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News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Museum and John Ball Zoo are seeking voter approval for a 10-year property tax renewal aimed at supporting operations and expansion. The proposed millage...
News Summary A motorcyclist has tragically died following a collision with a vehicle driven by a suspected intoxicated driver in Wyoming, Michigan. The accident occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m., when...
News Summary A physical altercation at Rivertown Crossings Mall escalated quickly, prompting a multi-agency police response to ensure public safety. Officers from the Grandville Police Department were the first to...
News Summary The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved a new contract that grants a 12% wage increase for law enforcement officials over the next three years. This decision, made...
News Summary Two tragic accidents in Montcalm Township, Michigan, involving pickup trucks and Amish buggies resulted in fatalities and critical injuries. A 4-month-old baby lost their life in one crash,...
News Summary Grand Rapids is now providing the innovative Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation system for hypertension treatment at Trinity Health Grand Rapids Heart and Vascular. This minimally invasive procedure offers...
News Summary The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved its top 20 priorities for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), aiming to tackle climate change challenges in the community....
News Summary Grand Rapids is exploring changes to its noise ordinance due to rising noise complaints from residents about protests outside medical facilities. The proposed adjustments aim to balance the...
News Summary Grand Rapids Public Schools has proposed a 4.5% pay raise for teachers while negotiating contracts, aiming to improve educator retention. The Grand Rapids Education Association is advocating for...
News Summary The Grand Rapids Planning Commission has granted a special land use permit to Matthew’s House Ministry for expanding operations at a new location. Despite community opposition, the new...
News Summary A new residential neighborhood with 207 homes is being proposed in Wyoming, Michigan, across from Grand View Elementary School. Spearheaded by Paramount Development Corporation, the community will feature...
News Summary The Grand Rapids Planning Commission has approved Matthew’s House Ministry’s relocation to a larger facility on Leonard St. NW. This expansion will enhance services for homeless and low-income...
News Summary In an annual poll by the Best of GR competition, Grand Rapids residents voted Lucy’s as their favorite breakfast spot. Known for its locally sourced menu, Lucy’s outshone...
News Summary Fika, a new vegan and gluten-free brunch restaurant, has opened in Grand Rapids. Located in the Lofts on Grove, it offers a variety of plant-based breakfast and lunch...
News Summary The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), detailing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance sustainability. While the plan aims...
News Summary Toasted Pickle has opened its first location in Grand Rapids, joining existing restaurants in Rockford and Grand Haven. Situated at 820 Michigan Street, the new eatery features a...
News Summary Grand Rapids welcomes Roman James, an upscale clothing boutique located at 620 Wealthy Street. The boutique opened with a grand event, promoting community engagement through a partnership with...
News Summary Arena Social Partners LLC has purchased Duke’s Bar, located at 700 Michigan St. NE in Grand Rapids, along with the adjacent parking lot. Set to reopen as Duke’s...
News Summary The Local Spins concert series at SpeakEZ Lounge in Grand Rapids resumes soon, offering a wide variety of music genres each Wednesday and Friday. Kicking off with the...
News Summary Stand-up comedian Shane Gillis delivered an unforgettable performance at Van Andel Arena, captivating audiences and showcasing his unique comedic style. The sold-out show is part of his ongoing...
News Summary Grand Rapids Public Schools has proposed a 4.5% salary increase for teachers as part of preparations for the upcoming academic year. This proposal, which requires a $4 million...
News Summary The Saturday Slip ‘n Slide event in Jenison, Michigan attracted around 8,000 attendees this summer. Featuring 100-foot slip ‘n slides along with foam pits, dunk tanks, and toddler...
News Summary The Yassou! Greek Cultural Festival returns to Grand Rapids, bringing together over 80,000 attendees to celebrate Greek traditions. The festival promises a variety of authentic Greek foods, entertainment,...
News Summary The Breakaway Music Festival has returned to Belknap Park, attracting over 15,000 attendees on its opening day. Headliner Zedd wowed the crowd with a seven-hour set, while other...
News Summary The third annual Christkindl Markt in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is set to enchant visitors with 26 days of holiday cheer from November 19 to December 23. This year’s...
