Grand Rapids

5/7/2026 5:10:53 AM

Getaway driver gets 18 years for chase leading to teen being struck by police SUV

Man Sentenced As Driver In Chase Preceding Teen's Collision With Police VehicleOutcome In High-Speed Pursuit CaseA 38-year-old man has been handed a prison sentence, having been identified as the driv...

4/30/2026 9:17:22 PM

Organizers announce no Yassou! Greek Festival this year

No Greek Festival in Grand Rapids This Year, Organizers ConfirmFor the first time in decades, Grand Rapids will go without its beloved Yassou Greek Festival. Organizers have officially pulled the plug...

4/27/2026 9:12:05 AM

Missing Grand Rapids woman located unharmed, police confirm

Investigation Underway for Missing Michigan WomanAuthorities have launched a widespread search effort for a woman who disappeared under circumstances that have prompted public concern. Law enforcement...

4/21/2026 7:19:41 PM

Police Arrest Suspect in Two Separate Sexual Assault Investigations

Suspect in Two Separate Sexual Assault Cases Apprehended After Multi-County Search A man sought by authorities in connection with two distinct sexual assault investigations has been taken into ...

4/17/2026 9:11:50 PM

A Sudden Deluge Leaves Local Shop Swamped With Repair Costs

Grand Rapids Business Owners Grapple with Costly Flood AftermathHeavy rainfall that inundated West Michigan this week has left a trail of significant property damage, with several local businesses fac...

4/17/2026 7:20:22 AM

Building for the Floods: Resilient Expansion in a Wetter World

Grand Rapids Museum's Major Expansion Engineered for a Changing ClimateA significant museum expansion in Grand Rapids is being constructed with a future of higher water levels in mind. The project's f...

4/5/2026 5:07:01 AM

How Communities Are Building Trust and Safety After Tense Police Encounters

Caravan Protest in Grand Rapids Demands Police AccountabilityA procession of vehicles wound its way through the streets of Grand Rapids on Sunday afternoon, a rolling demonstration sparked by recent u...

3/27/2026 5:19:20 AM

Man found not guilty in downtown shooting case

Man Cleared of All Charges in 2023 Grand Rapids Homicide CaseA Kent County jury has found a man not guilty in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting in Grand Rapids. The verdict, delivered this week, c...

5/1/2026 11:06:48 PM

Breathtaking Chihuly glass exhibition shatters expectations with colossal new works in Grand Rapids

Chihuly’s Dazzling Glass Spectacle Is Bursting Into Grand Rapids This FalllandA sweeping exhibition of mind-bending sculptures crafted from blown glass is scheduled to arrive in West Michigan centocnv...

4/27/2026 9:12:21 AM

Parents walked past unmarked grave for years—until she was buried with her long-lost soldier

Hundreds Honor Unsung Heroines at Historic Headstone Ceremony More than two centuries after her quiet passing, a wife of a Revolutionary War soldier has finally been marked with a proper memorial. Or...

4/24/2026 7:15:15 PM

Yesterdog sniffs out 50 years as one of America's top underground hot dogs

Yesterdog: A Grand Rapids Icon Celebrates 50 Years of Hot Dogs, CommunityBeyond serving up grilled franks and chili-covered creations, Yesterdog has quietly claimed a title not many eateries can boast...

4/19/2026 11:07:03 PM

Witnesses sought after downtown assault near popular bar

Grand Rapids Police Officer Injured in Early Morning Disturbance A Grand Rapids Police Department officer was hospitalized following an incident in the downtown area early Sunday morning. Authoriti...

4/17/2026 7:22:31 AM

3D Mammography Mobile Unit Arrives at Wyoming Clinic

Mobile 3D Mammography Unit Brings Vital Screenings to Wyoming Community A state-of-the-art mobile health unit equipped with advanced 3D mammography technology is scheduled to provide services at a ...

4/9/2026 3:11:38 PM

Your 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup is Here

Frederik Meijer Gardens Unveils Ambitious 2026 Concert SeasonIn a move that has captivated the West Michigan arts community, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has announced its full concert lin...

3/30/2026 7:11:21 PM

Rising Poet Champions Art as a Force for Change

Grand Rapids Poet Laureate to Lead Lecture on the Power of Words in Activism GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city's current poet laureate is set to lead a public lecture exploring the enduring connection...

3/27/2026 5:18:28 AM

Gas prices soaring? Here's how rideshare drivers are adapting.

Rideshare Driver Navigates Soaring Fuel Costs in Tight Economy"Every Mile Counts Now": Driver Speaks on Financial SqueezeA rideshare driver, who we are calling Marcus to protect his privacy, is detail...

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5/10/2026 3:20:37 PM

Cravings unlocked: New survey reveals the best snacks that people can’t stop eating.

Cravings Unleashed: New Survey Reveals Peak Snacking Hours and Go-To BitesWhat the science of cravings says about eating habits with no sign of fading finds optimal first-degree nationwide self-contro...

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5/10/2026 3:19:52 PM

Deadlier hantavirus puts entire Atlantic cruise in quarantine mode here now

Hantavirus Alert: Cruise Ship Docks as Deadly Outbreak Nears a Critical JunctionPublic health officials are closely monitoring developments after a cruise ship linked to a concerning hantavirus cluste...

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5/10/2026 3:19:10 PM

Woman Dead After Slammed Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On Busy I-95 Stretch

Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life on I-95 in StaffordA devastating crash late Thursday night on Interstate 95 resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman after her vehicle collided with a p...