Grand Rapids News

Headed to a West Michigan lake to escape this week's mid-90s heatwave? Be careful. Toxic blue-green algae blooms have been reported at Muskegon Lake and officially confirmed at Gun Lake. Here is what to look out for.

An Oceana County deputy made an unforgettable roadside discovery on Thursday night when he successfully rounded up an escaped baby alligator hanging out in a shallow puddle in Shelby, Michigan.

Apple Jack came a long way from Detroit — and if you've got the right home, this three-year-old might just be ready to leave that past behind for good.

A popular Michigan campground at Isle Royale National Park has been closed for the rest of July due to increasingly bold wolf behavior, including animals entering tents and stealing gear.

After 8 years and 439 minor league games, Eduardo Valencia made his MLB debut for the Tigers and instantly hit an unbelievable 425-foot home run.

Farah's Pub is coming to Grand Rapids' West Side. With new signs up on Bridge Street, locals are left wondering: Is this new spot actually connected to the original Farah's that closed down on Michigan Street?

As visitor numbers and transportation options continue to grow in the city of Grand Rapids, the GRPD is reminding residents of the rules and regulations for operating low-speed vehicles and golf carts on city streets.

Live in Allegan County? Check if your neighborhood will be affected by this weekend's planned power outage. Find out which areas will lose power, when the outage begins, and when electricity is expected to be restored.

Turns out there's a pretty specific window for when fireworks are actually legal in Michigan — and a lot of people shooting them off this week were outside of it.

That silent lightning flickering on the horizon on a hot summer night has a name most of us grew up using — turns out, that name is completely made up.

Heading to Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival? The city released its strict space reservation policy for the parade and fireworks. Find out exactly when you can save your spot and which items will be confiscated by city crews.

East Grand Rapids middle schools approved a new $250 per season sports fee, but full waivers are available for families in the federal free and reduced-price lunch program to ensure no student is left on the sidelines.