Grand Rapids native to headline ‘Big Time Boxing’ event in Puerto Rico
Rising prospect and Grand Rapids native Joshua James Pagan will headline a boxing event in Puerto Rico on Oct. 23 as part of Salita Promotions’ ‘Big Time Boxing’ series. The fight card takes place at the Coliseito Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, airing live on DAZN.
EGLE shares new PFAS area of interest in Kent County
The new PFAS area of interest is in the Wyoming and Grandville area, called the "Chicago Drive and Lee Street Area of Interest."
At ‘homicide school,’ detectives get hands-on experience
A bloody handprint, a knife and a lifelike mannequin on the floor — all elements of a mock crime scene that was set up in the Grand Rapids area Wednesday.
Michigan State Police hosts homicide training school
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - On Wednesday in Grand Rapids, police departments from across Michigan participated in homicide school training, hosted by the Michigan State Police and Michigan State University’s College of Criminal Justice. The training provides law enforcement with the opportunity to learn about new...
Spirit Halloween Stores in Grand Rapids 2025
From empty Party City buildings to old Joann’s Fabrics, here’s where Spirit Halloween has taken over this year.
Tickets on sale now for Taylor Swift album release party in downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Calling all Swifties! It’s your time to shine this fall. A Grand Rapids music venue is hosting a Taylor Swift listening party this Halloween to commemorate her highly anticipated new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”. GLC Live at 20 Monroe announced that the...
A New Breakfast Brunch Restaurant Coming to Grand Rapids
Wendy Ringo is about to shake up breakfast in the Eastown neighborhood with her new venture. You won't want to miss this!
West Michigan township faces backlash over 55% water rate increase
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI – A West Michigan township is facing pushback from its residents over a recent 55% hike in water rates, which homeowners say was poorly planned and puts a financial strain on families. Some residents are also claiming that their water bills have skyrocketed because their meters...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A crash Thursday afternoon in Ottawa County left one person dead and three others seriously injured, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. The collision occurred just before 2 p.m. when a Chevrolet pickup truck pulling a double-axle utility trailer pulled into the path of a 2002 Honda Civic. The...
Focus West Michigan for 9-10-25: GRPS teachers, parents, and students demand more transparency, pay...
Grand Rapids Public School teachers parents and students are demanding the district increase transparency and fairly compensate educators, Muskegon Heights has a new interim city manager, the Turkey Trot is returning for its 33rd year, Wednesday is World Suicide Prevention Day, Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids...