Lifestyle
Grand Rapids Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday
Bernice Garmon has lived through a century of change and remains active in her community.
Grand Rapids Art Museum Hosts Family Night Fundraiser
Annual GRAM FAM event to benefit the museum's Learning and Creativity Department
Lost Yesterdog Documentary Resurfaces in Grand Rapids
Someone made a documentary about the iconic Eastown hot dog joint and most people have never seen it.
Crime
Federal Judge Charged with 'Super Drunk' OWI, Formal Complaint Filed
Thomas Ludington, a federal judge in Michigan, faces criminal charges after a drunk driving incident near his vacation home last fall.
Family disputes police account of fatal shooting of Grand Rapids man
Community members question narrative around death of Da'Quain Johnson, 32, during confrontation with police
Former Grandville Orthodontist Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
Thomas Shannon pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting over 20 minors, some as young as 12 years old.
Weather
Driving Tips for Snowy, Icy Conditions in Grand Rapids
Meteorologist explains how different winter weather impacts road safety
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
Business
Schuil Coffee Acquires Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Grand Rapids-based coffee company expands Michigan footprint with purchase of Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
Trader Joe's Recalls Frozen Chicken Fried Rice Due to Possible Glass Contamination
Michigan shoppers urged to check for affected packages with 'best by' dates from September to November 2026.
Exclusive club with speakeasy, rooftop lounge eyed for downtown Grand Rapids
The Commerce Club would cost $10,000 per year to join and feature luxury amenities like overnight suites.
Politics
Grand Rapids Mayor Calls for 'Shaming' of Gun Owners
LaGrand says gun owners should feel 'ashamed' and criticizes police tactics
Michigan Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Zoning Overhaul to Boost Housing Supply
New legislation would force local zoning changes to spur more housing construction and address rising costs.
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
