 p.m. EDT for Ottawa County. The weather service states, "High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves."

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A firework caused a tree fire that damaged a garage's vinyl siding Wednesday night on Griggs Street on the southwest side of Grand Rapids, prompting fire officials to issue safety warnings ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Grand Rapids Dire Department responded to...

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is facing a combination of high humidity and ozone pollution this Saturday, creating hazardous air conditions as temperatures climb into the 90s. The combination of high heat and poor air quality can make outdoor activities unsafe, especially for those with respiratory issues. Air Quality...

Grand Rapids is full of tons of really impressive art, but there's one mural in the city that very few know about or have ever seen. It's not their fault, though; you can only view this mural from above the city. Alexander Calder's Mark on the City of Grand Rapids.

The skies over Grand Rapids will be full of color and wonder Saturday evening as Grand Rapids celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks show.

Many Michiganders hold a deep nostalgic about the low-cost hamburger chain Hot 'n Now. Founded in Kalamazoo, the drive-thru only restaurant mushroomed quickly around the state and into national expansion. A Michigan chain also attempted to bring the Hot 'n Now style experience to pizza. It sounds like a gangbusters...

Drivers in Northern Michigan may spot detergent bottles on fence posts. It turns out, there are several practical and quirky reasons behind this odd trend. Years ago, bottles on fence posts often signaled milk deliveries. Milk delivery declined in the 1970s as store-bought options became more common. I have seen...