Over 20 vendors to descend on Grand Rapids for annual Cultural Heritage Festival
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) will hold its annual Cultural Heritage Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, in celebration of the city’s rich history. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature music and dance performances, presentations, vendors, food, and more from over 30 organizations and...
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.
Prayers Pouring In After 3 Teens Die In ‘Wrong-Way’ Crash
This past Sunday, a horrific accident on a Michigan highway claimed the lives of three teenagers. According to the authorities, a 38-year-old Grand Rapids woman was driving south on the northbound lanes of US-131 when she crashed a Subaru Legacy into a Ford Fusion. Both the Ford driver and a ...
Is Trunk or Treat Replacing Trick or Treat in Grand Rapids?
We asked locals how they plan to spend Halloween night, and the responses show a divide between tradition and modern convenience.
Five Detroit companies relocate to Grand Rapids in under two years
Social enterprise Rebel Nell becomes latest Detroit business to open Grand Rapids location, joining Shinola and others in a westward expansion.
City of Wyoming Seeks Local Candidates for Housing Inspector Position
The City of Wyoming, located southwest of Grand Rapids, is hiring a Housing Inspector for its building inspections department. Nicole Hofert, Director of Community and Economic Development, is overseeing the recruitment. The Housing Inspector will enforce city codes related to property health, safety, building...
The Sweet House in Grand Rapids earns state historical marker
The Sweet House, one of the oldest standing homes in West Michigan, has been recognized with a state historical marker.
Olive hoodie and $505: Man charged with robbing Wyoming bank
Shortly after a Wyoming bank was robbed of $505, a man fitting the bandit’s description was stopped nearby with $505 in his left pants pocket, court records show.
Crews fight fire at convenience store in Trowbridge Township
The fire broke out at the Merson Store, located at the intersection of M-40 and 102nd Avenue. (Nov. 5, 2025)
Legal or Illegal to Ride Your Bike on Michigan Roads?
Frustration is brewing over cyclists on the roads versus sidewalks. The conversation online reveals some surprising opinions.
