Grand Rapids

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch, a Grand Rapids native, is donating her spacesuit to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

LGBTQ-owned downtown Grand Rapids shop The 12th House is officially closing its Jefferson Avenue storefront by the end of the year, though pop-ups and online sales will continue.

Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opens its Grandville, Michigan, restaurant at 3148 44th St. SW on Friday, October 9. The new location serves Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, sides, and seven customizable spice levels

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto has welcomed three baby capybara pups just in time for the end of the season. Visitors have until October 11 to see the new triplets before the park closes for the winter.

Anna Kendrick praised two of Grand Rapids' signature spots, John Ball Zoo and ArtPrize, during her Kimmel appearance.

Grand Rapids is getting its very first do-it-yourself auto repair garage. Wrench Club pairs $9.95 monthly clubhouse access with hourly bay rentals, two-post vehicle hoists, professional tool carts, and step-by-step diagnostic software.

A second Nonla Burger is coming to Grand Rapids across from Celebration Cinema North. Check out the new Knapp's Corner spot, famous smash burgers, loaded fries, and rotating shakes.

Video released by Kent County deputies shows a 3:00 a.m. theft spree involving four stolen cars that ended in crashes and a boat rescue on the Grand River.

After a January kitchen fire forced a nine-month closure, First Wok on 28th Street in Cascade has officially reopened. The Grand Rapids restaurant is kicking off a soft launch ahead of its October 7 grand reopening.

Kent District Library knows the sound you miss, and the Stampworthy challenge is bringing it back for adults.