From steering wheel locks to mental health crisis response, the 2026 award recipients represent innovative approaches to community safety that are changing lives across the region. mrf.lu/2H77M

A Holland Township house sustained a large amount of damage after a vehicle crashed into the garage, Ottawa County sheriff's deputies said. mrf.lu/2H7pc

Kent and Ottawa county voters on Nov. 3 will decide on school district operating millages that apply to non-homestead properties like businesses and second homes, not primary residences. mrf.lu/2H_yp

Cast your vote for your favorite West Michigan high school marching band in the online poll that is part of MLive's expanded coverage. mrf.lu/2HVsM

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be in Grand Rapids at Corewell Health on Monday to celebrate hospitals that signed one of two federal pledges urged. mrf.lu/2HXp1

The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday on Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast near Grand Rapids' Kendall Street Fire Station. mrf.lu/2Hdhg

From walking at New York Fashion Week to supporting adaptive sports programs, Dahlia Swanson is working to inspire other children with disabilities that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to. mrf.lu/2HStW

Visitors to Hager Park can step from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula without crossing the Mackinac Bridge as they traverse the country. mrf.lu/2Hhp_

Officials are asking voters to support a $38.18 bond proposal in the Nov. 3 general election focused on improvements and upgrades across Kelloggsville Public Schools. mrf.lu/2HxgW

The property-tax would generate an estimated $193.9 million over 10 years for animal and artifact care, educational programs, and exhibit repairs and improvements at John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum. mrf.lu/2Hxqq

The project, which began last fall, is now wrapping up at the 200-acre park off Leonard Street NE. mrf.lu/2HZgn

Innovation Central High School, with 177 years of history, completed a $40 million renovation in 2024, restoring its 1911 exterior and modernizing facilities. mrf.lu/2H503

Johnson Park in Walker has undergone major improvements. A ribbon cutting was planned Friday, followed by a free community mountain biking jamboree Saturday. mrf.lu/2v9y8

John Ball Zoo has named Jason Jacobs as its new CEO following a five-month nationwide search that drew dozens of candidates. mrf.lu/2vPJK

The $1.7 million project will install three iconic entry markers across Stockbridge, West Fulton and Leonard business districts, with completion anticipated by spring 2027. mrf.lu/2vPXc

Democrat Rachel Gross, Republican Brandon Strong and Libertarian Ben DeJong are competing for the 78th District state House seat covering parts of Ionia, Barry and Eaton counties. mrf.lu/2vBpN

Several West Michigan communities have scheduled trick-or-treating events ahead of Halloween. mrf.lu/2vB0T

Mecosta County sheriff's deputies said they were investigating a report of shots fired at a house about 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, when they heard more shots fired. mrf.lu/2vMG-

At 9 years old, Logan Willmore was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and told his chances of living past 14 were slim. Now 16, Willmore is thriving as a member of the Hudsonville marching band's drumline. mrf.lu/2v-b1

Grand Rapids Northview High School's marching band program dates back more than 60 years. mrf.lu/2v-5b