Grand Rapids MI

Occasional heavy downpours possible, but widespread drought relief through the end of the month looks slim.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The community gathered in Calder Plaza this weekend to celebrate the 6th annual A Glimpse of Africa Festival. Kicking off in Grand Rapids on Saturday morning and running through Sunday, the festival was a hub of culture, food, artwork, fashion and music. According to the...

The collision caused significant damage to the overpass, prompting MDOT to shut down the southbound lanes of US 131 until the structure can be assessed and repaired.

A man is dead after a shooting in Grand Rapids Sunday evening, police say.

Two major manufacturers, Marshall Excelsior and Howard Miller, will close multiple plants in Michigan by next year, citing tariffs, high costs, and a weak housing market.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The American Legion Post 2 in Grand Rapids, partnered with the Ypsilanti-based organization 22 A Day, concluded their month-long veteran suicide awareness campaign on Saturday. The legion placed crosses with names of veterans who have tragically taken their own lives from PTSD along US-131 for...

Every once in a while, you wanna try a truly unique dining experience and find a place that can cook up a good steak, offer a good salad, and some unique menu items. One of those places is Texas de Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse, and it looks as though this fall they’re going to be adding a brand new location to the...

Do you ever just need some time to get away from it all for a while, escape from the hustle and bustle of life? Or maybe get away from other people's lives and be alone for a bit. As more and more buildings get put up, it feels like quiet spaces are becoming few and far between, especially if you live in a metro area.

MomsBloom is inviting the community to “Grow the Village” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Leadlight Counseling, 217 E. 24th St. (Suite 201) in Holland , according to a community announcement. The free event aims to rally support for the continuation of postpartum services in Ottawa County. Attendees will hear from...

Many West Michigan drivers will recognize M-45 as Lake Michigan Drive, the highway that runs from near Downtown Grand Rapids through Standale, Allendale and the campus of Grand Valley State University and west to the coast. What few remember or realize is that the highway was incorrectly signed within the...