Jenison man enters plea for shooting through house’s floor, killing college student
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- A 20-year-old Jenison man has entered a plea after police said he fired shots through a home’s floor, killing a Grand Valley State University student below. Westen Meulenberg pleaded guilty Monday, Sept. 29 to discharging a firearm in a building causing death. Ottawa County sheriff’s...
West Michigan Sees Increase In Hand Foot And Mouth Disease
As kids in West Michigan are heading back to school this fall there has been an increase in cases of students with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Dr. Ben Tift, a pediatrician at Corewell Health told Fox 17 that HFMD is starting to go around West Michigan. “Hand, Foot...
Get books for 50 cents during this two-day Michigan library sale
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) announced that its popular book sale will return again next month, offering bibliophiles a chance to purchase new and used books, music and movies at a significant discount. This weekend library officials are inviting the community to the main library...
Pharmhouse sells New Buffalo dispensary in $3.5M deal as market pressures grow
Grand Rapids-based Pharmhouse Wellness Co. has exited the Southwest Michigan market after selling the company’s second dispensary to a California-based brand in a deal valued at $3.5 million. The transaction had Pharmhouse founder and CEO Casey Kornoelje heeding his own advice that cannabis operators should seriously...
Motorcyclist found dead after leaving roadway in Ottawa County
A motorcyclist was found dead Saturday morning in Ottawa County after crashing into a ditch, authorities said.
GRPD: 2 injured in overnight shooting
Two people were shot and injured early Monday morning in Grand Rapids, police said.
Michigan Woman Wins $300K After Ticket Switch
Her favorite tickets sold out, but a 26-year-old Michigan woman’s backup Safe Cracker Cashword ticket won $300,000.
Jonas Brothers Expand Tour With Two More Michigan Stops in 2025
Jonas Brothers just announced two more Michigan shows for 2025, including stops in Detroit and Grand Rapids this fall.
ArtPrize artist explores lineage and eternal dreams within Australian aboriginal culture
“Those who stop dreaming are lost” is an ArtPrize entry in the 3D category, located at DeVos Place Convention Center.
West Michigan Community Helps Animal Shelter Recover After Devastating Loss
A West Michigan non-profit recently experienced a devastating financial loss and reached out to the community for help. Harbor Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter in West Olive. Originally founded in 1956 as Ottawa Shores Humane Society. They have been serving the west Michigan community and...

