News Summary Grand Rapids is gearing up to welcome ArtPrize 2025, its 15th edition, featuring diverse art installations and community events. The festival will highlight ‘Arborialis,’ a breathtaking immersive installation....
News Summary Grand Rapids, Michigan, is marked its 175th anniversary by inviting residents to vote for a design for a commemorative poster. The voting will continue until September 5, with...
News Summary A motorcyclist has tragically died following a collision with a vehicle driven by a suspected intoxicated driver in Wyoming, Michigan. The accident occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m., when...
News Summary A physical altercation at Rivertown Crossings Mall escalated quickly, prompting a multi-agency police response to ensure public safety. Officers from the Grandville Police Department were the first to...
News Summary A tragic accident in Grand Rapids resulted in the death of a motorcyclist following a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Diamond Avenue NE and Malta...
News Summary Angela Fitzgerald, a 45-year-old bus driver, faces multiple charges after a crash injured four students from the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. The incident occurred while transporting students to...
News Summary Angela Fitzgerald, 45, has been charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses following a bus crash that injured several students near Grand Rapids. The accident involved a charter bus...
News Summary In a tragic domestic violence case, Marcus Durayalle Lofton, 44, has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years for the second-degree murder of his wife, Alicia Lofton, 38....
News Summary Former police officer Christopher Schurr has filed a motion in Kent County Circuit Court to remove records from his murder case regarding the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya....
News Summary Sharmon Eubanks, a former volunteer basketball coach, has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing an underage player. The 22-year-old pled guilty to serious charges, including accosting children...
News Summary A 23-year-old man was stabbed multiple times at a Walmart in Alpine Township. The suspect, a 29-year-old man, fled but was apprehended shortly after. The victim is in...
News Summary Michigan lawmakers are in a budget stalemate that jeopardizes the state’s School Meals program, providing free meals to 1.4 million students. With the July deadline approaching, uncertainty looms...
News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation has paused the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project due to rising costs, now estimated at over $500 million. The project aimed to transform the...
News Summary On July 30, 2025, a major operation by ICE in Detroit led to the detention of 16 Hmong and Laotian immigrants, sparking fears of imminent deportation. Many of...
News Summary Robert Lulgjuraj, a Republican attorney from Macomb County, has officially declared his candidacy for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. His campaign emerges following U.S. Rep. John James’ decision to...
News Summary Seven Michigan Republican lawmakers have issued a joint statement attributing the hazardous air quality in Michigan to wildfires in Canada. They urge the Canadian government to take immediate...
News Summary In the recent municipal primary elections held on August 5, 2025, Detroit voters saw City Council President Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch advance to the mayoral race. With...
News Summary Robert Lulgjuraj has declared his candidacy for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, becoming the first Republican to enter this competitive race for the 2026 elections. With a legal background...
News Summary Joshua Cowen, an education policy professor at Michigan State University, has announced his candidacy for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District. Cowen aims to advocate for public education, affordable...
News Summary On March 11, 2025, Michigan’s Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced his campaign for governor, aiming to become the state’s first Black governor. As the competitive primary heats up...
News Summary Bob Sullivan, a legendary figure in West Michigan baseball, recently encouraged three young players before their historic competition at Wrigley Field. The 95-year-old, who has helped advance numerous...
News Summary This weekend, Grand Rapids is the place to be with a fantastic lineup of events, including the Neil Diamond musical ‘A Beautiful Noise,’ ArtPrize 2025 launch, salsa dancing,...
News Summary The city of Grand Rapids is gearing up for the fourth annual GRFD vs. GRPD Hockey Game on Saturday, April 12, at Van Andel Arena. This thrilling event...
News Summary Grand Rapids is set for significant changes with the planned demolition of the Big Boy restaurant on Pearl Street NW to make way for the new Amway Stadium....
News Summary The second annual volleyball tournament organized by Ama International will take place in Grand Rapids on April 12. This event aims to gather funds for initiatives in Zapopan,...
News Summary Steve Martin and Martin Short are extending their ‘Dukes of Funnytown!’ tour into 2025, kicking off new dates in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre on August 22, 2025....
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