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New Late Night Eatery Opens in Portage, Michigan
The Kalamazoo-based chain was named among "The 43 Best Drunken Eats In College Towns Across America" by Buzzfeed. The owners have been working on this new location since early 2024 and now we're hearing it's finally open to satisfy Portage, Michigan's late night cravings. After the former Blaze Pizza in...
Week 8 high school football: Holland wins in final minute to keep playoff hopes alive
(This story was updated to add new information.) Week 8 of the high school football season is in the books. Most of the Holland-area teams are still alive for the playoffs with one week of the regular season remaining. Here is a look at what happened on Friday. ...
Our favorite images as Caledonia football hosts Hudsonville
CALEDONIA, MI -- The Hudsonville Eagles weathered a couple explosive plays from the Caledonia Fighting Scots passing game. After being up only one point, Hudsonville’s offense scored three unanswered touchdowns and the defense clamped down. The Eagles went on to defeat the Caledonia Fighting Scots, 35-13, at Ralph E....
Fentanyl overdose deaths decreasing in Kent County, across the nation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses are on the decline in Kent County, as the county health department said they've seen a 32% decrease in deaths between 2022 and 2023. This comes as CDC provisional data shows that Fentanyl overdose deaths have declined by 12.7% across the...
Grand Rapids’ Oldest Cold Case, the Murder of Mina Dekker Approaches 90 Years Unsolved
The murder of Mina Dekker is considered the oldest unsolved crime in the history of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, police department. The 19-year-old was found beaten to death in March 1938. Now, nearly 90 years after her passing, the case has never been solved. Dekker was 19 at the time...
No. 1 Unity Christian crushes Zeeland East to clinch OK Gold; Chix aim for playoff regroup
ZEELAND - With playoff spots completely dictate by playoff points, every team has hope heading into the final weeks of the season. The Zeeland East football team is a team that stands to benefit the most from the current system, in a conference loaded with some of the state's best teams. Case in point,...
You Could Own This Adorable Model of Grand Rapids’ Iconic Choo Choo Grill
Okay, so maybe it's not EXACTLY like the Choo Choo, but it's close, and that's no accident. Walthers - makers of all things trains - have come out with a new "coffee shop" for train sets, and West Michiganders will recognize it immediately. 👇 Best Bites: The Ultimate Guide to...
What’s that being built downtown? Developers aim to create a ‘gateway’ into Zeeland
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A multimillion mixed-use building is under construction on the corner of State and Main. Zeeland-based Geerlings Development and Midwest Construction are busy moving dirt for a nearly $7 million mixed-use development at 17 E Main Ave. in downtown Zeeland. If you purchase a product or...
Ford Airport Getting Another West Michigan Brewery
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport shared some awesome news for people flying in and out of Grand Rapids. A popular West Michigan brewery will be opening later this year in Concourse B. ⬇️ Ford Airport Getting Another West Michigan Brewery ⬇️. A Bell's Brewery taproom named Bell's...
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