Grand Rapids MI

Plymouth Flats is proposed for development on the nearly 2-acre site where the shuttered Grand Rapids Family Credit Union currently sits. The credit union closed in 2024. “Forty-eight units; it’s a blighted building right now. We did meet with the neighborhood association, let them know what was going on, invited the fire department to that meeting as well, so we had that meeting back...

This weekend Pearl Street was closed due to an accident involving a tanker. We discuss how restoration happens with such events, a bit of behind the scenes with GR Fire Department's Jack Johnson. For a weekly dose of news right to your inbox, sign up for the WGVU newsletter. Shelley...

WYOMING, Mich. — A man is hurt after a shooting in Wyoming early Sunday morning. According to the Wyoming Police Department (WPD), around 1:15 a.m., police responded to the 2500 block of Waldon Woods Drive for a report of a shooting victim. When officers arrived at the scene, they...

WGVU Public Media is undergoing renovations and receiving an expansion as part of the L.V. Eberhard Center renovations that Grand Valley State University is implementing over the coming school year. This $101.4 million renovation of the L.V. Eberhard Center comes alongside the addition of Blue Dot Lab, a new tech...

Grand Rapids Public School leaders are now in the evaluation phase for repurposing the former Alexander and Stocking Elementary Schools. They received seven proposals for the sites from developers, community groups, non-profits and one individual. Proposals for Alexander include a community-centered nonprofit campus, a mixed-use development with childcare, youth programming,...

It's becoming common to use artificial intelligence for therapy and mental health advice. But is it safe? A licensed professional counselor from West Michigan argues that there are hidden dangers.

Healthcare hiring is strong across Kent County right now, with hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices all adding staff. Whether you’re a nurse, tech, or therapist, there’s something here for every level of experience.

Butter might not seem like a product ripe for innovation. But for Grand Rapids-based Butterball® Farms, finding new ways to shape and flavor butter didn’t just build the business — it also helped build the company’s reputation nationally. Butterball® Farms, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this...

For those looking for a career change, navigating the environment can be challenging. Whether you are fresh out of school, have been impacted by a job loss, or are interested in trying something new, an upcoming job workshop is set to prepare individuals regardless of where they are at. A...

Last week saw a mix of conference and cross-quad action on the diamond.