Grand Rapids News

Today it was announced as part of the casino's 'Play It Safe' initiative that the fully vaccinated will be able to visit the casino without face coverings. The casino is still asking those who have not been fully vaccinated to mask up.

A viral post on the Grand Rapids reddit forum appears to show a man walk up to a Grand Rapids home while holding a firearm. The video was captured by the homeowner and posted on the Ring Neighbors social media app.

West Michigan native Josh Sikkema's new film, 'Something In The Clouds', will be a centerpiece of an event at Studio Park in Downtown Grand Rapids. The event, Cultivate Grand Rapids 2021, will take place on June 26th.

As Michigan prepares to 'open up' as of July 1st. West Michigan based Meijer is incentivizing vaccinations for both employees and customers.

All of Celebration's indoor theaters are now officially open!

One change includes requiring a Covid-19 test prior to entering the park if you're not fully vaccinated, although there is currently no procedure listed on how to provide proof of vaccination. This will also impact those in the park as those without the vaccine will be required to mask up in indoor areas and are strongly encouraged to wear them outside and on rides.

Michigan workers have been left in a grey area because of workplace rules set by MIOSHA, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. MIOSHA has now attempted to clarify the rules to allow workers to go maskless if they've been vaccinated.

The shipping industry is currently facing a shortage of workers.

As the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic in downtown Grand Rapids winds down, Spectrum Health is expanding its vaccine clinics across West Michigan. After more than 500 newly eligible 12 to 15-year-olds were vaccinated at the health system's Saturday clinic on 60th St., officials are hoping that more parents will continue to get them vaccinated.

A new creation of Beer City USA is now available that's not only delicious, but it helps support a great cause, mental health. Mitten Brewing Co. company announced that as of today, "Things We Don't Say IPA" will be available on tap at Mitten Brewing.

Some deals last past Monday!

The city is turning the downtown area alive with art.