Family, community remember man killed in Grand Rapids motorcycle crash
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A weekend motorcycle crash that’s still under investigation in Grand Rapids has left a family mourning and a community coming together to show support. From the moment word spread about the crash, the love and support for Carl Murray II have been pouring in...
Grand Rapids approves rescue mission’s expansion plan after neighborhood pushback
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Matthew’s House just got the green light to expand at a new location despite opposition from residents. The Grand Rapids Planning Commission on Wednesday, Aug. 14, unanimously approved a special land use permit for Matthew’s House Ministry to open a new location at 1050 Leonard St. NW.
Grand Rapids church shares free sneakers for back to school
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — At Grand Rapids First, kids and teens in need are receiving free pairs of sneakers to celebrate back to school and to put their best foot forward this fall. “Panda Days” — a two-day giveaway of Nike Panda Dunks sneakers to students in...
Taylor Made Re-Entry kickball event brings community and police support
On March 13, 2020, Grand Rapids native Breonna Taylor lost her life in a botched police raid in Louisville, Kentucky. Breonna's sister, Dee Dee Taylor, has taken that loss and life experience of growing up with an incarcerated parent into healing, hope, and responsibility into Taylor Made Re-Entry, a non-profit that...
Doctor: No ‘one-size-fits-all approach to food’ with kids
A doctor with Corewell Health is offering tips for parents to help their kids make healthy food choices.
Exploring The Abandoned Tunnels Of Kalamazoo And Grand Rapids
Underneath our feet, there's a hidden world of tunnels in Michigan just waiting to be talked about. Let’s dig into these local secrets.
Thousands of backpacks packed for Kent County students
As the end of summer draws near, back-to-school shopping for some families is already underway. But for thousands of kids in Kent County, one local nonprofit already has families covered.
The Spectrum Autism Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary
The Spectrum Autism Center was founded in 2015 by a parent who personally understands the autism journey. The center now has five locations statewide.
Former execs at insurance rivals launch startup to take on rising health care costs
Former executives at the state’s two largest health insurance companies say their new Grand Rapids-based startup was created to help tackle the “unsustainable” increases in health care costs. Rick Abbott and Aaron Friedkin describe Manifest as a “health care solutions design studio” for self-funded employers that...
Kent County Man Gets a Lucky Big Lottery Surprise!
Imagine checking your lottery ticket and discovering a life-changing amount—this local man’s reaction is simply priceless.
