Laura Hardy

Grammy Winner Jelly Roll Returning to Grand Rapids This Summer
Jelly Roll is returning to Grand Rapids for the first time since 2022, playing the inaugural season at Acrisure Amphitheater.

Federal Funding Will Now Help Expand Kent County Security Camera Program
Federal funding is helping expand the Kent County Sheriff’s Office camera program through a $750,000 appropriation for the Kent Safety Network.

Michigan Native Megan Delivers Game Winner in Olympic Gold Medal Game
Michigander Megan Keller scored the overtime game winning goal for Team USA in the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game against Canada.

More Cascade Homeowners Warned of Chemicals in Water, Urged To Leave Private Wells
PFAS testing in Cascade Township is expanding as Kent County well water contamination concerns grow, prompting new state sampling.

Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Scores for Team USA in Olympics
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin scored for Team USA in the 2026 Olympics quarterfinal against Sweden, helping push the Americans closer to advancing.

3 Purr-fect Ways to Celebrate Cat Lovers Week Near Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids cat lovers can celebrate with yoga, painting, trivia nights and cozy cat cafe visits across West Michigan.

Grand Rapids Has a Late-Night Problem And Waffle House Could Fix It
Grand Rapids lacks 24-hour restaurants, and with Acrisure Amphitheater and a new soccer stadium coming, now is the time for Waffle House to open in Michigan.

Butterflies Are Blooming Returns to Meijer Gardens With Two Bourbon Nights
Butterflies Are Blooming returns to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids with 7,000 butterflies and new Bourbon and Butterflies events.

Why Do All West Michigan Paczki Come in the Same Red And White Box?
Ever notice every paczki box looks the same? Here’s why West Michigan bakeries use identical white boxes on Fat Tuesday.

Grand Rapids Mayor LaGrand Wants Neighbors to Help Clear Snow
Grand Rapids residents are being asked to adopt intersections in their neighborhood and help with sidewalk snow removal this winter.

West Michigan Potholes Are Back. Here’s How to Report Them
Drivers are seeing major potholes popping up across West Michigan as things are starting to warm up. Learn how to report city and state road damage and file a claim.

West Michigan Families Can Get Free Income Tax Assistance
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.
