Government News

Grand Rapids Homeowners Seek $1.3 Million for Water Main Break Damages

News Summary Homeowners in Grand Rapids are pursuing $1.3 million in damages from the city following a water main break…

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Faces Urgent Housing Crisis

News Summary Grand Rapids and Kent County are in urgent need of 34,000 new homes and rental units by 2029…

1 month ago

Two Men Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder in Grand Rapids

News Summary Dominike Sterling and Tyriq Bettison have been ordered to stand trial in connection with the murder conspiracy of…

1 month ago

Senators Reintroduce Bill for Grand River Bands Recognition

News Summary Democratic Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin have reintroduced legislation for federal recognition of the Grand River Bands…

1 month ago

Jeep Overturns in Downtown Grand Rapids, No Serious Injuries

News Summary A Jeep overturned in downtown Grand Rapids at the intersection of Ionia Avenue NW and Pearl Street. Fortunately,…

1 month ago

U.S. Senators Reintroduce Legislation for Grand River Bands

News Summary U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin have reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to the Grand River…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Public Museum Closes Due to Hazardous Pharmaceuticals

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Museum has closed its doors after unstable pharmaceuticals were found in an exhibit during…

1 month ago

Walker Woman Sentenced for Child Abuse Case

News Summary Angel Lunsford, a 22-year-old from Walker, has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading no-contest to…

1 month ago

Tragic Accident on I-96 Claims Life of Driver

News Summary A severe accident on westbound I-96 near 3 Mile Road overpass resulted in the death of one driver,…

1 month ago

Couple Charged with Child Abuse in Grand Rapids

News Summary In a disturbing case from Grand Rapids, a couple has been charged with child torture following the severe…

1 month ago