Grand Rapids government news

Grand Rapids Protests Against Trump’s Policies

News Summary Thousands gathered in downtown Grand Rapids for the 'No Kings' protests, vocally opposing President Trump's policies on immigration…

19 hours ago

Grand Rapids Man Indicted for Threats Against President

News Summary James Donald Vance Jr., a 42-year-old from Grand Rapids, faces federal indictment for threatening to kill and injure…

3 days ago

New Senior Living Facility Under Construction in Wyoming, MI

News Summary A new 84-unit senior living facility is under construction at 4051 Del Mar Drive SW in Wyoming, MI,…

5 days ago

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund Invites Applications

News Summary Grand Rapids is encouraging residents to apply for the Neighborhood Match Fund program, which supports community-driven projects that…

1 week ago

Kent County Addresses Growing Deer Population Issues

News Summary Kent County is actively engaging the community to tackle the growing deer population, organizing open houses and a…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Remembers George Floyd Five Years After His Death

News Summary The Grand Rapids community held a gathering to honor George Floyd on the five-year anniversary of his death.…

3 weeks ago

Legislation Reintroduced for Federal Recognition of Grand River Bands

News Summary U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten and John James have reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to the Grand River…

3 weeks ago

City Commission Rejects Navarro Plaza Name for New Park

News Summary The Grand Rapids City Commission has voted against naming a new park in Roosevelt Park 'Navarro Plaza' due…

4 weeks ago

Marcus Lofton Murder Trial Commences in Grand Rapids

News Summary The murder trial of Marcus Lofton has begun in Grand Rapids, focusing on the death of his wife,…

4 weeks ago

Concerns Surround Tariff Policies in Manufacturing Sector

News Summary Walker Tool & Die President Jeff Umlor discussed with Senator Gary Peters the unpredictable impact of tariff policies…

4 weeks ago