New Woodland Mall Store Lets You Try Snacks From Around the World
Craving global flavors? Exotic Snack Guys just opened at Woodland Mall with rare candies, chips, and sodas from around the world.
Shocking! Another Bites the Dust As Smokey Bones Closes
With the doors shut for good at Smokey Bones, the community reflects on a beloved spot’s rise and unexpected fall over the years.
FULL GUIDE | ArtPrize 2025 returns to Grand Rapids with hundreds of entries
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Starting next week, Grand Rapids will be a bit more colorful as ArtPrize rolls into the city with larger-than-life artwork and a chance for local artists to win thousands. Venues across Grand Rapids host artwork ranging from paintings to glass pieces to gargantuan sculptures. You'll...
Kent County Jail’s Historic Home in Downtown Grand Rapids Revealed
Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.
Old, Hidden Sign In Great Condition Uncovered On Alpine Ave
A piece of Grand Rapids automotive history was uncovered when the Bug and Buggy Inc. sign resurfaced during building renovations.
Man to stand trial for drunken driving crash that killed ‘loving father, husband’
KENT COUNTY, MI – A suspected drunk driver will stand trial for a broad daylight crash that killed a 71-year-old man riding his motorcycle, a judge ordered Wednesday. Jacob Henry Schulte, 42, was bound over to Kent County Circuit Court this week on two felony charges in connection with a crash that claimed the life...
Michigan Residents Warned: Do Not Eat Fish From These Lakes
Michigan residents are being warned to avoid eating fish from several lakes that could cause severe health problems.
Early educators unite in Grand Rapids to tackle West Michigan’s child care crisis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan is facing a full-blown child care crisis. Families are struggling to find affordable, accessible care, creating a “child care desert” where parents are forced to choose between staying in the workforce or staying home with their children. This Saturday, Sept. 13,...
Local scouts take part in 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Salute
Every year, local scouts take part in a day-long salute at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Corewell Health launches new treatment for atrial fibrillation
Doctors at Corewell Health say they have a new procedure that will give patients with atrial fibrillation more choices and safer options.