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GRCC joins national initiative to boost manufacturing workforce
Grand Rapids Community College has joined 25 community and technical colleges throughout the United States in the Manufacturing Imperative - Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) pilot program designed to strengthen the manufacturing industry by addressing shortages in the workforce and closing the skills gap. The MI-WPC is a three-year program with...
Dinosaurs have arrived at John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Starting today, when you head to John Ball Zoo, you’ll be able to check out some prehistoric creatures! Over 20 life-size replica robotic dinosaurs can be found around the Zoo. You can also embark on a dino safari and learn about the dinosaurs that once inhabited our Earth.
Michigan Hotel Debuts Six Pickleball-Inspired Cocktails To Celebrate Major Pickleball Tournament
Some of the world’s best pickleball players have descended upon Grand Rapids, Michigan this past weekend for the Grand Rapids Beer City Open Pickleball Championships. And as such, they need all-star accommodations. AHC Hospitality, owners of the historic Amway Grand Plaza and a sponsor of the tournament, planned on providing just that.
State reopens Grand Rapids unemployment office
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has reopened its office at 3391 Plainfield Ave. NE after renovations were made to provide a better customer experience. The renovations, which took two months to complete, include a more welcoming public area and security upgrades, according to a news...
Find relief from your TMJ pain and symptoms
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – If you’ve ever suffered from TMJ, you might know how difficult it is to find relief from your pain! Today, we have Dr. Kathi Wilson from the Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ in the studio to explain how she helps patients. Center...
New Restaurant Opens Inside Grand Rapids Board Game Lounge
A Grand Rapids board game lounge is continuing to evolve!. House Rules Board Game Lounge opened in late 2020 at 404 Ionia Ave. SW., across from the downtown market. The owner had previously operated a bottle shop, Craft Beer Cellar, at the site, and decided to re-open with the new board games lounge concept.
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Divers work to recover missing kayaker
IONIA COUNTY, MI – Rescuers are searching for a man who went missing Sunday, July 14, while kayaking in Sessions Lake in the Ionia County Recreation Area. The man is a Grand Rapids resident in his mid-30s, Ionia County sheriff’s deputies said. His name has not been released.
Grand Rapids Man Dies in Lake Michigan Near Pigeon Lake Pier Despite Rescue Attempts
A tragic incident unfolded on the waters of Lake Michigan yesterday afternoon, resulting in the drowning of a 38-year-old man from Grand Rapids. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office reported, as per WZZM 13 that at approximately 3:40 p.m., they responded to a drowning incident south of Pigeon Lake Pier. Swimming about 100 yards out, the man ultimately went underwater and failed to resurface on his own.
Salute to Bridge Street bar’s first year
Last July, The General Wood Shop made its debut as a gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Alberto Garza and Jeff Steinport are the masterminds behind the hotspot that’s part cocktail bar, part restaurant, all attitude. “The concept behind the General Wood Shop was a dream that...
Thousands of DTE customers without power Tuesday following night of heavy storms in Metro Detroit
Thousands of people in Metro Detroit are without power Tuesday following strong, early-morning storms that left wind damage and flooding. DTE is reporting just over 17,000 outages, with areas in Oakland and Macomb Counties among the most-affected.
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