Pastors renew request to sheriff, board over ICE actions; officials say they’ve done what...
OTTAWA COUNTY — West Michigan faith leaders have renewed their request that the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and the board of commissioners publicly reassure residents after months of controversial immigration enforcement efforts nationwide by the federal government. The letter, which was sent by Rev. Jared Cramer...
West Michigan plumbers in contract negotiations after month-long strike
MUSKEGON, MI – Negotiations are underway for a group of West Michigan plumbers to sign a contract with their employer after going on strike for more than a month. Plumbers for Moore Mechanical’s Grand Rapids branch went on strike Nov. 4, 2025, in front of the Shaw Walker development at 920 Washington Avenue on...
We Sure Are in a Pickle in Grand Rapids! What’s Happening?
Get ready, Grand Rapids! This summer, the pickle party is hitting new heights with festivals that'll make your taste buds tingle.
Excellent Work Sparta Police Department! They Got Their Man!
The fight against scams is real, and it’s paying off. One local police department teamed up with another to catch a fraudster who thought he could get away.
Human remains found in Comstock Park was man who went missing in 2023
The human remains found more than a week ago near US-131 and West River Drive have been identified as a man who went missing in 2023.
Western Michigan Alum Hits National Stage on Wheel of Fortune
Western Michigan alum John Phillips spins the big wheel on Wheel of Fortune March 11. Celebrate with John locally or watch from home!
Confirmed! Burger King Making Big Changes to the Whopper!
After years of the same old Whopper, Burger King's finally shaking things up— and it sounds like a mouthwatering change.
McKay Tower Biggby Coffee not closing despite employee announcements, owner says
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Citing a miscommunication, the owner of the Biggby Coffee café inside McKay Tower in downtown Grand Rapids says the shop will not permanently close Sunday. Employees at the location, 146 Monroe Center St. NW, had been telling customers the café was slated to close...
G.R. Parks & Rec to discuss Silver and Plaster creeks plans at public event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Department will host a community engagement event next Wednesday, March 11, called "Southside Creekways: Trail Conversations." The city wants to gather public input for a project that will reimagine the Silver Creek and Plaster Creek corridors as a connected...
University of Michigan Health-West boosts safety with weapons detection system at ER
WYOMING, Mich. — Patients who visit University of Michigan Health - West will find a new weapons detection system at the hospital's emergency department. This system, which is part of the hospital's ongoing efforts to boost safety for patients, visitors and staff, was installed at the department's front entrance on...

















