Rollerblading wizard charms downtown Grand Rapids

Northwest Technical College Cosmetology Academy opens this fall

For students seeking training in the beauty industry, professional, affordable and accessible cosmetology training returns to the North Woods this fall. The Northwest Technical College Cosmetology Aca ...

Corewell Health brings the spa to pregnant patients with long-term stays

Corewell Health and Design 1 Salon Spa partnered with the Corewell Health Foundation to bring spa services to patients free ...

Grand Rapids laser tag, bowling spot sets opening date, hiring 160 workers

Prior to the opening date in August, Main Event is looking to hire 160 staff members for a variety of roles. Jobs include front and back-of-house positions like servers, bartenders, dining hosts, line ...

READ MORE: MLive

How to find resources this Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — July is National Minority Mental ... which was founded by Kent County Commissioner Monica Sparks. Sparks also owns a medical spa called the Better Body Bar in Kentwood.

Trump visiting Grand Rapids one week after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump will visit Grand Rapids today for a campaign rally, his first since an attempt on his life one ...

Rollerblading wizard charms downtown Grand Rapids

There's a mythical character charming Grand Rapids. Not many know his identity, but he's becoming quite the local celebrity.

Grand Rapids announces Independence Day Fireworks plans

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids announce plans for their annual Independence Day celebration, including fireworks display and family entertainment. Join them on Saturday ...

Corewell Health patients, staff ‘really happy’ in new rehab & nursing center

Corewell Health patients in need of long-term care have spent the past two months settling into their new home in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids to borrow $30.5M for 12,000-capacity riverfront amphitheater

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved a request from city staff to borrow $30.5 million to help fund construction of a parking garage and other features of Acrisure ...

READ MORE: MLive

Donald Trump halted his speech to mock his own hair during a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday.

Donald Trump, who recently faced an assassination attempt and suffered 2 cm-wide gunshot wound to his ear, halted his speech to mock his own hair during a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday.

Watch replay: Donald Trump, JD Vance rally in Grand Rapids

JD Vance, will take the stage at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Watch the speech live in the player above (or tap here). The campaign's selection of Michigan as the first state to hold ...

Donald Trump, JD Vance plan campaign rally in Grand Rapids: What to know

JD Vance, plan to appear in Grand Rapids this weekend. During a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired numerous shots from an AR ...

Tragedy in Grand Rapids as 9-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled from Grand River at Riverside Park

A 9-year-old child died after being rescued from the Grand River in Riverside Park, despite emergency crews' efforts.

Man charged in motorcyclist’s traffic death in Grand Rapids is fatally shot in Wisconsin

A man charged with reckless driving in a Wyoming, Michigan, motorcyclist's death has been killed in a Wisconsin shooting.

READ MORE: MLive

Driver dies after sideswiping multiple vehicles near Grand Rapids

One person is dead after a crash involving seven vehicles that happened just north of Grand Rapids on Monday, July 22. Authorities responded to the crash around 3:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of ...

Marijuana shops closing across the state, experts say market catching up

Lowell was one of the first towns to allow dispensaries. Now, they've lost almost half of their shops in a year.

Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment

Reporter Michael Kransz shared major news that had nationwide interest about former President Donald Trump, the Republican ...

READ MORE: MLive

Supporters, protesters in downtown Grand Rapids for Trump rally

Supporters of former President Donald Trump flocked to downtown Grand Rapids Saturday for Trump's rally, with the line ...

Dragon boat racing returns to Canal Park this weekend as part of 2024 Global Water Fest

On Saturday, July 27, you can watch 20 teams of community members from local businesses and nonprofits as they take on the ...

Track and Field: Park Rapids boys enjoyed another strong season

Winning the subsection title, claiming runner-up honors at the Section 8A meet and placing in three events at the state Class ...

Infographic for Boone County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes

Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and ...

Night Light Exposure and Diabetes Risk: What Lehigh County Residents Need to Know

In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide ...

Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'

Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican nominee Donald Trump, tens ...

9-year-old pulled from river at Grand Rapids park dies

A 9-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital Saturday after being pulled from a Grand Rapids river, officials said.