Mother, son rescued after nearly drowning at Kent County park
KENT COUNTY, MI – Park visitors rescued a mother and her son who went underwater at Versluis Lake. The two are expected to make full recoveries. Plainfield Township firefighters responded at 7:39 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, for a report of two drownings. Witnesses said that a boy swam past...
Supporting your child’s mental health as they go back to school
For many people, the thought of another school year can bring a mix of emotions. Each year is filled with its sets of challenges as teachers, parents and students alike attempt to navigate new beginnings.
Silent disco party comes to Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids
Pick your genre, find your friends and dance to your own private concert right in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
Summer outreach connects families facing housing insecurity with resources
All districts — Family Promise of West Michigan CEO Tenisa Frye was working on a recent rainy Saturday in July when a woman came to the organization’s door in downtown Grand Rapids. “She said, ‘I was told to come here,’” Frye recalled. The woman had...
New barber shop opens on Grand Rapids’ West Side
GRAND RAPIDS, MI —A new barber shop has opened in the West Grand Neighborhood on Leonard Street NW in Grand Rapids. Stubble Grooming Studio, a full-service barber shop offering haircuts, facials, scalp treatments and more, opened June 3 at 430 Leonard St. NW, according to CityWide Real Estate Services, which helped...
Caledonia woman sentenced in ‘dark money’ scheme
A Caledonia woman will do community service for providing a false statement during an investigation into a so-called “dark money” fundraising scheme to fund a petition initiative.
‘It’s intimidating’: The search for safe and affirming care in West Michigan
Finding a new primary care provider can be challenging, especially for those concerned about being accepted for who they are. In West Michigan, there are avenues to access safe and affirming care.
Free backpacks, school vaccines available to Kent County families at upcoming event
KENT COUNTY, MI – Kent County is hosting a community celebration with free backpacks, food, games and on-site school vaccinations for kids before the new school year starts. The first-ever Kent County North Community Fest is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Kent County North Campus, 4191 17...
This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Picture a tiny town with a jaw-dropping median income of over $421,000 — sounds like a dream, right? Let’s take a closer look.
Michigan State Police host ‘Security in Places of Worship’ training in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) hosted a one-day training session titled 'Security in Places of Worship' on Wednesday at their headquarters in Grand Rapids. The goal of the training is to give church leaders the tools and knowledge necessary to handle dangerous situations, like an active...