Lifestyle
New Grand Rapids Eatery Serves Up Made-to-Order Chicken and Fish
Big Fish & Things offers fresh seafood and poultry with a signature 'little kick' flavor.
Pamela Lynn Swenk, Three Oaks Resident, Dies at 71
Swenk, a longtime resident of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
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.
Weather
Messy Winter Storm Headed for Michigan Next Week
Rain, snow, ice, and even thunderstorms expected as temperatures surge above normal
Some Sunshine Possible Sunday with Cool Temps
Partly cloudy skies and highs in the lower 20s expected in West Michigan
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for West Michigan
Up to 4 inches of snow and light ice expected through Friday morning
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
Politics
Michigan Appeals Court Allows Civil Rights Watchdog to Investigate Past Three-Year Deadline
Ruling keeps alive probes into police practices and other public-sector behavior that would have been cut off by time limit
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.
Business
Meijer Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Retailer settles EEOC disability discrimination suit, underscoring focus on equal opportunity for all employees.
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
