Driver and passenger critically injured in Montcalm County collision with semi truck
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at approximately 9:37 a.m., Michigan State Police troopers responded to a crash involving a semi truck and a pickup truck at M-91 and Kendaville Road in Montcalm County. According to the investigation, a 36-year-old man from Louisiana was driving the semi truck and disregarded a...
Three Michigan Communities Named ‘Safest’ In the State For 2026
More than one Michigan city has been named the safest place to live in 2026.
Investor looks to flip riverfront mansion with boat garage, library and elevator for $3.5M
A West Michigan real estate investor is betting that he can flip a 10,000-square-foot riverfront mansion in Cascade Township after a nearly $1 million full remodel. Dean DeGraaf, the second-generation co-owner of the Georgetown Township-based flooring company DeGraaf Interiors, last October acquired the sprawling,...
Michigan Local Spots A Soggy Box Out In Storm And Their Heart Drops At...
Stormy nights are meant for cozy blankets and warm beds, but for a tiny litter of puppies in Michigan, comfort was nowhere in sight. Thrown into a flimsy cardboard box during a fierce storm, these little pups had no mother, no shelter, and nothing shielding them from the icy rain.
Rev. Lyman Parks: A Grand Rapids trailblazer
Rev. Lyman Parks isn’t one of Grand Rapids’ founding fathers, but he is one of the city’s true trailblazers and influencers.
Suspected drunken driver crashes into fire truck on U.S. 131
KENT COUNTY, MI – Rescue crews freed a suspected drunken driver who had crashed into the back of a fire truck, police said. Kent County sheriff’s deputies initially responded to a multi-vehicle crash Saturday night, Feb. 21, on U.S. 131 near 76th Street SE. Byron Township firefighters also...
Five-course meal at Grand Rapids bar features craft beer pairings
On Feb. 26, guests to Gravity Taphouse Grille in Grand Rapids can attend a five-course private dinner with specialty beverage pairings provided by Michigan's own Short's Brewing Company.
Weekend Events worth checking out across West Michigan
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Michelle Dunaway is sharing a few of the events and activities you can enjoy with family and friends across West Michigan.
Western Michigan Weather Alert: 4 Inches of Lake Effect Snow and 35 MPH Gusts...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Lake effect snow bands will continue to sweep across Mason and Oceana counties through 1 p.m. Monday, dropping up to 4 inches and blowing snow across key highways before the morning...
City of Rockford names new chief of public safety
ROCKFORD, Mich. — The City of Rockford announced on Sunday that it has named a new chief of public safety. Chief Brandon Boelema is a graduate of the Grand Valley State University Police Academy and began his career in 2007. In 2009, he joined the Rockford Police Department, and...
