Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s Continues Meijer Expansion, Gaines and Cascade Next
The biggest threat to everyone's waistlines, Cinnabon and Auntie Anne's, have been go-to spots inside malls, as gifts to coworkers, or a quick snack when needed. While Auntie Anne's has been in Woodland Mall for years, Cinnabon has had a presence around the state. However, Cinnabon has been notably sparse around West...
Kent County Sheriff prepares for ‘all hands on deck’ boating weekend
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — This weekend, thousands of boaters will take to the water for the Fourth of July weekend. Out of the 11,000 lakes in Michigan, Kent County is home to 83 of them. The County’s Marine Unit is making sure people stay safe while having fun while they’re out on the water.
GRPD: 2 injured in shooting at Rosa Parks Circle
Two people were shot and injured in downtown Grand Rapids overnight, police say.
Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids to merge, close some churches
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids is planning to merge and close some of its churches due to a shortage of new priests. Bishop David Walkowiak announced the consolidations in a June 29 pastoral plan, titled “Rooted in Christ,” which aims to reduce the diocese’s total number of church buildings...
City: Fireworks catch tree on fire in Grand Rapids neighborhood
On Wednesday night the Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to a tree fire on Griggs Street SW near Buchanan Avenue. A nearby garage's siding warped from the heat.
The Greatest Road Trip Restaurant in the State is Right Here in West Michigan
One of the best things about hitting the road for a vacation is all the yummy food you get to try along the way!. A diner in West Michigan is being praised as the best place to stop for a road trip meal in the state. Lovefood.com went on a...
Michigan Spot Named One Of America’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Whether you have a taste for a fresh filet of fish, juicy shrimp, or buttery lobster tails, you'll find the most craveable seafood dishes at this Michigan restaurant, named one of America's best seafood spots. Michigan Spot Named One Of America's Best Seafood Restaurants. Lovefood ranked the best spots in...
Homeowners flooded by 2024 main break talk settlements with Grand Rapids
Settlement conversations have begun as homeowners on Grand Rapids' Southeast side ask the city to pay over a million dollars in damages after a water main broke and flooded their homes.
Historic bus tour to visit sites in the American South dedicated to black history...
The Never to Be Erased Bus Tour will journey to several southern states to visit venues dedicated to black history and culture. Museum founder and director George Bayard III says the name of the tour is significant. “One reason why we started this project was the whole idea of black...
Library helps kids decorate bikes ahead of 4th of July
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A brief pop-up rain shower couldn't stop dozens of children and their families from visiting the Kent District Library's Plainfield branch on Thursday afternoon, where they decorated their bicycles in patriotic gear. The library held the free event to help kids get ready for the...