Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Nate Elenbaas was swimming in Higgins Lake two years ago, something he had been doing for years. But after diving in at a ‘bad angle’ one time, the 24-year-old says he became paralyzed. “Never in a million years,” he said.” I've been going...

A fire official says the victim was alert and breathing when transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —The housing shortage in Grand Rapids and Kent County has narrowed slightly, but the region still needs an estimated 33,914 homes and rental units by 2029 to meet demand, a new study shows. Here’s a breakdown of the housing shortage, including the need for rentals versus...

As the temperatures go up, so do reports of thefts around the Grand Rapids area. If your neighborhood Facebook group has been buzzing with break-in chatter lately—you're not alone. In Alger Heights, I’ve seen multiple posts about cars being broken into, and it turns out the problem stretches well beyond my...

NILES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting on Monday, according to the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened on Third Street, just south of Fort Street, at about 6 p.m. in Niles Township. Kent County: Motorcyclist found dead after crash that...

Pink Paw Patisserie offers Drooly dog seltzers, Bow Wow Bourbon and dog bone frosted cookies.

Some restaurants might win an award once and ride the wave for years. But when a place keeps racking up national recognition? That’s when you know it’s the real deal. One Grand Rapids spot just snagged another impressive honor—named the best seafood restaurant in the entire state by Lovefood.com.

Crews are working on the finishing touches at Godwin Mercado, a new, year-round market facility opening soon in Wyoming.

Local volunteers and the Grandville Fire Department responded to a late-night weekend emergency call from the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary Saturday to save the lives of six newborn ducklings who were stranded in a retention pond.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has announced the lineup for its 2025 Ayers Basement Systems Tuesday Evening Music Club. The annual event series takes place on select Tuesday evenings in June, July and August, with the next show set for July 1. Guests can expect...