This Thanksgiving, local restaurants, organizations and national chains are offering free and affordable holiday meals, specialty items, dinners and buffets to the community. (Nov. 20, 2023)

Michigan Veteran Homes is seeking donations for the holiday season. (Dec. 7, 2023)

After less than two hours of total sunshine this month we will see a mostly sunny to partly sunny day. Highs will climb into the mid-to-upper 40s with a southerly wind 5-15.

The East Grand Rapids public safety director has announced he is retiring. (Dec. 7, 2023)

A Kent County lieutenant was hit by a vehicle Wednesday while helping to arrest a suspect, who fled the scene but has since been taken into custody, authorities say. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Much of the snow out there as of Thursday will melt through Saturday, but there will be plenty of resorts open to ski.

(Dec. 7, 2023)

Overcommitting has become a holiday tradition almost as common as decorating the tree, but it can lead to real, medical exhaustion. (Dec. 7, 2023)

After less than two hours of total sunshine this month we will see a mostly sunny to partly sunny day. Highs will climb into the mid-to-upper 40s with a southerly wind 5-15.

Aquinas hosted Grace Christian for a men’s basketball game. (Dec. 6, 2023)

Warm air slides in and clouds slide out to bring a nice dose of sunshine. Temperatures will launch into the 40s and temperatures should stay mild, getting into the 50s on Friday. (Dec. 6, 2023)

Patients who attack nurses and medical professionals in Michigan will face tougher fines. (Dec. 6, 2023)

Experts are warning against an age-old stocking stuffer for children. The concerns comes with exposing them to gambling too early in life. (Dec. 6, 2023)