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Cecy Santana performs live in studio
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Cecy Santana is an award-winning Brazilian singer/songwriter and model, born into a musical family in Sao Paulo. She will be performing live this weekend at the Global Water Fest at Canal Park but first, we wanted to have her perform in our eightWest studio!
Gentex: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ZEELAND, Mich. (AP) — ZEELAND, Mich. (AP) — Gentex Corp. (GNTX) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $86 million. On a per-share basis, the Zeeland, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 37 cents. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by...
We Asked AI To Create A New Logo For Free Beer and Hot Wings
The show has a simple, but effective logo that has that iconic red and white that makes creating a bumper stick, or a tattoo, pretty easy. As much as we all love this logo, there is room for some...flair. A little bit of spice, persay. So who better to create...
Innovative program at BAMF Health introduces students to STEM careers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Excitement and innovation are in the air at BAMF Health in Grand Rapids!. The cutting-edge medical center partnered with Kent ISD and Ferris State University to welcome 16 students from three local school districts into its facility for a unique learning opportunity. For six weeks,...
Cornerstone to Welcome Poythress for Invited Guest Lectures on the Topic of Redeemed Thinking
Dr. Vern S. Poythress, distinguished professor of New Testament, Biblical interpretation, and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pa., has one response when faced with a cultural topic or issue: Read the Bible. With a multi-decade career as a reformed theologian and educator, Poythress will deliver two invited lectures titled “Redeeming Our Thinking: The Importance of Transformed and Renewed Minds for the Call of Christian Higher Education” at the Grand Rapids campus of Cornerstone University on August 20-21. During this two-day professional development retreat for faculty and staff, Poythress will affirm the centrality of Christ in all aspects of Christian higher education and discuss the necessity of approaching each academic discipline from a Christian worldview.
Spoiling a ballot isn't a big deal. Here's how it happens and what to look out for
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When you're handed a ballot on August sixth, or maybe an absentee ballot you already have, there's certain things to keep in mind to avoid "spoiling" it. It's not uncommon to mess up and we met with Grand Rapids City Clerk, Joel Hondorp, to learn...
New Line of Boots Honors University of Michigan’s 2023 Championship Football Team
Wolverine a 141-year-old boot and clothing company in Rockford in west Michigan, today has launched a limited-edition Wolverine x University of Michigan Team #144 Commemorative 1000 Mile Boot. The 1000 Mile Boot pays homage to the Wolverines’ historical College Football Playoff National Championship win in 2023, where, with grit, resilience,...
‘Caps Falter Late in 7-6 Loss
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps carried a four-run lead into the eighth inning but couldn’t finish the job as the Lansing Lugnuts staged a late rally in a 7-6 loss in front of 5,833 fans Wednesday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. Despite finishing 5-for-11 with runners...
Come Aboard Former Zeigler Automotive Owner’s 116-Foot Super Yacht
"Ziggy" was christened in 2021. Having passed the family business over to their son, Harold and Bonnie Zeigler are in their snowbird era!. Founder Harold Zeigler bought his first Ford dealership in Lowell, Michigan at age 28; today the Zeigler Automotive Group has grown to include 35 dealerships across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of August
As summer winds down, you might be running out of ways to entertain the kiddos. Well here's a chance to get out in nature and do some exploring - for free!. For the first time ever,Grand Rapids' Blandford Nature Center is offering "Admission Free August"!. You can explore Blandford Nature...
Grand Rapids and Lime offer free rides through new pilot program
The City of Grand Rapids and Lime have launched a new pilot program for residents who qualify for state and federal subsidies such as SNAP, Medicaid and WIC. Eligible residents will be able to take five free, 30-minute rides each day as part of the Lime Access program. Lime had...
'There's no description for it.' | A year later, family of Colin Rogers still holding on
KENT CITY, Mich. — It's been over a year since Colin Rogers was dragged behind a car after an argument over a vape pen, leaving him comatose with a severe brain injury. Today, Colin continues to fight to stay alive, with family saying every day "little victories" inspire them to fight alongside him.
Calvin University's Entrada Program bringing purpose to young student scholars
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Ninety high school juniors and seniors, from 15 different states and 6 different countries, were given a preview of college life at Calvin University through its Entrada Program. When asked about the opportunities offered to these student scholars through the Entrada Program, the Director of...
Rooftop Reservations: Guide to GR’s Best Rooftop Bars
As the sun lingers longer and the warmth of summer covers Grand Rapids, there’s an irresistible allure to spending the evenings outdoors. Forget the mundane; it’s time to elevate your post-work happy hours or dinners out. Imagine yourself perched high above the city streets, sipping a handcrafted concoction while the skyline glows onto the cityscape around you. Rooftop bars are the ultimate escape, where panoramic views meet top-tier cocktails.
Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
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