Former MSP sgt. asks court to dismiss civil lawsuit
A former Michigan State Police sergeant who hit a man with a cruiser, killing him, has asked a judge to dismiss the civil case against him.
What’s Going On This Month: July 2025
July 4-6 The 4th Annual Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is a three-day event celebrating a diverse community of food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment throughout the 4th of July weekend. Admission is free, so you can just stop by and try any of the dozens of booths and food trucks throughout Calder Plaza,...
Helpful tips for keeping pets calm on July 4
Fireworks can be extreme stressors for animals, unless pet-owners take precaution and make a plan for keeping their furry friends safe and happy.
Grand Rapids community members rally for Job Corps as closure threat looms
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After much concern, the doors of the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps center won't be closing for good just yet. "The amazing output that they really have in the community, for the students they have is something nice, like that is so irreplaceable,” said community member Austin McFarland.
Grand Rapids woman killed in LaPorte County rollover crash
LaPorte County deputies responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash late Sunday morning near the intersection of County Roads 800 South and 900 West. The crash occurred at approximately 11:10 a.m. when a green 2001 Ford Ranger, driven by 31-year-old Rebecca Kuiper of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went off the roadway while...
Michigan is big on data centers, but what do Switch and Microsoft do for...
Despite minimal job growth, experts say data centers are essential infrastructure for manufacturing, so Michigan needs big incentives to attract them.
Services set for ‘beloved’ boy, 6, who drowned at Millennium Park
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Celebration of Life service is Tuesday, July 1, for Santana James Howland, 6, who drowned at Millennium Park. The service is at noon at Brown’s Funeral Chapel, 627 Jefferson Avenue SE. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Grand Rapids Sushi Restaurant Closes After 15 Years
Grand Rapids has lost yet another local restaurant. Honestly, 2025 has been rough on the GR food scene. We just shared news about a downtown eatery shutting down and a Balkan bakery closing up shop. Now, Sushi Kuni is the latest to shut its doors. Sushi Kuni, located on Breton...
Pilot died at airport next to his home in aircraft he had built from...
The pilot who died in a plane crash on Sunday at a small airport in Ottawa County lived along the air strip and had built the experimental aircraft from a kit.
Deputies: Dead motorcyclist found crashed off road near Sand Lake
A Kent County worker found a dead motorcyclist and his crashed bike on the side of the road east of Sand Lake Monday, deputies said.
