State Police investigating school bus crash in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating a crash involving a Forest Hills Public Schools bus Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around noon at the intersection of East Beltline Avenue and 3 Mile Road. State police said their initial investigation shows that the bus was traveling...
14-year-old girl on stroll brutally assaulted by sick driver in random attack
A repeat sex offender randomly attacked a teenager in a quiet suburb, but she fought back.
Traffic delays cause large backups as US-131 bridge needs repairs
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Roughly 63,000 people drive along the stretch of US-131 over West River Drive daily, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Impending bridge repairs are causing a bottleneck for both travelers — and folks looking to catch the Whitecaps play at LMCU Ballpark.
Canoe falls off van, seriously injures motorcyclist in Kent County crash
WALKER, Mich. — A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a canoe fell off a van in Walker, according to the Walker Police Department. The crash happened near Wilson Avenue SW and Hall Street SW, about three miles south of Standale, Mich., just after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Kalamazoo:...
Going to Acrisure Amphitheater? Read This First
Parking, smoking rules, lawn seating and one unexpected design flaw. Here's what to know before your first concert at Acrisure Amphitheater.
Warning of domestic violence surge, advocates seek state dollars
Advocates and criminal justice leaders say domestic violence cases are on the rise, outpacing statistics from this time a year ago. They say it comes after federal cuts to funds that support programming for those escaping violence.
Kobold’s Kitchen holding soft opening in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood is ready to welcome a new board game café in the former Fat Boy building. (June 3, 2026)
30 firefighters put out fire at Plainfield Township recycling center
Multiple fire departments responded to a fire in a recycling center off of 10 Mile Road in Plainfield Township Tuesday evening.
Man sentenced for high-speed chase, barricading in Belmont retirement community in October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The man who led authorities on a high-speed chase and barricaded himself in a Belmont retirement community back in October learned his sentence for the crimes this week. Cody Skaggs was sentenced Monday to up to 30 years in prison for charges of breaking and...
Canoe falls from van, causes serious motorcycle crash in Walker
Police say an unusual chain of events led to a serious motorcycle crash in Walker Tuesday afternoon.
