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Beware: Ottawa County Finds First Rabid Animal in Nearly 2 Years
Rabies isn't the problem it once was for animals in West Michigan. While you don't see it often, it's not entirely gone. The Michigan Bureau of Laboratories recently notified the Ottawa County Health Department (OCHD) that a bat submitted for testing came back positive for rabies. This bat marks Ottawa...
The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
KCAS Pet of the Week: West and Zepp
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This week’s featured adoptable pets from the Kent County Animal Shelter are two lovable pups. Zepp is a 2-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is around 78 pounds. The shelter describes him as a gentle soul with a heart full of love. “Zepp’s sweetness...
Buddy's closes Alpine location just over one year since opening
WALKER, Michigan — Buddy's Pizza has closed its Alpine Avenue NW location just over one year since it opened its doors. The closure was announced on Friday, July 5 and was effective immediately. The store first opened its doors in March 2023. The signage has already been removed as...
DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS | Gerald R. Ford Airport affected by technology outage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage that is affecting banks, media outlets and airlines is being felt here in West Michigan. The Gerald R. Ford Airport is experiencing delays and cancellations in both flight departures and arrivals. The airport issued a statement Friday morning regarding the outage...
Explore the beautiful Hathaway Lakes community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – During the summer season, we spend a lot of time moving around, trying to take in all the sights while enjoying the warm weather while it lasts. Summer is also a time of transition, so if you’re thinking about changing up your living situation, we have some ideas for you. Eastbrook Homes has a number of communities throughout West Michigan and each offers something unique. Today we are taking you to Hathaway Lakes in the Spring Lake/Nunica area, where they’re currently starting a new phase of brand new homes.
Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
At Last Grand Rapids Popular Sovengard Restaurant Reopens
The Sovengard Biergarten Restaurant has finally reopened after two long years at their new location, 1232 Bridge Street, NW. They closed their doors 20 months ago and didn't move far, just up Bridge Street a bit, but to a larger and more welcoming building and in a quieter location. They had hoped to reopen long before this but there were many construction delays.
Free Kayaking & More At Return To The River Festival
Do you need something to do with the whole family in August?. Well, there is an event brought to you by Downtown Grand Rapids INC., that you will not want to miss. Have you heard of the Return to the River Festival?. Return To The River Festival. From August 24th...
Game on, grub on: Popular board game bar in Grand Rapids now serving food
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Gamers in the Grand Rapids area looking for some fun competition while enjoying good food and drinks need to look no further. Since opening years ago, House Rules Board Game Lounge has been the go-to spot for playing board games in a bar setting. If you...
Love Tacos & Tequila? This Grand Rapids Festival Is For You
Well, there is a festival coming to Grand Rapids that you will need to snag tickets to. The second annual Grand Rapids Taco and Tequila Festival is coming back this July!. Are you free on Saturday, July 27th? If not, change your plans immediately. This outdoor taco and tequila festival...
Hot Dog! Grand Rapids Free Dog Swim Event Returns Next Month
Sometimes we all need a pool day - even our dogs! For the 7th year, the City of Grand Rapids is hosting a free dog swim event at a local pool. The City of Grand Rapids will be wrapping up the 2024 season with Wag 'n' Wade August 18th, starting at noon.
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
Michigan Sculpture Park Announces Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit
Fall the perfect time to check out beautiful gardens, and one popular Michigan sculpture park is hosting a new exhibit. Of course, you might think of summer as being a better time to visit gardens, but with fall foliage in full bloom during the autumn months, it’s really a beautiful time, too.
12 Adorable Beagles Need Your Help Finding A New Home
There needs to be a study done about people who dislikes dogs. How could someone possibly dislike an animal that is loyal to a fault and is beyond cute? I mean, just look at this little guy, all smiles. Tell me how someone could not want to love it. Sadly,...
Watch: WOOD TV8 anchors compete in digital reality series
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony only one week away, WOOD TV8’s anchors are getting into the competitive spirit with their own athletic competition: the Octathlon. In a new digital series, News 8’s Brittany Flowers, Lainey Gerber, David Horak, Blake Harms, and eightWest’s...
100th Anniversary | Complete guide to the 2024 Coast Guard Festival
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven's biggest event is returning for its 100th year at the end of the month. The 2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is set to host one of its biggest celebrations yet as it honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.
The Fiesta Celebration of Latin Culture Along Lakeshore Continues
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 17, 2024) – What began six decades ago as just a local celebration of a Mexican holiday has grown to much, much more. The week-long Fiesta festivities continue on Friday night with a two-hour concert in the Kollen Park bandshell at 6:30 PM, followed by a day-long celebration of Latin culture on Saturday at the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, starting at 11:30 AM, and a Sunday Car Show at the 8th Street Marketplace parking lots. These events follow a Monday film, a Tuesday symposium, a Wednesday Holland Farmers Market kids activities, and street performers along 8th Street downtown on Thursday.
Meijer streamlines school supply shopping, launches private label
A regional Midwest discount retailer is introducing a new digital school supply shopping feature and its own line of back-to-school products. Meijer is offering a new "School Supply List" digital tool that enables to customers to enter their ZIP code, search for their school's supply lists, and then add those items to their cart with a single click.
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