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Grand Rapids’ First Speed Limit Is Laughable Today Grand Rapids City Clerk's Office, “Monroe Street (Monroe Center),” City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center, accessed October 5, 2026, https://grandrapidsmicityarchives.omeka.net/items/show/643. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Getting your driver's license is one of those stages many people complete on their way to adulthood. I remember when I got that, and soon after, I bought my first car; it was my first time driving alone.

Watch: Police Release Video of Wild Grand Rapids Car Theft Spree That Ends With Grand River Rescue Kent County Sheriff's Office via Facebook Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Kent County Sheriff’s Office just dropped video footage from an overnight chase that ended with a suspect stranded on a rock in the Grand River. It gives us a firsthand look at how a wild early morning vehicle theft spree unfolded in West Michigan.

Here’s What People Really Thought Of The Acrisure Amphitheater’s Debut Season Tommy McNeill, Townsquare Media Share on Facebook Share on Twitter It was a pretty crazy summer here in Grand Rapids, largely due to the debut season of the brand-new outdoor amphitheater, the Acrisure Amphitheater. The new 12,000-capacity venue sits on the Grand River riverfront in the heart of downtown, and before the season started, people had many concerns about the venue and its impact on the city.

Michigan Drivers Hit Hardest By Nation’s Biggest Gas Price Surge This Year Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Share on Facebook Share on Twitter As if our wallets couldn’t have told you this to begin with, Michigan has the highest rise in gas prices in the last year in the nation. Gas prices have hit a new high in 2026, and data from AAA shows that Michigan leads the nation with a 55% year-over-year surge in regular retail gas prices.

Bow Hunter Injured After Being Shot in Michigan Canva.com Share on Facebook Share on Twitter When you hear about a hunter being shot in Michigan, it’s often during firearm deer season. But with archery season now underway, one hunter was shot while sitting in his blind by someone using a gun. Hunting Accident Statistics in Michigan Getty Images Getty Images Hunting has been around for as long as people can remember, but the way we hunt has changed dramatically over time.

Did You Spot Him? All The Places Bryan Cranston Visited in Grand Rapids The BOB via Facebook Share on Facebook Share on Twitter If there is ever a prime time for celebrity-spotting in Grand Rapids, ArtPrize is it. Hyped as the festival's biggest year yet, ArtPrize 2026 just wrapped. While final numbers are still rolling in, expectations projected more than a million people swarming the city to check out 1,125 artists across 159 venues.

Gatorade Recall Issued: See If Your Bottle Is Affected Getty Images for Gatorade Share on Facebook Share on Twitter There’s a nationwide recall involving several bottles of Gatorade. Here’s what you need to know about the problem and the lot numbers to check so you can make sure you don’t have any affected bottles at home. Gatorade: Designed for Sports Getty Images Getty Images Gatorade got its start in 1965, when it was developed and tested for the Florida Gators.

Michigan Has a New Firewood Rule Coming in 2027 Andreas Pajuvirta on Unsplash Share on Facebook Share on Twitter If you camp up north, you’ve probably heard this before: leave your firewood at home and buy it when you get there. Some parks and campgrounds already restrict outside firewood. Now Michigan is adding a new rule for anyone bringing it across the state line.

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Why Sparty Is The Best Mascot In The NCAA Gregory Shamus, Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on Twitter I’ve been pretty vocal about my admiration for Michigan State Spartans athletics. I grew up going to MSU spring football camps to do drills with the players, got my fall started at Midnight Madness with the basketball teams, and have been to numerous games. I still have my first football ticket sitting on my shelf, a win against Wisconsin as time expired.