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City Manager Mike Burns said Lowell is taking steps to remove the name 'Robert E. Lee' from the Lowell Showboat.

Police and the fire marshal are investigating a suspicious fire near Lowell Saturday morning at The Barn for Equine Learning that killed thirteen therapy horses.

We love West Michigan and all of the sights, sounds and smells it brings throughout the year. Well, at least most of the smells. What if you could take all of those smells home with you in a scented candle? Here's what it would smell like if you could.

The 31st annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition is expanding thanks to increased gallery space. The competition will now accept entries from artists from 25 different counties in Michigan, an increase from last year when artists from 15 counties were eligible. $2000 in cash awards will be given to five artists.

The Lowell Showboat in downtown Lowell is now closed to the public.  The showboat, also known as the Robert E. Lee, has been around for about four decades.  The city says the boat is no longer safe for people to come aboard. The Robert E...

It's a busy week for Christmas parades and visits with Santa around Grand Rapids.

One of the highlights of summer in West Michigan is the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the talents of excellent local musicians. The full lineup for the Lowell Showboat Sizzlin' Summer Concerts has been announced!

Last month, Lowell Area Schools released their free ParentLink app which shares school news and information.

West Michigan teams brought home three football state championships this weekend. West Catholic, Zeeland West and Muskegon Catholic Central are all state champs!

Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Lowell and other communities went to the polls on November 3. See the full election results.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association have brought back observing nights at the Veen Observatory in Lowell Township. Observing nights are open to the public every second and last Saturday evening of the month and runs through October 2015.

Lowell High School wrestlers Josh Colegrove, Zeth Dean and Lucas Hall, who led the Red Arrows to their second consecutive MHSAA Division 2 state title in addition to capturing individual state titles, are co-winners of the Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week honor.