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WEST OLIVE — Ottawa County Veterans Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Nov. 11 to celebrate the opening of its new office location. The Veterans Day event will take place in the lower level of the Administration Building at 12220 Fillmore St. in West Olive. Please...
Grand Rapids is looking for a partner to redevelop a 6.5-acre site along the Grand River in what the city is calling the most significant redevelopment opportunity in the city's recent history.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In the old fire station exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Dave Tiesma can claim to have used some of the artifacts — a table and a brass fire pole. He laughs while admitting he’s part of the living history at the museum....
HUDSONVILLE — Water professionals, environmental researchers, local officials and community members gathered at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville for the 21st Annual Ottawa County Water Quality Forum to address the region’s most pressing water management challenges. Hosted by Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush in partnership with...
Only two Michigan cities made WalletHub's national safety study and they landed far apart. Grand Rapids easily finished ahead of Detroit.
Indian Mounds Drive would be closed to most motor vehicles according to a plan the Kent County Parks Department announced Wednesday.
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC, Oct. 30, 2026) – Youngsters can get an early jump on Halloween trick-or-treating on Friday. Some participating retailers in downtown Zeeland will be offering cider and donuts, as well as helping to fill the loot bags, from 3 PM to 5 PM. There will also be photo stations for those wishing to capture the moment.
The Wyoming Fire Department is handling an ammonia leak Friday morning on southwest Buchanan Avenue near Mart Street, officials say.
US Census Bureau data released this week shows a tiny decrease in state population. Median household income increased, but trails the nation. Among other takeaways: Electric vehicle ownership in Michigan is also below the national average, with about 148,000 households owning an EV. Michigan’s population held steady last year, while...
OTTAWA COUNTY — As Ottawa County grapples with declining water tables across its deep Marshall Aquifer, local officials face difficult choices regarding the region's long-term water supply. Rapid suburban expansion and dense residential well drilling have placed unprecedented strain on underground reserves. In response, Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush...
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After months of narrowing down candidates, Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education has chosen Allison Tingwall to serve as the district's new superintendent.
For the past 17 years, Dave Tiesma has stood next to the fire engine at the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. On Thursday, he worked his final shift.
Rocky Mountain Christmas, Celtic Angels, and Dailey & Vincent bring three distinct Christmas performances to Holland this December. Holland Civic Center will welcome audiences for three holiday concerts in December 2026 as part of Christmas at the Civic. The series brings together a John Denver tribute, an Irish-inspired holiday production, and a celebration of bluegrass, country, and gospel.
The proposed Silver Maple Solar project is a 1,900-acre solar farm on private Zeeland and Jamestown Townships farmland. Earlier this year Zeeland Township’s board approved a resolution denying its construction. Germany-based RWE Solar has since invoked Public Act 233, state legislation allowing renewable energy project developers to seek approval directly from the Michigan Public Service Commission.
The amphitheater is a key development in the city's effort to revitalize its downtown riverfront, but many residents have complained of excessive noise.
Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – A public hearing was held Tuesday evening on Consumers Energy’s proposal to build a coal ash processing plant at the J.H. Campbell site in Port Sheldon Township. The facility would be located east of the existing power plant and convert coal ash into a material that can be used as a substitute for cement in concrete production.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As Election Day approaches, the race in Michigan's Third Congressional District pits incumbent Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten against Republican challenger Terri DeBoer. I sat down with DeBoer — a former meteorologist at FOX 17 News and a former coworker of mine — to discuss her...
Judge orders Catholic Central football game to be played after MHSAA reverses player's eligibility
