Michigan Man Claims He Was Never Stopped After Driving Without Plates for a Year
Lucas G.R. stopped putting his license plate tabs on his car and then waited to see what happened. But nothing did. For a year, he took his car out five days a week across four or five different police jurisdictions in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But being a white man who drove to work without valid […]
Ransomware attack impacting Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An investigation is underway after the Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids experienced a ransomware attack, the company announced Friday. Goodwill said in a statement that the attack disrupted a portion of their network, impacting how local stores are operated. Goodwill staff are working with...
EGR residents could have an easier path to slowing down neighborhood traffic
City leaders in East Grand Rapids are considering changes that could make it easier and faster for neighbors to get speed cushions installed on their streets.
White Man Purposely Broke Law To Show Bias In Police Killing Of Black Man
A Michigan resident is going viral after using a Grand Rapids city commission meeting to call out what he says is racial and class bias in policing, pointing to his own experience as proof.
Brother mourns family killed by carbon monoxide in Byron Township
"I'm just glad that neither of them went alone and that they had somebody with them," said Jaydyn Dodge. His mother and sister both died from carbon monoxide poisoning while sleeping in their car on Tuesday morning.
‘This was no accident,’ Grieving daughters say of driver who caused their father’s death
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Sisters Heidi Smith and Heather Held said they are shattered, heartbroken and lost navigating life after the death of their 71-year-old father, Rick Haan. In 2025, the family’s lives were flipped upside down when Haan was killed in a crash after his motorcycle was struck by a driver who had been...
Giant hexagon will fly over West Michigan to gather data, again
In a few weeks, people in West Michigan may see a helicopter towing a giant hexagon in the sky. It's part of an effort to survey groundwater.
One Of Grand Rapids Most Popular Dog Parks Is Closed Indefinitely
A massive fallen tree damaged Hillcrest Dog Park, and repairs could take longer than expected.
New Cameras on GR School Buses Are Watching Drivers
Grand Rapids Public Schools are using AI cameras to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. Warnings are underway now, with fines and penalties starting soon.
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs Now Hiring Across Kent County, MI
Kent County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month — from machine operators to engineers, several local employers are adding to their teams. Here are some solid openings worth a look:
