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NOT AFFECTED | County dispatches in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon counties not affected by IT outage
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage affected companies around the world, including banks, airlines, media outlets and more. The cause of the outage stems from an issue with the CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company. While there are reports of the outage affecting flights, banks and other companies...
Kent County Board approves opioid settlement dollars
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The controversial budget and plan to fund opioid treatment opportunities in Kent County has come to a close, for now. The delay in a decision comes after a 100-person task force has yet to come to an agreement on how to spend the money. One...
Grand Rapids business vandalized near major intersection
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Major road construction is still underway in Grand Rapids this summer. One business near the intersection of Fuller and Michigan, where construction has been ongoing, was vandalized early Thursday morning. Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos store co-owner and general manager, Becky Afendoulis, said they were alerted...
Donate Life Night celebrates those who have saved lives through organ donation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Usually the main attraction at John Ball Zoo is the animals, but on Thursday night, it was all about people. The zoo hosted Donate Life Night in partnership with Gift of Life Michigan to celebrate people who have donated their organs, and the recipients who are alive today because of someone else.
West Michigan developer financing opposition to Kent County lodging tax increase
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with comments from the TGIF Victory Fund. A conservative West Michigan political action committee that backed the extreme right-wing Ottawa Impact has turned its attention to a new political cause: opposing a proposed lodging tax increase in Kent County. TGIF Victory Fund,...
Allegiant adds new non-stop destination out of Grand Rapids
Allegiant Travel announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities across the United States this week, including two from Michigan. The routes launch in November but are open to booking now. The new route from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids is to West Palm Beach, Florida...
Kent County braces for pivotal role in election with Trump, Vance visit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County is expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election with Grand Rapids in the national spotlight this weekend. In just two days, former President Donald Trump and his newly named running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R - Ohio), will be in town.
Grand Rapids hosting dogs-only pool party this August
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The biggest pool paw-ty of the year is returning to Grand Rapids. The seventh annual Wag 'n' Wade dogs-only swimming event is a paw-some way to close out the season at the Richmond Park Pool. The free event is open to all community members and...
Intensified Search for Grand Rapids Kayaker Continues at Sessions Lake Amidst Challenges
The grim search for a missing kayaker at Sessions Lake continues without respite. Since the unfortunate incident this past Sunday, around 7 p.m., when a Grand Rapids man in his mid-30s went missing after capsizing, local authorities have been ceaselessly scouring the area. According to FOX 17, the Ionia County Sheriff's Office has described the lake's features as challenging, filled with depths and facets that obstruct their efforts. Public access has been closed off since Wednesday evening to bolster the search operations.
Michigan Man Set to Show Off Trivia Chops on ‘Jeopardy’
A man from West Michigan will attempt to take down a two-day champion on the iconic quiz show 'Jeopardy,' airing on Thursday, July 18. You'll see a gentleman from Grand Rapids behind a Jeopardy Lecturn tonight. Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer is a mental health crisis therapist from Grand Rapids. The 38-year-old introduced himself to the Reddit community as a Jeopardy contestant.
Jolly Pumpkin in Grand Rapids closes, but two new concepts planned there
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Grand Rapids tap room and restaurant on Bridge Street NW, but a new concept focused on fast-casual Mediterranean food is expected to open there next month. And later, possibly as early as September, a bar called Mash specializing in bourbon,...
NFL Pro Bowl lineman part of Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame’s 2024 class
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – What do an NFL Pro Bowler, an LPGA golfer, a college football All-American, one of Michigan’s winningest high school basketball coaches and a devoted prep hoops coach and mentor have in common?. They’re all part of the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame’s 2024...
Grand Rapids investment firm acquires Texas injection molder
Grand Rapids investment firm Blackford Capital has acquired a west Texas injection molder. The $16 million all-cash deal for Lubbock-based Industrial Molding Corp. was the first add-on acquisition for Blackford Capital’s Davalor Mold Corp., which is based in Chesterfield in Macomb County. Blackford Capital acquired Davalor in 2016. The...
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