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The City of Grand Rapids shares that most West Michigan residents are over-salting their driveways and sidewalks. Watch to learn how a single cup of salt per space can keep surfaces safe, save money, and protect plants, water, and wildlife.

Meet Phoebe the S-Curve Kitty before the Rise face the Atlanta Vibe with proceeds helping a local shelter.

Did you know that Heart of West Michigan United Way offers free tax assistance in Allegan, Kent and Ottawa counties for households earning $69,000 or less? Find out how to get the most out of your money this tax season.

Many people who live in the Grand Rapids area are not happy with how retailers do not accept all returnable bottles and cans.

With Fat Tuesday approaching, Michiganders are searching for the best paczki. The Looney Baker in Livonia just earned the title of best donut shop in Michigan and is known for its Paczki Day treats.

If you’ve got kids or you’re just a big fan of monster trucks and motocross, Monster Jam Freestyle Mania is coming to Grand Rapids! Two chances to win family 4-pack of tickets.

As tax season rolls around, there’s more than just paperwork on the horizon—scammers are out in full force, and one is targeting folks right here in West Michigan.

The Swedish metal veterans parted ways with Alissa White-Gluz in late 2025.

Downtown residents without outdoor space can still garden thanks to a fully supported community plot program.

A video taken several years ago of Chad Kroeger drunk singing Nickelback's 'Rockstar' to a fan in a casino has gone viral again.

Their last album came out in 2004.

Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival 2026 returns to DeVos Place with bourbon, rye, Scotch and more, giving West Michigan whiskey lovers a bourbon trail style experience.

Sleep Theory, The Used, The Academy Is and Anberlin have all been added to the lineup for the 2026 Vans Warped Tour.

Grunge isn't known for being the happiest music, but we compiled a list of the 'happiest' (sounding) songs by Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and others.

Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, The Hu and The Black Keys lead this week's new tour announcements.

Detroit’s 29-year streak of hosting college bowls ends in 2026, after Ford Field announced that there will be no bowl game this year.

Newly unsealed Epstein documents reference Battle Creek, adding another Southwest Michigan location to the DOJ release.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.