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Parents feared the worst after teen’s 7-week disappearance
KENT COUNTY, MI – Mishael and David Wise couldn’t help but fear the worst after their teen daughter went missing for seven weeks. It took a moment to register when police said she was found safe. “It was surreal, relief, to find out she was OK,” her mother...
What to know about the Kent County hotel tax hike proposal on the Aug. 6 ballot
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — An Aug. 6 ballot proposal would raise Kent County’s hotel tax from 5% to 8% to fund tourism-related projects such as the 12,000-capacity riverfront amphitheater in Grand Rapids as well as a soccer stadium and aquarium. The Kent County Sports and Entertainment Facilities proposal...
New study says Grand Rapids drivers are losing $2,297 driving on area roads
Besides the weather, Michiganders loved to complain about the roads, and there may be some truth to that. A new study says Michigan roads are costing drivers thousands each year.
Someone Slid Into GR Parks & Rec DMs & Here’s What Happened
I never thought I would see the day that someone would try to "hook up" with a governmental agency. Let's find out what happens when you shoot your shot at GR Parks & Rec. Someone Slid Into GR Parks & Rec DMs & Here's What Happened. If you live in...
Searchers recover body of Grand Rapids-area man who drowned in Sessions Lake near Ionia
BERLIN TWP. — The body of a missing man was recovered from Sessions Lake Monday, about eight days after he fell from his kayak into the 140-acre body of water in the Ionia State Recreation Area. The Ionia County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Mauro Escobar-Loarca, 32, of the Grand Rapids area. The...
Check out Oaks of Belmont if you want to downsize
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – If you, or someone you care about, is thinking about downsizing your home and looking for a place that offers some living assistance, there’s a community you should know about. The Oaks at Belmont is able to provide any level of care a...
You can take your pup for a swim at a Grand Rapids city pool for free
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Looking for ways to help your dog beat the heat this summer? The city of Grand Rapids has got you covered. The city is hosting its free annual “Wag ‘n’ Wade” dog swim on Sunday, Aug. 18, allowing pet owners to bring their dogs for a dip at a city pool to close out the 2024 summer season.
Grand Rapids laser tag, bowling spot sets opening date, hiring 160 workers
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new spot for laser tag, bowling and more is set to open at Woodland Mall on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Main Event Entertainment, a Texas-based company, announced the addition to the Grand Rapids mall last August. The company is owned and operated by Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Indie-rock’s Parallelz explores ‘Strange Mythologies’ on introspective new album
The Grand Rapids rock band hosts a record-release show Thursday at The Pyramid Scheme. Check out the Local Spins interview with frontman Sean Stynes. SCROLL DOWN TO LISTEN TO A TRACK FROM THE NEW ALBUM. Parallelz frontman Sean Stynes considers himself “a Beatles nut” who was blown away in high...
Cornerstone University appoints dean to new School of Health, Science and Technology
Cornerstone University’s new School of Health, Science and Technology just graduated its first class of nurses under the leadership of its first dean, Dr. Misty Emmons. She says as a faith-based university, the nursing program focuses on a holistic approach, teaching that providing great care means addressing a patient’s physical, mental and spiritual needs.
Q&A with Entrada Grad David Wandawa
David Wandawa’s mom and dad went to Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary respectively. But while the campus was familiar to them, for David it was a world away—literally 7,600 miles from his hometown of Kampala, Uganda. While Wandawa had already decided to attend Calvin this fall, the...
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