Grand Rapids eyes Day of the Dead celebration for new Amway Stadium
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — With Amway Stadium set to open in 2027, the public authority that will oversee the venue is looking at ways to activate the space when it’s not being used for soccer matches. The latest idea: A Day of the Dead celebration. Rich MacKeigan, the...
Local Colleges Invite West Michigan Residents to 40th Annual MLK Celebration Focused on Community...
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Davenport University will host the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 19, 2026. The event will take place at Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids. This marks forty years of collaboration among the three institutions to honor Dr....
Kentwood approves demolition of 11-year ‘eyesore’ property
KENTWOOD, MI – The city of Kentwood is planning to demolish a partially-constructed home that has sat unfinished for 11 years. City officials say the unfinished structure is now rotting and creates a safety hazard, resulting in complaints from neighbors. The Kentwood City Commission approved the demolition and...
‘Cloud Dancer’: Pantone names Color of the Year for 2026
Pantone has selected a Color of the Year since 2000. Here's a look at the color chosen for 2026.
GRPD officer’s gun failed as man charged with knife
The knife-wielding suspect shot and seriously injured by Grand Rapids police in September on the city's West Side likely would have died except for one thing: An officer's gun misfired, the police chief said.
Man accused in fatal Ottawa County dog stabbing also allegedly cut grandmother
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A 23-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of fatally stabbing a family dog during an Ottawa County home invasion also allegedly stabbed his grandmother a few weeks earlier. Jason Neshawn Varnado was scheduled to appear Friday, Dec. 5 for a hearing in Grand Haven District Court on...
West Michigan has become a beacon for drive-thru Christmas light shows
Looking to experience holiday cheer without leaving the comforting warmth of your vehicle? West Michigan is home to numerous drive-thru light shows, prepped and ready for thousands of celebratory trips through millions of colorful lights. You can choose between a large ballpark show in Grand Rapids, a residential...
Wyoming police searching for missing 42-year-old man
The Wyoming Police Department is asking for your help to find Anthony Reliford whose family hasn't been able to reach him.
7 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Michigan Where You’ll Find The Biggest Bargains
Want to discover enormous secondhand shops in Michigan with unbeatable bargains?. These 7 massive stores provide fantastic finds and budget-friendly shopping!. 1. Uptown Cheapskate (Kentwood) This place makes thrift shopping feel like a high-end boutique experience. Uptown Cheapskate in Kentwood specializes in trendy...
Grand Rapids neighborhood to unveil new $26M community center at tree lighting event
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The fifth annual community holiday tree lighting event this Saturday, Dec. 6, will look significantly different this year for the Boston Square neighborhood. Organizers are combining the free celebration to coincide with the grand opening of the new HUB 07 community center at 1534 Kalamazoo Ave....
