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Payton Mellema, 20, was arraigned Friday afternoon on one count of third-degree arson and one count of killing/torturing animals.

City Manager Mike Burns said Lowell is taking steps to remove the name 'Robert E. Lee' from the Lowell Showboat.

Police and the fire marshal are investigating a suspicious fire near Lowell Saturday morning at The Barn for Equine Learning that killed thirteen therapy horses.

We love West Michigan and all of the sights, sounds and smells it brings throughout the year. Well, at least most of the smells. What if you could take all of those smells home with you in a scented candle? Here's what it would smell like if you could.

The 31st annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition is expanding thanks to increased gallery space. The competition will now accept entries from artists from 25 different counties in Michigan, an increase from last year when artists from 15 counties were eligible. $2000 in cash awards will be given to five artists.

The Lowell Showboat in downtown Lowell is now closed to the public.  The showboat, also known as the Robert E. Lee, has been around for about four decades.  The city says the boat is no longer safe for people to come aboard. The Robert E...

It's a busy week for Christmas parades and visits with Santa around Grand Rapids.

Today is Connor the Intern's last day! School is starting up soon, and as much as he wants to, he can't skip school to come here. Don't worry, you can still hear Connor on the radio. He can be heard on his high school radio station, 92...

Two Grand Rapids-area women are facing up to 2 years in prison for posting information about another woman on Ashley Madison, an adultery website for married people. Mlive.com reports 54-year-old Gwen Toni Eddy, of Wyoming, and 46-year-old Teresa Lynn Allen, of Grand Rapids, have been charged with "unlawful posting of a message...

The City of Lowell will be under new management soon, after city council voted 4 to 1 to oust City Manager Mark Howe.

Lowell High School wrestlers Josh Colegrove, Zeth Dean and Lucas Hall, who led the Red Arrows to their second consecutive MHSAA Division 2 state title in addition to capturing individual state titles, are co-winners of the Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week honor.

Gilda's LaughFest's 11-day festival of comedy rolls with comedy, fun, humor, zaniness and laughter across West Michigan at more than 40 venues in Grand Rapids, Ada, Lowell and Holland from March 5 to 15. We want to help you win tickets to some LaughFest performances.