Marching bands: Band of the Week winner Jenison going for 9th state title in...
Jenison High School’s marching band has won MLive’s seventh Band of the Week reader poll, edging out Grand Haven High School’s band and beating dozens of other bands in the online voting. The victory comes as the band prepares to seek its ninth consecutive state championship Saturday...
Historic Grand Rapids church to be demolished under proposed westside housing plan
Founded by Irish immigrants in 1870, Saint James Catholic Church on Bridge Street held its last mass in 2022. It closed due to declining attendance, priest shortages and mounting repair costs. Now, The Diocese of Grand Rapids has agreed to sell the vacant property to investment firm Beckett Industries. “They've...
150-year-old Grand Rapids Church May Face The Wrecking Ball
A 150-year-old West Side church may face the wrecking ball. St. James Catholic Church on Bridge Street could become housing, and neighbors get a say Nov. 12.
Fall Foliage Forecast: Nov. 5, 2026
Fall colors are starting to disappear with windy and cooler weather taking over West Michigan.
Mid-Michigan bank completes acquisition of West Michigan’s Grand River Bank
Mount Pleasant-headquartered Isabella Bank has officially entered the Grand Rapids area with its acquisition of Grand River Bank.
Rescued Farm Animals Take Center Stage at Grand Rapids Gala
Think cowboy boots paired with ballgowns, rhinestones alongside bolo ties, and an evening where the most memorable guests might have four legs.
Meet ‘Toddler Woods,’ the tiny golfer with a viral swing
One West Michigan family has gained the attention of millions after videos online of their young son playing golf went viral.
Kings of Leon to play pair of Michigan shows on ‘O My Beloved’ tour
Veteran Southern rockers Kings of Leon have announced a pair of Michigan concerts on their upcoming tour behind their new album, "O My Beloved." The band will perform at Pine Knob on May 23 and at Grand Rapids' Acrisure Amphitheater on May 18. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 9 a.m. Nov. 13 via Ticketmaster. Presales start at 9 a.m. Nov. 9. The concerts are a part of the band's 30-date 2027 North American tour, which launches May 8 in Bristow, Va., and wraps Oct. 15 in New York City. Band
Struggling to stay afloat, Grand Rapids Pride Center asks for help
The Grand Rapids Pride Center, Michigan’s oldest LGBTQ+ community center, is asking the community it has served for nearly four decades for help keeping its doors open.
Demolition permit requested for old Reserve Center
Demolition could get underway soon on the old Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Grand Rapids.

















