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4th of July forecast: All good on Thursday, a little iffy over the weekend
LANSING — Backyard barbecues, fireworks and even some beach time should be in play when Independence Day rolls around on Thursday, forecasters said. Scattered showers and isolated storms are possible Tuesday night into the first part of Wednesday, but it should be nice after that through the 4th of July, with highs in the mid-80s and overnight lows in the mid-60s, said Joe Ceru, a forecaster for the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. ...
The Parade of Horribles: Grand Rapids' ugliest Independence Day tradition
In the 19th and 20th century, the Parade of Horribles descended upon Fourth of July parades in Grand Rapids and America with its participants dressing up in grotesque costumes as a form of satire.
East GR residents hoping to 'work with city' on safety following fatal crash
On Monday night, East Grand Rapids City Commissioners met for the first time since June 18, when a 67-year-old riding a OneWheel was killed when he collided with a car
Transplant House Opens To Support West Michigan Families on Organ Transplant Journey
I truly believe that the greatest gift you can give another person is the gift of life. I've been an organ donor for over 10 years, and I'm the grateful loved one of someone who is still here today thanks to a desperately needed kidney transplant. When it comes to...
Heart postpones their Royal Flush Tour
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Health issues are forcing Heart lead singer Ann Wilson to take a step back from the stage for the rest of the year. That means rock band Heart is postponing their remaining Royal Flush tour dates, including the Aug. 21 date at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
GRPD asking for help finding potential witnesses to murder of 15-year-old
Grand Rapids police Monday shared a six-second video of five young people walking by a surveillance camera, saying they believe the group had just witnessed the shooting of 15-year-old Lakyijah Williams. Williams was with friends, riding a scooter on Ottawa Avenue south of Studio Park just after 11:30 pm on...
New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
New Construction Updates: Fuller-Michigan Intersection Closed For 4 weeks
Due to major construction, you cannot go anywhere in Grand Rapids without being redirected. Driving in downtown is a nightmare right now. However, your commute is even more affected now due to this construction update. Fuller-Michigan Intersection Closed. In early June, it was announced that Fuller Avenue was closed north...
The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-2-24
The City of Grand Rapids reminds its citizens to know the rules and practice extreme caution when lighting fireworks. We talk to Fire Marshall Bill Smith about this and the fireworks ordinance rules. The First Voice Generation Documentary, directed and produced in Holland, is a nationally award winning film, screened...
Meijer Rings In 90 Years of Being Family-Owned; Hank Meijer and Rick Keyes Comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - When I graduated amid the Great Recession, my worldview quickly shrank from endless possibilities to an understanding of the privilege of secure work. I can’t imagine the strength it took Hendrik Meijer to open a grocery store with his family in 1934 during the depths of the Great Depression, making the 90th anniversary the still family-owned retailer is now celebrating that much more wondrous.
Home health care is reducing ER visits, saving lives: 'She is just a godsend'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Bett Katsma used to spend many hours in urgent care and take multiple trips to the emergency room. She is 81-years-old, and has a few health issues, including with her lungs. However, for the past four years, she has been working with TANDEM365 and their...
Gov. Whitmer appoints Grand Rapids mayor to economic development board
GRAND RAPDIS, MI — Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee. Bliss, whose term started June 28 and runs through April 2027, said she was pleased to join the board because economic development is an important priority not only for Grand Rapids but all of Michigan.
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