Grand Rapids MI

“Shipwreck hunting is a passion, a disease—once you start, you cannot quit,” says the shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn. The 80-year-old recently announced the discovery of the Lac La Belle, a 217ft passenger steamer that lay at the bottom of Lake Michigan for more than 150 years. On a stormy October night in 1872, just...

Temperatures will climb to the low 50s today with sunshine returning, especially for the first half of the day. (March 4, 2026)

Grand Rapids, MI. -- An independent investment firm has made several business acquisitions in Grand Rapids recently to help keep ownership and capital in West Michigan. Sleeping Giant Capital says it is focused on investing in the region, which the company considers to be any area west of U.S. 127.

As gas prices rise, small changes under the hood and behind the wheel can help drivers stretch their fuel budget, M&T Auto Service owner David Schwander.

“So, this is the next step in what’s been a 10+ year process to see if we can get solar power installed at the Butterworth Landfill.”. That’s Assistant City Manager Doug Matthews speaking with Grand Rapids’ Fiscal Committee. “So, at this point, we’re looking at a power...

Cascade Township is tapping the brakes on big-tech development, at least for now. Last Wednesday, township trustees voted to temporarily block data-center proposals, approving a six-month moratorium that pauses permits, rezoning and other approvals. The board also created an ad-hoc subcommittee to work with township...

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is warning residents of a scam. KCSO officials remind residents that police will not call and request money over the phone and demand cash payments, bitcoin, gift cards, or currency of that kind, they said in a Facebook post.

Renovations revealed a vintage Remes Drug Store sign hidden behind a former Rite Aid facade, and it’s in incredible condition.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Detroit, MI – Clocks across Michigan will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to complete...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Pastor Darryl Gaddy made his position known when it comes to how Da'quain Johnson died on February 18. He spent most of his eulogy saying his community wants justice. "We are grieving, but we're grieving with purpose," said Gaddy during the funeral. "We start our...