West Michigan votes today: Bonds, millages on the ballot
Many West Michigan voters will go to the polls today, deciding on various bonds, millages and other ballot proposals.
Man drives directly into pond during high-speed chase in Kentwood
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A 39-year-old man is behind bars after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with the vehicle partially submerged in a small Kentwood pond last month, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Deputies tried to pull the man over on April 7 as he...
Water and sewer rates could go up in Grandville this summer
The plan includes a 6% increase in water rates and a 9% increase in sewer rates, which officials say is part of a routine process to keep up with rising costs.
Gas station owners, just like customers, grappling with higher fuel prices
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — No matter what side of the counter you’re standing on at the gas station, you’re probably not happy. Across West Michigan — and the country — gas prices have skyrocketed along with the price of oil due to the war in Iran.
Record-breaking diesel prices, but some relief at the pump may be on the way
Analysts with GasBuddy report some areas broke records with high diesel prices in the past week, but say some relief at the pump may be on the way.
Ottawa County wants public hearing on deep injection wells at Campbell
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners has joined Port Sheldon Township in requesting a public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency over proposed deep injection wells at the J.H. Campbell Power Plant. The two proposed wells, part of the plant's decommissioning process, would see the disposal of water with coal combustion residuals into the ground. According to the EPA, Consumers Energy has shown the...
As 1,900-acre solar farm looms, Zeeland Township targets $100,000 toward legal fight
ZEELAND, MI -- As the prospect for a 1,900-acre solar farm looms for a rural Ottawa County township, local leaders have targeted an initial $100,000 to help fight the project. Zeeland Township trustees on April 29 approved the funds. They expect funds will be needed as RWE, the Germany-based energy...
Walker plans day of remembrance for fire chief who died at 52
When the medical emergency that ended the life of Walker fire chief Russel Shoultz was called in Friday morning Mayor Gary Carey says first responders from the Walker police and fire departments were dispatched. “These are individuals who train together, respond to emergencies together and rely on one another in...
Grand Rapids Has a Secret New Concert Venue
A new downtown Grand Rapids venue is quietly changing the live music scene with dining games and major concerts already scheduled
Only 2 Michigan Cities Made This National List of ‘Best Cities’
Out of 100 cities nationwide, only two from Michigan made the list this year. Here’s where they ranked and which city didn’t make the cut.
