Lifestyle
Reach Out to Youth Event Introduces Kids to Healthcare Careers
Free hands-on event at MSU College of Human Medicine aims to inspire the next generation of medical professionals.
New Caribbean Restaurant and Bakery Opens in Grand Rapids
Universal Ruth Restaurant & Bakery brings Caribbean classics and American favorites to the Boston Square neighborhood.
Grand Rapids Boat Show Returns to DeVos Place
The 80-year-old event brings the anticipation of summer to West Michigan.
Sports
West Michigan Bars Prepare for Tigers TV Shakeup
New MLB partnership means Detroit fans will need to navigate multiple streaming services to watch games.
West Michigan woman lands Olympic volunteer role in Milan
Julie Warnke's persistence paid off after initially being selected as a reserve volunteer.
Joshua Pagan Defends NABO Lightweight Title Against Bryan Jimenez
Undefeated Pagan headlines first pro fight in hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Politics
Michigan Governor Unveils Budget Proposal
Whitmer's budget director to present spending plan to lawmakers, kicking off negotiations
Students March Through Downtown Grand Rapids After Walkout Protesting Immigration Enforcement
Hundreds of students from Grand Rapids Public Museum High School marched to Rosa Parks Circle to call for greater awareness of the impact of immigration policies.
Former Michigan Democratic Party Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement
Traci Kornak faces felony charges amid scrutiny over ties to Attorney General Dana Nessel
Crime
Hudsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing, Transferring Machinegun Conversion Devices
19-year-old Ethan Carter faces up to 10 years in prison for federal firearms charges.
Man Agrees to Pay $1.6M in Restitution for Scam Targeting Seniors
Karanpreet Singh pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in an international scheme that stole from elderly victims across multiple states.
Grand Rapids Names Interim Police Chief
Deputy Chief Joseph Trigg to lead department during transition
Business
West Michigan Sees Influx of Data Center Development, Sparking Community Concerns
The Right Place, an economic development organization, promotes data center growth, but locals voice opposition
Longtime Hudsonville Ice Cream Owner Denny Ellens Dies
Ellens, who led the company through a major growth phase, was 70 years old.
Fifth Third Bancorp Completes $10.9B Acquisition of Comerica
The combined company is now the ninth-largest bank in the U.S. with $294 billion in assets.
