Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A Michigan artist has won the $250,000 grand prize for his work in the ArtPrize competition.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Gardens have been named the hottest trend in restaurants this year as more chefs involved with the eat local food movement decide to grow their own tomatoes, herbs and other produce.

ROCKFORD, Mich. - A Michigan man says he's grateful his dog ate most of his toe while he was passed out drunk.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Hoping to win Google Inc.'s national competition for an ultrahigh speed fiber optic network, people packed the University of Michigan's central campus for a three-minute "flash" event designed to demonstrate their enthusiasm for the project.