Lifestyle
Pope Blesses 'Broken Mary' Statue at Grand Rapids Church
The statue, found in a dumpster, has become a symbol of God's love for the broken and abandoned.
Grand Rapids Public Museum's Historic Carousel Reopens After 2-Year Renovation
Accessibility upgrades include a wheelchair-accessible chariot to welcome all visitors
Grand Rapids Art Museum Hosts Free Community Day
Visitors can enjoy free admission and arts and crafts activities on February 21st.
Business
DeVos-owned boat dealer plans mixed-use Traverse City marina by 2028
Harbor Springs-based Walstrom Marine is developing an 80- to 100-slip marina on a 2.26-acre property it acquired near Traverse City.
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.
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
Sports
Former and Current Bruins Prospects Power Latvia to Olympic Upset of Germany
Lativa ends Olympic drought with 4-3 win over Germany, thanks to goals from Dans Locmelis and Eduards Tralmaks.
Jason Terry Stays Involved in NBA After Retirement
Former NBA player continues to give back through coaching and All-Star Weekend events
State-ranked squads among Grand Rapids-area girls prep hoops teams on the rise
Several local high school basketball teams are establishing themselves as state title contenders with the playoffs approaching.
