Grand Rapids anxious to break ground on Butterworth solar project before federal tax credit...
Grand Rapids officials are moving quickly to begin construction on the former Butterworth Landfill solar array project to secure federal tax credits before they expire. “The big date for us is July 4th. If we get the project started, we turn dirt on the ground before July 4th of 2026, we have another three years to...
Saints Bowl Over the Competition, Make Historic Run at Hoosier Classic
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Every once in a while, you prepare yourself for the worst possible outcome… and then your team walks in and completely flips the script. That was the case this past weekend for the 2025–26 Aquinas Bowling program at the 57th Annual Columbia 300 Hoosier Classic in Indianapolis.
Broadside crash involving semi-truck closes Ottawa County intersection
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday, Feb. 17, are responding to a serious crash involving a semi-tractor at Port Sheldon Street and 72nd Avenue. The crash was reported at 5:14 a.m. The intersection is expected to be closed for an extended period of time while sheriff’s deputies investigate and have the...
American Heart Month: Understanding AFib symptoms and when to see a doctor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — February is American Heart Month. One in about 22 Americans are affected by atrial fibrillation (AFib). It's an irregular heart rhythm. When the beating in the upper chambers of the heart is irregular, blood does not flow as it should to the lower ventricles. On...
Grand Rapids Mayor Asks Residents to Adopt an Intersection
Grand Rapids residents are being asked to adopt intersections in their neighborhood and help with sidewalk snow removal this winter.
City of Grand Rapids Warns: Clear Snowy Sidewalks Or Expect A Bill
Winter is still lingering in West Michigan for a little while longer. However, for the early part of this week, temperatures are rising into the lower 50s, making it feel almost like spring. These warmer temperatures are welcome after how cold it has been over the past month. With the...
The 11 Best Grand Rapids Dermatologists, Including Dermatologists for Kids
These Grand Rapids Dermatologists for Kids Know What to Look for, and How to Put You at Ease. The best Grand Rapids doctors know not only know their science, but they also know how to care for patients. A pediatric dermatologist can help your child (from newborns to adolescents) with...
Woman killed, man critically injured in collision with semi-truck
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – One person was killed and another critically injured in a collision with a semi-tractor trailer on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at a four-way stop in Blendon Township. A 59-year-old Zeeland woman, a passenger in a GMC Sierra pickup truck, was killed. The driver of the pickup,...
Raising Cane’s traffic in Kentwood settles down after chaotic opening day
Traffic around the new Raising Cane's restaurant on 28th Street in Kentwood has significantly calmed down since its chaotic opening day nearly two months ago.
Is Your Neighbor’s Barking Dog Worth Calling The Police? What GRPD Has to Say
If the noise is annoying enough you can contact the non-emergency line and report it.

















