Negotiations over shoes and a gun preceded Grand Rapids fatal shooting
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Two men had talked about a deal over shoes and a gun before a fatal Nov. 12 shooting in Grand Rapids, police said. Darrius Jones, 18, is charged with open murder and felony firearm in the Nov. 12 shooting death of Amari Hodges, 22. Police responded...
3 injured in head-on crash in Hudsonville
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — Three people were injured Wednesday morning in a three-car crash in Hudsonville. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on Balsam Drive near Elmwood Park Drive, deputies say. A 2012 Lincoln MKX had been traveling southbound on Balsam Drive when the driver lost control and slid into...
Walker denies condo project after neighbors refuse to share road access
Plans to build 30 accessible condominiums for seniors and people with disabilities in Walker have stalled after neighboring homeowners refused to share road access and left the developers without a required second entrance for emergency vehicles. The Walker Planning Commission voted 6-1 on Dec. 3 to deny a...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Michigan Has Seafood So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
In the heart of Grand Rapids, where you’d least expect to find ocean-fresh seafood, Fish Lads stands as a testament to the fact that sometimes the best culinary experiences come without the fancy tablecloths and mood lighting. Just honest-to-goodness seafood that’ll make you question why you’ve been settling for...
Holland State Park’s main parking lot closed due to ‘illegal activity’
The closure was announced Tuesday on social media, citing "illegal activity" as the reason for blocking access to the larger parking area.
One person dead after vehicle strikes e-bike in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A 67-year-old Holland man died Tuesday night after falling off an e-bike and being struck by a vehicle, according to local police. Police said the incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. near the intersection of State Street and 22nd Street. Witnesses reported that the man, identified as Daniel Eugene Woods,...
Newly released court docs in Irene Whitehead case
New court documents show that a firefighter raised suspicions about Whitehead as early as 2023. (Dec. 9, 2025)
‘Girl Bosses’: Women entrepreneurs under one roof transform GR building
"Girl Bosses": Women entrepreneurs find success together in a shared space under one roof, as they transform vacant Grand Rapids building
Grand Rapids First Ward commissioner won’t seek reelection in 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new face is guaranteed on the Grand Rapids City Commission in 2027, after a commissioner has decided not to seek reelection next year. Commissioner Drew Robbins, who represents the city’s First Ward, announced Monday, Dec. 8, that he won’t run for another term on the board when his term expires...
Grand Rapids suburb seeks feedback on controversial zoning proposal
CASCADE TWP., MI – Cascade Township residents will get a chance to ask questions and offer feedback on proposed zoning changes that have been met with pushback by the community. The four open house events will take place from 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and...

















