Lifestyle
Grand Rapids To Host Exciting Pickle Festivals This Summer
Pickle Palooza and new Pickle Fest to feature food trucks, games, and community spirit led by Chef Jenna's Food Hugs
West Michigan Home and Garden Show opens at DeVos Place
The annual event features over 300 local vendors and 12 competing feature gardens.
Grand Rapids Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday
Bernice Garmon has lived through a century of change and remains active in her community.
Sports
Student Revives Basketball Dreams After Cardiac Arrest
Jake Chapman defies odds to return to the court at Grand Rapids Community College
Michigan men break Guinness record for longest pickleball marathon
Brad Haverkamp and Caleb Dang played singles pickleball for 28 consecutive hours
Two Michigan Men Set New Pickleball Marathon Record
Brad Haverkamp and Caleb Dang played singles pickleball for 28 straight hours to raise money for charity.
Crime
Man Shot by Grand Rapids Police Officer Has Died
The incident occurred on the city's southeast side on Wednesday night.
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
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.
