How the Grand Rapids ‘Wind Phone’ Helps People Process Loss
Visitors are invited to sit, dial, and speak freely at this quiet spot designed to help those coping with loss.
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Grand Rapids First Ever Pickle Palooza Is On The Way and It’s A Big Dill
West Michigan gets its first-ever Pickle Palooza in Grand Rapids at LMCU Ball park May 2, 2026. Food, drinks, games, and live entertainment make this event a big dill for pickle lovers.
Where To Celebrate National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day In Grand Rapids
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is Saturday. Here’s where Grand Rapids shops are serving breakfast-inspired ice cream and sweet morning deals.
A Turkey Found A Unique Way To Ride ‘The Rapid’ Bus For Free
Video captured a turkey perched on the roof of a Rapid bus while it moved through a busy intersection.
Grand Rapids Restaurant Makes OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic List – Again
Leo’s Seafood in Grand Rapids is the only Michigan restaurant named to OpenTable’s 2026 list of the most romantic restaurants in the U.S., based on millions of diner reviews.
West Michigan Fake Nurse Scam Ends in Prison Time
A woman who was pretending to be a nurse at a West Michigan health facility was arrested, tried, and sentenced to prison.
How A West Michigan Family Ended Up On ‘Family Feud’
A West Michigan family takes the Family Feud stage and shares what it was like meeting Steve Harvey.
Michigan Judge Prescribes Jail Time To Woman Posing As Nurse
Michigan woman Leticia Gallarzo was sentenced to over six years in prison for impersonating a registered nurse using stolen identities and fake credentials at healthcare facilities
Severe Weather Sparks Groundhog Day Moments On West Michigan Roads
With heavy snow and strong winds painting a familiar scene, drivers are grappling with a series of alarming multi-vehicle crashes this January.
West Michigan Teacher Resigns After Explicit Photo Manipulation Allegations
Former Northview High School teacher Joshua Balhorn resigned and now faces felony charges for manipulating student photos to appear nude, a crime punishable by up to 40 years.
Grand Rapids Finally Gives Residents a Break on Sidewalk Shoveling
Buried sidewalks and nonstop snow prompt Grand Rapids to loosen enforcement while still requiring safe, passable walkways.
Can Grand Rapids Defend Its Title of ‘Beer City USA’?
Grand Rapids is once again duking it out for the title of 'Beer City USA' in a USA Today 10best poll. Your vote can make it No. 1 for the sixth year in a row.