Grand Rapids Press

The Grand Rapids Press is a daily publication based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it is the biggest among the eight newspapers owned by Booth. The paper is priced at $1.00 on weekdays and $2.00 on Sundays. For weather updates, the Grand Rapids Press relies on content from AccuWeather.

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‘The lake is full’: Gull Lake storms past Mattawan to claim outright SMAC title

7 hours ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

RICHLAND, MI –– Despite a wildly successful season, Gull Lake girls soccer couldn’t help but take exception to its lone loss –– one that was deemed a “lake drainer” and one that setup an epic shot at redemption on Wednesday. Its reply? Refilling the lake –– and sailing away with a title.
Rising Loy Norrix lineman lands first Division-I offer from this Power 4 program

20 hours ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI ––Kalamazoo Loy Norrix’s football program might have stumbled upon its next star lineman. And he’s only a sophomore. Rising Loy Norrix lineman Jakari Lipsey received his first Division-I offer from Iowa State on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the news via social after a breakout sophomore campaign.
Short-term rental restrictions tighten in Spring Lake Township

20 hours ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

SPRING LAKE TWP., MI - A West Michigan community voted earlier this week to further restrict short-term rentals in one section of the township. The Spring Lake Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday, May 12, to eliminate short-term rentals from the Medium Density Residential – Cottage (R-3) zoning district and establish a new, short-term rental overlay district.
Proposed 5-story Marriott hotel in downtown Grand Haven clears first hurdle

20 hours ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The rezoning of a downtown site to make way for a new hotel was approved unanimously by the Grand Haven Planning Commission Tuesday, May 13. A five-story, 128-room Residence Inn by Marriott hotel is being proposed for 233 Washington Avenue, at the corner of Third Street, in the city’s central downtown district. The property is directly adjacent to Jumpin Java coffee shop. The hotel project is being proposed by 6PM Hospitality Partners and BDR Custom Homes, who own the building.
Kalamazoo softball power rankings: Check out which team has taken over at No. 1

22 hours ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI –– There’s a new team taking over the throne of Southwest Michigan’s latest softball rankings. And they’re firing on all cylinders. Winners of 18 straight games, Division 2 Paw Paw has not only received state ranking recognition from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association, but they’ve also soared to the top spot in the latest Kalamazoo-area softball rankings. The Red Wolves are certainly on fire, while others like Centreville, Mendon and Gobles are surging as well.
Michigan couple steps in to save Monroe’s Memory Lane Drive-In Theater

1 day ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MONROE, MI - A Michigan drive-in that announced it was closing for good just a few weeks ago has been brought back to life. Memory Lane Drive-In Theater, in Monroe, announced last week a couple has stepped up to help save one of the last outdoor cinemas in the state. “They are ready to light the big screen back up again,” a May 7 Facebook post stated.
Large hail, tornadoes possible with Thursday’s severe weather threat

1 day ago | mlive.com | Tanda Gmiter

Thursday’s severe weather chances could get interesting for parts of Michigan. Damaging wind gusts, large hail and even tornadoes are on the table as forecasters are trying to determine how this late-night storm risk is going to come together. Thursday’s storms would develop quite late, according to the latest information from the National Weather Service. And these late-evening storms could carry into the overnight hours as they move across the state.
Man pleads guilty in kidnapping of a mother and her kids

1 day ago | mlive.com | Brad Devereaux

KALAMAZOO, MI — A man has pleaded guilty to three counts after being charged with unlawful imprisonment and other crimes in two separate cases. Deshawn Gladney and Jordan Watts faced charges stemming from allegations they kidnapped Doreisha Watts and her two children.
See 2025 Kalamazoo-area high school girls track and field early state qualifiers

1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Michigan is entering a new era of high school track and field. For the first time ever, athletes can qualify for the state finals early by achieving qualifying standards at valid pre-qualified meets –– a new wrinkle implemented by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for 2025. Kalamazoo-area athletes have taken full advantage of the rule change.
See 2025 Kalamazoo-area high school boys track and field early state qualifiers

1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Michigan is entering a new era of high school track and field. For the first time ever, athletes can qualify for the state finals early by achieving qualifying standards at valid pre-qualified meets –– a new wrinkle implemented by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for 2025. Kalamazoo-area athletes have taken full advantage of the rule change.