West Michigan News

A welfare check at a Detroit home led police to a shocking discovery: 38 dogs inside, some dead and others living in deplorable conditions, now in need of new homes.

The City of Grand Rapids shares that most West Michigan residents are over-salting their driveways and sidewalks. Watch to learn how a single cup of salt per space can keep surfaces safe, save money, and protect plants, water, and wildlife.

Did you know that Heart of West Michigan United Way offers free tax assistance in Allegan, Kent and Ottawa counties for households earning $69,000 or less? Find out how to get the most out of your money this tax season.

Many people who live in the Grand Rapids area are not happy with how retailers do not accept all returnable bottles and cans.

Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival 2026 returns to DeVos Place with bourbon, rye, Scotch and more, giving West Michigan whiskey lovers a bourbon trail style experience.

Billy Strings is coming home for two shows at the Ionia County Fairgrounds with his own two-day festival called the “Ionia Freak Fair.”

A West Michigan dealer was busted with enough fentanyl and heroin to kill 250,000 people, putting a repeat offender back behind bars for potentially decades.

A Berrien County lottery group thought they’d won just $50 on a Detroit Lions Fast Cash ticket. A quick scan revealed a $4.14 million jackpot instead.

Baseball season on the way in West Michigan means new ballpark food at LMCU Ballpark, including creative Whitecaps menu items fans will love.

A police officer never knows what to expect when responding to a call, especially when it means confronting a man armed with an axe, as one Michigan police chief recently experienced.

As West Michigan temperatures rise, melting snow could cause basement flooding, water damage, and mold growth. Homeowners should check for cracks, moisture, and musty odors now.

A remote Michigan island between the United States and Canada was once seriously considered as the headquarters of the United Nations.