Holland passes resolution in support of upgrades at Hope College
Holland City Council recently passed a resolution in support of the "Hope College 2025 Project," ensuring favorable financing in an amount not to exceed $10 million for several updates and upgrades at the school. The greenlight comes just over a week after the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved a necessary...
Semi-crash closes ramp to US-131, burned human remains identified and more top stories
Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. Drivers looking to get on southbound US-131 from westbound I-196 in Grand Rapids will have to use a different route until further notice after a semi-truck carrying 140,000lbs of pea gravel and sand crashed Tuesday morning, according to Michigan State Police...
West Michigan nonprofit, now expanding, aims to give weekend meals to 15,000 kids
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - For Dave Feenstra, a retired principal at Hudsonville Public Schools, the best time of the week is Thursday at 9 a.m., when he hauls bins filled with food - apples, packets of Ramen noodles and jars of peanut butter - through school hallways. He said joyful...
Drone video captures massive waves violently crashing along Lake Michigan coast, towering over lighthouse
Huge waves smashed against a lighthouse on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, as strong winds created nasty conditions in the area.
Casey’s makes $10k donation to Feeding America West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A growing convenience store chain recently gave Feeding America West Michigan (FAWM) a major boost in its efforts to make sure families have healthy meals. On Friday, Casey's made a $10,000 donation to FAWM during a grand opening event at 2134 Alpine Avenue NW in...
Semi-trucks shine for the holidays in third annual highway Christmas parade
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — There was no need to head out to a Christmas light show Saturday if you were along Red Arrow Highway, because local truck drivers brought one to you. The Red Arrow Convoy was a chance to show their creativity and put on a mobile Christmas...
Dispatch: Fire and small explosion at Plainfield Twp. home
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Plainfield Township home is burning after a fire and small explosion broke out Sunday morning. The fire was reported around 9:20 a.m. Sunday. By 10 a.m. seven fire departments from the area were responding to the fire near the intersection of Alcove Drive NE and Rogue River Run,...
Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
Wyoming’s Godwin Mercado hosts first city even with a winter wonderland
The Godwin Mercado in Wyoming hosted its first city-sponsored event Friday, marking a milestone for the community space that opened earlier this year with a winter wonderland.
Global holiday traditions showcased at Meijer Gardens
As ENLIGHTEN illuminates the skies outside Frederik Meijer Gardens, the Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibit illuminates its halls.

















