Grand Rapids MI

KENTWOOD, Mich. — If you planned ahead, most of your presents wer under the tree on Christmas Eve. But at Woodland Mall in Kentwood, there were still plenty of people buying last-minute gifts ahead of the holiday. “We're just trying to get a couple last-minute gifts we would really...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Just weeks into his new job, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom – sharing a small apartment with his wife and two children – was told that an officer was just involved in a shooting. A former commander for Chicago Police Department, Winstrom...

The Detroit-bred guitarist blazed a loud, shapeshifting trail through his career catalog in mid-April for 2,600 rabid fans at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. We revisit the Local Spins review, with photos. EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, we continue our countdown of the Top 10 stories of the year at Local Spins...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - A new coffee shop is planned for a Hudsonville neighborhood this month. Ziggi’s Coffee is set to open a new location at 3830 32nd St., Suite 100, starting Dec. 30, just before locals pencil in their New Year’s Eve plans. A Colorado-based chain, local...

The Ottawa County Sheriff's office says a driver failed to stop at a flashing red light in Zeeland and hit a deputy vehicle.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Audubon Club is gearing up for its 66th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday. The event coincides with the National Audubon Society's 126th Christmas Bird Count. Environment: Funding to track long-term health of Great Lakes approved through 2030. Volunteers and bird lovers...

If you crave Italian comfort with a side of game day energy, Monelli’s in Wyoming, Michigan delivers every single time. Think bubbling pizzas, twirlable pastas, and a lively sports bar vibe that makes every seat feel like the best seat in the house. With a crackling fireplace, jukebox charm, and TVs everywhere you...

For firefighters like Grandville Fire Chief Jed Wild, Christmas is just another day on the job. Crews are staffed 24/7, ready to respond at a moment's notice.

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom was selected as a finalist for the police chief job in Pensacola, Florida Tuesday.

Photojournalist Steve Jessmore figures he and his camera have spent 225 mornings on the boardwalk that leads out onto Reeds Lake, a lake flanked by million-dollar homes and around the corner from a Starbucks.