Irish Off Ionia organizer reflects on changes ahead of 2026 event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Irish Off Ionia is set to return to Grand Rapids Saturday, and this year it’s bigger than ever. The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration is marking its thirteenth year at Calder Plaza, expecting up to 10,000 attendees. Organizers say this year’s event will double the stages and drink...
4 injured in Ottawa County rollover crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Four people were injured Saturday morning in a rollover crash in Ottawa County. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded at 5:42 a.m. March 14 to the intersection of Chicago and Cottonwood Drives in Georgetown Township where two cars collided and an SUV was turned on its side.
Grandville parents share hopes for district’s next superintendent
District leaders have been gathering feedback through surveys and community meetings, giving families multiple ways to share their perspectives.
Grand Rapids Griffins game postponed Friday
Friday night’s Grand Rapids Griffins game at Van Andel Arena was postponed.
Three injured in 2-car crash after power outage changes intersection signal to flashing red
GEORGETOWN TWP. — A weather-related power outage early Saturday is believed to be a contributing factor in a two-vehicle crash in Georgetown Township. Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a two-car rollover crash at about 5:45 a.m. March 14 at Chicago Drive and Cottonwood Drive. Once on scene,...
Supervisor’s Weekly Note: Parks Donation, Bob Wilkinson, Crain’s Grand Rapids Story, WOMP Update &...
To view or leave comments on this story, click HERE. Editor’s Note: Peninsula Township Supervisor Maura Sanders updates us on happenings in the community, including a generous donation for the Township parks, a WOMP lawsuit update, praise for Bob Wilkinson and more. Big thanks to Maura for these weekly updates. Read...
Woman arrested in Michigan animal hoarding case, police searching for second suspect
MICHIGAN — A woman has been arrested in connection with an animal hoarding investigation involving dozens of animals found in poor conditions at a Flint Township home. Police said 61-year-old Brenda Marie Shires was taken into custody in Grand Rapids after authorities asked local officers to check an address where...
Brandi Carlile bringing ‘The Human Tour’ to Grand Rapids this August
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Brandi Carlile is bringing "The Human Tour" to Acrisure Amphitheater this August. The 11x Grammy Award-winner will play in Grand Rapids on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. with special guest I'm With Her. Local presale for the tour begins on Thursday, March 19, at...
The Rapids Are FINALLY Returning To Grand Rapids
After years of delays and setbacks, construction begins this July to remove four dams and restore the Grand River’s historic rapids in downtown Grand Rapids.
Confirmed! Burger King Making Big Changes to the Whopper!
After years of the same old Whopper, Burger King's finally shaking things up— and it sounds like a mouthwatering change.

















