WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — New renderings show some of the ideas for what a proposed aquarium along the Grand River in Walker might look like. The renderings from John Ball Zoo — which a spokesperson ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — There’s a new show on CNN called “My Happy Place” that invites viewers on an excursion with stars to places around the world. From Ann Arbor to Thailand, these places bring joy and ...

Born September 3rd at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this baby pygmy hippo had a sweet gender reveal when dad Jahari cracked open a blue Jell-O filled watermelon!

This is the fourth pygmy hippo born in a U.S. zoo in the last year, which is significant for the endangered species.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — John Ball Zoo is pushing forward with plans to build a large-scale aquarium in Kent County, and a waterfront site for the estimated $370 million project could be announced in the ...

The John Ball Zoo's hippo calf was born on Sept. 3 to mother Penelope and her mate Jahari. The calf, who is yet to be named, ...

Several people received medical attention and have since been released from area hospitals after a chemical spill at an LG Energy Solutions plant in Holland. News 8 dug into the location’s OSHA safety ...

Michigan legislators have only 21 days to pass a budget before the new fiscal year, but signs of progress are hard to find. (September 9, 2025) ...