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‘You’ve been betrayed,’ JD Vance tells crowd in rural Kent County, Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance had a message for the crowd gathered Wednesday in rural Kent County: You’ve been discarded and deceived by the nation’s political elite. “Byron Center has been cast aside, and a lot of places in this country have...
One Republic Guitarist Buys and Renames West Michigan Vineyard
There's something charming about West Michigan if you're not a native. I spent my entire life in Kentucky, and the first time I visited, I knew I wanted to call this place home one day. It's easy to fall in love with all four seasons when you see them through the West Michigan filter.
GRCC Students Offered Free Bus Fare This School Year
Grand Rapids Community College has announced a partnership with The Rapid that will allow their students and staff to ride for free this school year. The program begins on August 26, 2024, and will allow students to ride The Rapid for free from the first day of their first class until the last day of their last class. Additionally, when students are not actively attending classes (between semesters, etc.), they are eligible to purchase reloadable "partner" Wave Cards from the college that will allow them to ride The Rapid at a discount ($1.25 per ride instead of $175 per ride.)
Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
City unveils draft Community Master Plan
The City of Grand Rapids has unveiled “Bridge to Our Future,” a draft blueprint for the city’s growth and development over the next 20 years. This release marks the culmination of a four-year, community-led process to create a new Community Master Plan. The City Commission introduced the draft on Tuesday and simultaneously launched a 63-day public comment period for community members to review and provide feedback on the document.
Back to school means back to eating safely
Back to school means back to eating safely. The US Department of Agriculture encourages parents and caregivers to follow safe food handling practices and be allergen aware. We talk to experts from the USDA about CLEAN, Separate, Cook, and Chill. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley...
The historic Sullivan Field grandstands will be restored after a pause in construction
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans of Valley Field announced that the Sullivan Field grandstand construction will start again this fall after construction crews found extensive damage and wood rot. Crews paused the project to reevaluate the field’s damage and found that the $4.25 million project would cost more. Sullivan...
Mobile Mammography Detects 13 Patients With Cancer
(Grand Rapids, MI) – A mobile mammography bus is being credited with saving lives. Since its debut last summer the Trinity Health Grand Rapids mammography bus has screened more than two-thousand people. Breast imaging supervisor Becky Mercer tells WZZM TV 13 that 13 patients had cancer detected through the screenings.
Western Michigan Weekend Forecast: Rain Expected Through Saturday
Grand Rapids, MI – Residents of Western Michigan should prepare for a day of changing weather, with increasing clouds this morning followed by showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will peak near 80°F, with winds from the southeast at 10-20 mph. According to the National Weather Service...
Body of missing woman found in Lake Michigan near Beaver Island
BEAVER ISLAND, MI – A body found near Beaver Island has been identified as a woman who has been missing since Aug. 2. The Michigan State Police said Thursday that dental records confirmed the body of 39-year-old Kristen Terrain was found in Lake Michigan near the western shore of the island on Aug. 9.
Michigan State Police Warn Parents On Posting Back To School Pics
Michigan State Police are once again cautioning parents about sharing back-to-school pictures on social media. A recent Michigan State Police social media post is advising parents not to include the following information when posting first-day-of-school photos,. Names. Teacher Names. Name of school and its location. Grade of child. Age of...
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