UPDATE: Status of two housing projects on Plainfield Avenue
The Plainfield Avenue reconstruction project is done, but change is still in the wind with one housing project underway and another one planned.
Attorney files $10M lawsuit after Patrick Lyoya protest arrest
Lawyer faces felony charge for allegedly damaging a vehicle with police baton during heated exchange with those protesting mistrial in Patrick Lyoya's killing by ex-Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr.
GRFD: Body recovered from Grand River
A body was recovered from the Grand River Thursday, firefighters say.
WIN: See Ja Rule in January With a Friend
My Magic GR is giving you a chance to win two tickets to witness Ja Rule this January! Relive the early-2000s vibe with Ja Rule, bringing the nostalgia back with smooth hooks and street grit in the rap game. Ja Rule will be dominating the stage at Soaring Eagle Casino on January 16, 2026 at 8 p.m., ...
Now Open: West Michigan’s First Ever ‘Spirit Christmas’ Store
West Michigan’s first Spirit Christmas store is open! Shop holiday décor, costumes, and inflatables.
Two West Michigan Radio Hosts Help Keep Their Community Warm This Winter
The third‑annual Warm Hearts Coat Drive collected 631 coats across West Michigan, helping people facing homelessness in downtown Grand Rapids stay warm through the winter.
Meet two new baby animals at John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — At John Ball Zoo, guests can enjoy seeing babies Hugo and Juniper out in their habitat enclosures before the zoo closes in the next couple weeks. “We close before the end of November,” Nick Milbratz, staff member at John Ball Zoo, said. “Right...
Huff Park housing plan on pause after community pushback
A potential high-density housing development near Huff Park has received pushback from the community, with many citing environmental and density concerns. The development would include 24 housing units. Twenty-one units would be newly constructed townhomes, and the remaining three would be repurposed from existing...
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Michigan on flood alert as Midwest expects sustained rainfall. Great Log Jam of 1883 revisited in face of rising river levels.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
A Michigan woman rescued a raccoon trapped in a dumpster near her apartment complex after several creative attempts. After trying a metal trash can and a cardboard box, she successfully used a baby gate to help the raccoon climb out and escape safely. Known for her love of animals, the...
