West Michigan

A 1984 Suburban from the Ravenna Area Fire Department with low miles and original features is up for sealed bids through February 13.

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto is hiring for the 2026 season, offering summer jobs where you can work around exotic animals like giraffes, penguins, and even a baby pygmy hippo.

West Michigan welcomes a new female baby pygmy hippo! Born December 18 at Boulder Ridge Wilda Animal Park in Alto, she’s already charming visitors during off-season encounters.

At a West Michigan farm, a retired racehorse and a chill barn cat are stealing hearts online with their unlikely but adorable friendship.

Macy’s confirmed its Rivertown Crossings Mall store in Grandville, Michigan, will close in 2026 as part of a 14-store reduction under its “Bold New Chapter” plan.

A Plainfield Township woman turns discarded plastic bags into blankets and pillows, giving people experiencing homelessness a warm, weather-resistant way to stay dry.

Visitors are invited to sit, dial, and speak freely at this quiet spot designed to help those coping with loss.

A West Michigan farm store is making national headlines. Lovefood.com named Green Vale Farm Creamery in Coopersville the best farm store in Michigan, praising its meats, cheeses, and farm-to-table experience.

Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve ball drop returns to Allegan with music food skating and family fun on December 31.

Viral S-Curve Kitty and Amphitheater Kitties keep watch in downtown Grand Rapids and inspire a special cat shelter donation.

Jessica Heeringa’s grandparents spent years searching for her after her 2013 disappearance. Now facing mold damage and medical setbacks, they’ve turned to a GoFundMe for support.

Grand Rapids’ new riverfront amphitheater opens in 2026 with a packed first-season lineup. The amphitheater promises big crowds, summer nights, and a mix of shows for every kind of fan.