West Michigan News

Celebrate Veterans Day in Grand Rapids with a free patriotic drone show over the Grand River, honoring our nation’s heroes with lights, art, music, and community.

This isn't just another concert; it’s Journey’s heartfelt farewell tour, bringing back all those classic anthems we know and love.

Street Chef Shaw is feeding Grand Rapids families every Sunday this November with free meals, no questions asked, inspiring others to help their community.

Grand Rapids Restaurant Week returns Nov. 7–15 with 70+ restaurants, 80 menus, and $25–$45 dining deals. Eat local and support GR’s best spots.

Most maple syrup in Michigan comes from the northern lower and upper peninsulas, so why does Grand Rapids smell like syrup?

Michigan is filled with lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and creeks. One Michigan creek has a mysterious color that probably helped name the creek, or did it?

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler wins Tigers 1st Golden Glove since Iván Rodríguez did in 2007.

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers surprised the University of Michigan with a performance and launched a new music scholarship honoring his parents, supporting incoming students starting in 2026.

Rockford High’s Beyond the Rock program is raising $15K to add weather forecasting equipment, helping future journalists and meteorologists train early.

Do you know a veteran who is struggling and needs help? We need your help finding vets in West Michigan who could use a hand. Nominate a veteran now on the GRD app.

Grand Rapids commuters are still waiting for I-196 and U.S. 131 construction to end, as MDOT blames cold weather for concrete delays and another project extension.

As the nation’s longest government shutdown drags on, Michigan SNAP recipients face a 50% cut to food benefits, impacting thousands of families across the state.