The 96th annual Tulip Time Festival will open in Holland Friday with a minor chance of showers, but the weekend overall appears to bring pleasant springtime weather to check out the fresh blooms. (May 2, 2025)

A mix of sun and clouds is expected, with high temperatures near 60 degrees. A light northeast breeze of 10-15 mph will be present throughout the day. (May 3, 2025)

As Holland prepares for its 96th Tulip Time Festival, Mayor Nathan Bocks, who has also served as a festival tour guide for more than three decades, says the city’s century-old tradition continues to play a vital role in shaping both community identity and local business. (May 3, 2025)

Tulip time is underway, and thankfully the weather is cooperating. (May 2, 2025)

Tulip Time returned Friday for its 96th year. Nearly 600,000 people will flock to Holland, a city of 35,000 residents, for the annual festival, eager to experience the blooms and the city’s Dutch heritage. (May 2, 2025)

Dozens of people packed the Michigan news Agency in Kalamazoo as part of a celebration of life. (May 2, 2025)

On Friday, the defense called former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr to the stand to testify in his own murder trial. (May 2, 2025)

Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected Saturday. (May 2, 2025)

Hundreds of people lined the nearly 12-mile procession route in honor of Battle Creek native, Staff Sgt. Troy Smith Knutson-Collins. (May 2, 2025)

Many have an emotional connection to the case. (May 2, 2025)

Former Grand Rapids Police Department Officer Christopher Schurr testified Friday that he feared for his life when he shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a struggle. (May 2, 2025)

The hardest thing Ian Hendrik VanderLugt has ever done will be on display for all to see Saturday evening at the Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs. The 17-year-old wrote, produced, directed and edited his first feature film. (May 2, 2025)

Jareth Loveberry will ride "Chunk of Gold." (May 2, 2025)