Government News

Man Pleads Guilty to Threats Against U.S. Leaders

News Summary James Donald Vance Jr. of Grand Rapids has pleaded guilty in federal court to making online threats against…

23 hours ago

Trump’s Executive Order Addresses Homelessness in Grand Rapids

News Summary President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order targeting homelessness in America. The directive, called 'Ending Crime and…

23 hours ago

Grand Rapids Appoints New Emergency Manager

News Summary Grand Rapids has hired Benjamin Rance as the new emergency manager, replacing Allison Farole. Rance brings over a…

2 days ago

Protests Erupt in Grand Rapids Against ICE Actions

News Summary In Grand Rapids, two members of GR Rapid Response to ICE were arrested during a protest outside an…

3 days ago

Vandalism Surge Hits Kent County Businesses

News Summary Kent County, Michigan is experiencing a troubling rise in vandalism, particularly graffiti tagging, affecting many local businesses. Significant…

3 days ago

Homeless Man Sentenced for Possession of Stolen Mail

News Summary Sergey Nydam, a homeless man in Grand Rapids, has received a three-year federal prison sentence for possessing stolen…

4 days ago

Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Flights from Grand Rapids

News Summary Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of new nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Raleigh-Durham…

5 days ago

Challenges in Homeownership for Black Families in Grand Rapids and Detroit

News Summary Grand Rapids and Detroit are facing alarming mortgage denial rates for Black applicants, exceeding 20%. This disparity highlights…

5 days ago

Kent County Approves $80 Million for Housing Projects

News Summary The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has sanctioned nearly $80 million for three major housing projects in Kent…

1 week ago

Sibley Elementary Principal Resigns After 28 Years

News Summary Principal Roselyn Charles-Maher of Sibley Elementary has announced her resignation from Grand Rapids Public Schools after 28 years,…

1 week ago