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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...
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...
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.
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.
Thousands of West Michigan families in need to be impacted by 'Top off the Truck' diaper drive
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Catholic Charities West Michigan is hosting ‘Top off the Truck’ where they pack a truck full of donated diapers for the St. Gianna’s No Cost Baby Boutique. The boutique says it serves thousands of families each month in West Michigan and has...
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...
Tupelo Honey worker loses job after Trump assassination attempt comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Restaurant chain Tupelo Honey says a worker is “no longer employed” there following comments the individual made on social media following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A social media post by the restaurant did not include the comment or...
1 year later, Plainfield Township man remains missing
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Scott Weldon went missing from Plainfield Township in July 2023, and the Kent County Sheriff's Office is asking for tips to find him. Weldon, who is in his 60s, disappeared on July 19, 2023, after his family hadn't heard from him for about a week. They were concerned he could be a danger to himself back then.
Early childhood health, learning millage renewal on Kent County August election ballot
KENT COUNTY, MI – A proposed millage renewal that will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot in Kent County would generate over $8.7 million next year to expand access to early childhood programming and childcare for families with young children. The “Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage” proposal asks...
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...
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #9
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Thursday night Performance #9 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances 7...
New state office will focus on growing Michigan’s population
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new state office to help implement a plan intended to reverse Michigan’s population decline after she announced earlier this week that she was disbanding the Growing Michigan Together Council. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office, which it said would be […] The post New state office will focus on growing Michigan’s population appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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