Pothole prompts lane closures on US-131 north of Grand Rapids
Lane closures will be in effect on a stretch of US-131 north of Grand Rapids while crews work to fix a pothole.
One injured in two vehicle crash in Walker Thursday
WALKER, Mich. — A 21-year-old man from Saugatuck suffered serious injuries Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Walker, according to police. The Walker Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Wilson Ave SW and Riverbend Dr SW around 4 p.m. Preliminary investigation shows a pickup...
Fundraising goal met thanks to ‘community and love’ of Sullivan Field, organizers say
Sullivan Field has exceeded its fundraising goal to restore the historic Grand Rapids ballpark.
Ah-Nab-Awen Park closed for project to restore rapids to Grand River
Ah-Nab-Awen Park is under construction as Grand Rapids works to add dams in an effort to bring the rapids back to the Grand River.
Kids Food Basket founder highlighted at charity event
KENTWOOD, Mich. — Vintage + More hosted the founders of several West Michigan non-profits at a Meeting of the Missions. The event allowed the founders to network and raise money for their causes through a little retail therapy. Kathleen Kemperman, Vintage + More's owner, was thrilled that she brought...
The Legend of Kent County’s Wabasis Lake and its rumored buried treasure
If you dig deep into the history of Wabasis Lake Park in Kent County, you'll find a tale of treachery and buried treasure. If you bring a shovel to its grounds, you may find the rumored gold.
FBI burglary data shows Michigan has sixth-largest increase in reported burglaries
A new analysis of FBI burglary data shows Michigan had the sixth-largest increase in reported burglaries nationwide in 2026. The study by Compare the Market found burglary reports in Michigan climbed 33 percent, rising from under 11,000 cases in 2025 to more than 14,600 so far this year. Detroit recorded...
Grand Rapids board backs $5.5M townhome development plan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A proposal to build 20 townhomes across three Grand Rapids properties is moving forward after a city board approved a developer’s request for $1.3 million in tax incentives. The Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday unanimously approved the request from Ricky Labra of...
Kent County reports rabies-positive bat, urges residents to take precautions
Rabies is a deadly but preventable disease that can spread to people and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal.And with the discovery of a rabies positive bat, the Kent County Health Department and Kent County Animal Shelter are now urging residents to take precautions. This is...
Construction underway on ‘transformative’ Factory Yards project in Grand Rapids
The first phase of construction is underway at Factory Yards, a $150 million mixed-use project that developers hope will be "transformative" for the neighborhood in southwest Grand Rapids.
