Michigan ranks 41st in U-Haul Growth Index
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Michigan has surged to the No. 41 spot on the U-Haul Growth Index, marking its highest ranking since 2020, as new migration data reveals a shift in moving trends across the nation. With notable growth in cities like Grand Rapids and Traverse City, the Wolverine State is becoming a destination...
East Grand Rapids plans Waterfront Park upgrades with $500,000 grant
The City of East Grand Rapids has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Land and Water Conservation Fund to support improvements to Waterfront Park.
Immersive dementia care program aims to shape next generation of physicians through life in...
In what’s being billed as the nation’s first immersive memory care program, a medical student is living onsite at a Michigan senior living campus to deepen her dementia education and advance best practices in care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Kaylin...
Slightly warmer Sunday with snow late for some
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A gradual warm-up will commence in West Michigan Sunday, with the chance for a light coating of snow late. TODAY Much of the day will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures warming slightly to the upper 20s. Winds will be light from the southwest at 5-10 mph.
Ottawa County BOC elects new Chair and Vice Chair
West Olive, MI (WGHN) – The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners have elected a new board Chair and Vice Chair. On Friday, six of the county’s 11 commissioners selected Josh Brugger to serve as the next chair of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. His one-year term follows that of Commissioner John Teeples.
Sparta woman relearning how to talk, walk after two months in a coma
A simple act represents a remarkable journey of recovery for a 23-year-old from Sparta, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after her family's car was t-boned during a trip to Grand Haven in 2024.
West Michigan family welcomes fifth generation
A West Michigan family is celebrating five generations of blessings.
Top 4 Michigan High Schools in U.S. Ranking
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
Sheriff’s Office cruiser hit by vehicle while assisting at crash scene
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says a deputy's cruiser was hit by a vehicle on I-96 while assisting at the scene of another crash. Officials say no one was hurt.
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert: Snow Tonight, Freezing Rain Possible by Monday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan — Snowflakes drift sideways across West Michigan this morning, sticking to windshields and quiet side streets as winter tightens its grip. In Grand Rapids, the air feels dense and cold, and the...
