Grand Rapids government news

Grand Rapids Firefighters Receive Pay Increase and Reduced Hours

News Summary Grand Rapids firefighters will benefit from a newly approved contract that grants an 11% pay increase over three…

9 hours ago

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…

1 day ago

Grand Rapids Considers Transition to Single Hauler Trash Collection

News Summary Grand Rapids is exploring a major change to its trash collection system by potentially switching to a single…

1 day 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

New Legislation Proposed for Road Maintenance Funding in Michigan

News Summary State Rep. Phil Skaggs has introduced House Bill 4735, which aims to increase funding for road maintenance through…

1 week ago

Semi Truck Crash Causes Fuel Leak in Grand Rapids

News Summary A semi truck crash on US-131 in Grand Rapids resulted in a significant fuel leak and traffic disruptions…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Engages Community at Commission Night Out

News Summary Grand Rapids will host its second Commission Night Out to promote community engagement on July 29 at the…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Approves Reconstruction of Plainfield Avenue

News Summary Grand Rapids has approved a $959,684 contract for the reconstruction of Plainfield Avenue. The project aims to enhance…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Public Schools Propose Closure of 10 Schools

News Summary Grand Rapids Public Schools plans to close 10 schools as part of a $305 million renovation plan due…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Ranks 22nd in Municipal Efficiency Report

News Summary Grand Rapids, MI, has been ranked 22nd among America's cities for municipal efficiency in WalletHub’s 2025 report, marking…

3 weeks ago