Montcalm County man wins $1 million on lottery crossword game
A Montcalm County man said he was thrilled when he thought he won $5,000 from a scratch-off ticket. His shock grew when he realized the ticket was actually worth $1 million.
‘Breaking Bad’ actor coming to Grand Rapids for ArtPrize
Actor Bryan Cranston of hit show Breaking Bad will be in Grand Rapids for ArtPrize to promote his mezcal and tequila brand, the competition says.
Michigan’s pay-per-mile road funding pilot program begins
A pilot program replacing Michigan's 30-cent gas tax with a pay-per-mile road funding system has begun initial planning phases, with a six-month trial run expected in early 2027.
Controversial Ottawa County solar farm developer sets site plan public meetings
ZEELAND, MI -- The developer of a controversial 1,900-acre solar farm in rural Ottawa County has set two meetings to take public comment on a proposed site plan for the project. The first meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Drenthe Grove Dozeman Center, 615 68th Ave.
Trinity Health expands primary, heart and geriatric care in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Trinity Health Michigan is expanding primary care, cardiovascular care and geriatric services in three West Michigan communities. The health system announced plans to open a new primary care office Nov. 2 at 11275 Edgewater Drive in Allendale. The space will offer primary care, urgent care, pediatric
Man dead, driver arrested after Allegan County crash, deputies say
A man died in a crash near Moline early Monday, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office.
Son in arson case faces upgraded charge after dad dies
A man accused of setting fire to his father’s house near Caledonia in late June is now facing a murder charge after his father died.
New Mexican Restaurant Taco Veloz Opens in Jenison, Michigan
A building in Jenison that’s been dark for nearly two years finally has new life as a brand-new, authentic Mexican restaurant. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit closed its doors back in September of 2024 after its parent company declared bankruptcy. Originally, the new owners planned to open the spot at...
74-year-old man airlifted to Grand Rapids hospital after farm accident
MECOSTA COUNTY, MI - A 74-year-old has been left with significant injuries involving a tractor. At approximately 11:27 a.m. Monday, deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of 137th Avenue and Washington Road in Deerfield Township for a reported one-vehicle crash involving a farm tr
Faile breaks Dragons home run record
A Dayton Dragons record set over 20 years ago has been broken.

















