Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.
Planning a backyard fire in Grand Rapids? You’ll need a permit, and your neighbors could weigh in. Here’s what many residents don’t realize about the city’s fire rules.
A West Michigan favorite is getting national recognition. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland has been voted the No. 7 waterfront dining spot in the country by USA Today readers.
Walker tops Michigan’s crash rankings in a new 2024 from Michigan Auto Law, with West Michigan cities appearing throughout the list of the state’s most dangerous driving areas.
The MAC is appealing Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan, arguing replay protocol was mishandled and WMU should be recognized as the winner.
Grand Rapids is once again Michigan’s best-run city, ranking No. 27 nationally in a WalletHub study that measures how effectively cities turn budgets into public services like safety, infrastructure, and education.
Chowhound named The Old Goat in Grand Rapids home to Michigan’s best chicken sandwich, topped with bacon, honeycrisp apples, gouda, and pineapple barbecue sauce on a pretzel roll.
South Haven’s South Beach was voted Best Beach in Michigan by USA TODAY 10BEST, and the city is throwing a big, free party to celebrate. Best Beach Day is September 11, from 4–7 p.m. at South Beach.
Pages and Peonies is closing its Alpine Avenue store, but the romance book community isn't losing Jess and Sarah entirely. They're shifting gears to focus on what they love most.
Third-party groups are sending voter registration forms that look official but aren't from government agencies. Receiving these mailings doesn't mean you're unregistered; check your status at mi.gov/vote.