The moment detectives tell a Michigan mother she’s under arrest for murder
Body camera video shows the moment Kent County detectives arrested Irene Whitehead for murder.
East Grand Rapids gets $500K grant for Waterfront Park improvements
The city of East Grand Rapids has been awarded a $500,000 grant to make improvements to Waterfront Park, it announced Thursday. (December 11, 2025)
Penguins get annual checkups at John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo's animal care team conducted annual health exams on 24 Magellanic penguins using assembly line-style stations for comprehensive care.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Hundreds of Catholics partake in annual GR pilgrimage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Every year, parishioners at Our Lady of Sorrows in Grand Rapids brave the cold to make their pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Francis Xavier and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Catholics believe the Virgin Mary visited St. Juan Diego in Mexico on Dec. 12, 1531....
Santa visits, live reindeer: Lights on Creston returning to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Lights on Creston will return to Grand Rapids’ Plainfield corridor next week, bringing neighbors, artists and more than 40 local businesses together for an evening of holiday cheer. The annual event kicks off from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 17, transforming the neighborhood into...
Why Scientists Say the Grand Rapids Dip Isn’t What You Think
The “Grand Rapids Dip” suggests locals process alcohol better, but research shows it’s just flawed data, not biology.
Protests across Michigan warn ACA tax credit expiration could risk coverage for many
LANSING, Mich. — Protests were held across Michigan this week as health care advocates and nurses warned that the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits could raise insurance costs and leave thousands of residents without coverage. Demonstrations organized by groups including Michigan Families for...
West Michigan Owl Found With Zip Tie on Leg is Now Fighting for Survival
A local hero found an injured owl abandoned in a bag, and now it's in the hands of compassionate wildlife experts.
7 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Michigan Has Deals That Put Costco To Shame
Looking for incredible secondhand shops in Michigan where your dollars stretch further than you ever thought possible?. These 7 thrift wonderlands offer jaw-dropping bargains and amazing finds that will make even the most devoted Costco shoppers do a double-take!. 1. Resale Depot (Jackson) Have you ever walked into a...
Holiday costume 5K benefits Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
On Sunday, visitors to Riverside Park can attend an annual 5K costume race — called the Whoville 5K — to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.
