HQ is a location where homeless youth can go for shelter, safety and help in Grand Rapids. The facility has been operating for a full year now and has helped over 400 homeless youth. They will be celebrating by hosting an open house on November 18. “For any of the 2,000 youth experiencing unsafe or… Read More »
Boaters and beachgoers may want to avoid Lake Michigan this Thursday as large waves are expected due to heavy winds. Waves are likely to be between 12-20 feet high and wings could reach speeds at up to 60 mph. Waves may also be large on Wednesday night. Official are warning everyone to stay clear of piers… Read More »
Those who live in Grand Rapids already know how great it is to live here but those who don’t may be missing out. A recent survey shows that Grand Rapids is the 2nd best place to live in the country. “I think the biggest thing we have is our Midwestern values,” said Cathy Hoppough, a… Read More »
The Michigan House and Senate approved the a plan to put $1.2 million toward road in the area each year. While not everyone is happy about the plan, Grand Rapids leaders say it is better than nothing. “As with any compromise, it’s not perfect, but I’m glad to see a plan moving forward,” Mayor-elect Rosalynn… Read More »
If you weren’t read to welcome winter to the Grand Rapids area, you may be in luck. It looks like the area may be experiencing several more days of warm weather. Temperatures are still in the 70s and even the nights have gotten warmer. Winter won’t be far off though so enjoy the last of… Read More »
There are many children in the Grand Rapids area that are ready to be adopted and looking for home. Adoption agencies have so many files that they are desperate for these children to find loving homes. November is National Adoption Month and in order to make more people aware of the current children available for adoption… Read More »
Michigan DNR official are looking for black bear dens and are asking for help. They need to find he dens in order to do research on the bears and their populations. They are asking the public to keep an eye out for dens for warning everyone not to go into a den or get too… Read More »
Jeb Bush will be making a visit to Grand Rapids on November 12. He will be appearing at an invitation only event held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. He will be talking about the issues he supports and looking to get more voters on his side. He aspires to follow his father and brother’s… Read More »
Chinook salmon populations are decreasing in Lake Michigan and while the fisheries are looking for ways to increase their populations, they are concerned that they cannot get it up fast enough. According to the DNR, the salmon population in Lake Michigan has dropped about 75 percent from its peak in 2012. This year the fisher… Read More »
The falling leaves are beautiful but they can also be dangerous. So many leaves are falling in the Grand Rapids area that they are piling up on roadways and making them messy. The rain has caused the leaves to stick to the roads and making it hard for them to blow off the roads. The… Read More »
