Grand Rapids

“How about the roller coaster?” my father says but I shake my head. “I want to go on the carousel,” I say and Dad frowns, wishing his daughter was more adventurous. “I need to ride a brown horse because nobody picks the brown ones.”

State Rep. Larry Inman (R-Williamsburg) will go to federal trial Tuesday on charges of allegedly soliciting a bribe, extortion and lying to the…

State Rep. Larry Inman (R-Williamsburg) is accused of extortion, soliciting a bribe and lying to the FBI. He has plead not guilty to all charges.The trial…

Today marks the 51st anniversary of the 1967 uprising in Detroit. What some call a rebellion, some a riot, left 43 people dead and thousands of...

(Editor's note: We recommend you listen to the story before reading.)It was December when Rick Tholen was killed. He was working at M&J Grocery in Grand…

Three parents were able to finally see their children again today in Grand Rapids. It had been three months since these dads seeking asylum in the U.S....

The Michigan Legislature is considering a bill that would allow both zoos and other facilities to breed large carnivores, such as lions, tigers, and...

More than 1,000 people marched through the streets of downtown Grand Rapids Tuesday in support of immigrants and protesting deportations. Andy Johnston...

This is the time of year when For Sale signs start popping up with the spring crocuses and tulips. But the home-buying season might be a challenge this...

The Next Idea After more than three years, our innovation series, The Next Idea , will soon come to an end. Stateside has been checking in with some of...