MDOT: No timeline yet for repairs after fiery tanker crash on US-131
After a tanker truck crashed and burned on US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids over the weekend, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation says there's no timeline yet for repairs.
New Grand Rapids antique store seeking vendors
Raven's Antiques is Grand Rapids' latest antique store, founded by the husband team of Jeremy Schnotala and Erick Gerson Rodríguez. Located at 1750 Clyde Park Ave SW, the store was born from a mutual love of antiques, bringing history and the thrill of the hunt together. The store plans...
West Michigan wedding caterer banned for ‘deceptive’ practices
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reached an agreement with a wedding caterer following allegations of unlawful business practices. Nessel announced an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Alicia Thompson, owner of Late to the Lake LLC, a Michigan-based catering company. The agreement resolves claims that the business engaged in deceptive practices in violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
Man hit by train, injured in Wyoming
A man was hospitalized after being hit by a train in Wyoming, police say.
This Grand Rapids Market Has 20+ Food Vendors, a Rooftop Greenhouse, and 5,000+ Reviews
In downtown Grand Rapids, one market has built a reputation with more than 5,000 Google reviews and a 4.6-star rating. Inside, it brings together over 20 independent vendors, including a fishmonger, chocolatier, spice shop, and a Thai spot known for its popular happy hour. What makes it stand out is...
This Grand Rapids Taco Spot Is Famous for $6 Steak Tacos and a Brussels...
Grand Rapids has no shortage of places to grab a bite, but every so often a spot comes along that people just cannot stop talking about. A former service station on Wealthy Street quietly became one of the most talked-about taco destinations in all of West Michigan, earning over 3,000 reviews and a loyal following that stretches well beyond the city limits.
No chemical exposure concerns after fire at Linamar Structures in Fruitport
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says a fire at Linamar Structures in Fruitport appears to be accidental and that initial chemical exposure concerns were cleared.
Michigan Man Arrested After 3-Year-Old Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck in Kent County
A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a tragic incident in Kent County left a 3-year-old child dead, authorities confirmed. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Friday afternoon in the Northland Estates Mobile Home Park, located in Cedar Springs, about 20 miles north of Grand Rapids.
Amtrak announces cancellation after track washout between Grand Rapids and Chicago
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Amtrak has announced cancellations after heavy rain washed out part of the railroad tracks running from Grand Rapids to Chicago. In a post on X, Amtrak Alerts said on Sunday around 5 a.m. that due to track closure stemming from a washout, Pere Marquette Train 371 is canceled between Grand Rapids and Chicago.
New state symbol, a wood duck, coincides with rise in birding in Michigan
When the wood duck was declared Michigan's state duck last month, its welcoming party — a growing community of both beginner and veteran birders — was perhaps as popular as it's ever been.











