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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...
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Hudsonville’s SuperScoop Bars!
Mark your calendars, ice cream lovers! This Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day, and Hudsonville Ice Cream is turning up the summer fun with a delicious celebration. Get ready for a treat because Hudsonville is giving away over 5,000 of their iconic new SuperScoop Bars throughout the Midwest. Here’s how you can join in on the sweet festivities!
Man charged in motorcyclist’s traffic death in Grand Rapids is fatally shot in Wisconsin
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man accused of reckless driving in an August crash that killed a motorcyclist died earlier this month in a fatal shooting in Wisconsin, authorities said. Atem Mathiang, 19, died late July 2 in a shooting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you purchase a product or...
Walker approves townhome project delayed for months by development moratorium
A townhome project that had been delayed after the city of Walker implemented a six-month moratorium on some types of residential development has taken a step forward following a vote to approve its site plans Wednesday night. Allendale-based RJM Properties received final approval from the Walker Planning Commission to construct...
Michigan couple in their 80s were shot to death; Murder investigation continues
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — The death certificates of a West Michigan couple killed in their home last month reveal how they died. Jessie and Virginia Seward were found dead in their home on Beaver Drive near Sheridan on June 26. A family member went to check on them and found them both dead.
Downtown Holland adds another stop in the social district. See all 18 drink spots
HOLLAND, MI -- Downtown Holland’s social district has expanded once again, now including fan favorite Bowerman’s Farm and Market. On Facebook, Bowerman’s announced their social district menu will include blueberry slushie wine, blueberry basil mojito, cucumber elderflower spritz and several mimosa flavors. The social district encompasses several...
Grand Rapids gaming lounge and bar now serving food
Grand Rapids gaming lounge and bar now serving food. The pizza fries of the House Rules Board Game Lounge in Grand Rapids, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This summer, the lounge introduced a full food menu for patrons. The lounge also offers a variety of board games and beverages. Get Photo.
Judge seeks restraining order against election foe over ‘false claims’ in campaign literature
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A judge seeking re-election has filed for a temporary-restraining order against his opponent, a local public defender. Probate Judge Gregory Pittman said he filed for a restraining order to prevent further “false claims and outright lies” by his opponent, Kendrah Robinson. The complaint, filed...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week's NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even alongside her outward support for him. As a Biden campaign co-chairwoman, she instead focused...
Wisconsin opens 2024 football season against No. 7 team in MAC preseason poll
Wisconsin football opens its 2024 football season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against the MAC’s Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan enters 2024 after consecutive losing seasons — 5-7 in 2022 and 4-8 in 2023. It also does so ranked No. 7 in the recent MAC preseason coaches poll.
Galactic adventures await at the Air Zoo’s Adult Space Camp and SR-71 Spy-Posium
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a reason why the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center in Kalamazoo is a world-renowned destination. From 100+ air and spacecraft artifacts, indoor amusement park-style rides, interactive exhibits, gift shops, science-based camps and classes, and flight simulators, visitors of all ages can endure an “out-of-this-world” experience.
Here's who won best ice cream spot in Branch County
We asked for your votes for your favorite ice cream spot in Branch County, and you certainly answered. After 756 votes were cast, we have a winner. Country Cove Store earned 433, or about 57% of the votes, in celebration of Sunday's National Ice Cream Day. According to its Facebook...
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