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When And Where You Can See The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile In West Michigan
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is set to return to West Michigan this July. Fans of the 27-foot-long hot dog-shaped vehicle will have several opportunities to catch a glimpse of it and enjoy some fun activities. The Wienermobile will be making its first stop at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market...
Hot Dog! Grand Rapids Free Dog Swim Event Returns Next Month
Sometimes we all need a pool day - even our dogs! For the 7th year, the City of Grand Rapids is hosting a free dog swim event at a local pool. The City of Grand Rapids will be wrapping up the 2024 season with Wag 'n' Wade August 18th, starting at noon.
Meijer streamlines school supply shopping, launches private label
A regional Midwest discount retailer is introducing a new digital school supply shopping feature and its own line of back-to-school products. Meijer is offering a new "School Supply List" digital tool that enables to customers to enter their ZIP code, search for their school's supply lists, and then add those items to their cart with a single click.
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo rank among top markets for business travel growth, report finds
Corporate travel is on the rise in a pair of West Michigan cities, according to a new report tracking the business travel spending of American Express account holders. American Express on Tuesday published the results of its annual Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition survey, which explores business travel trends and customer preferences. This year’s report was the first to include an analysis of spending data from the company’s business travelers.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Inspires Blueberry Fanatics With The Great American Blueberry Challenge; Shelly Hartmann Details
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Great American Blueberry Challenge culminated in the first-ever blueberry eating championship this past Saturday. The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in partnership with Major League Eating, invited professional competitive eaters to eat as many blueberries as possible in the span of eight minutes, setting a world record of 18.475 lbs. The championship took place during the Advil Targeted Relief Major League Pickleball (MLP) Mid-Season Tournament.
Grand Rapids Signs Chaz Reddekopp to One-Year Contract
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins signed defenseman Chaz Reddekopp (REH-deh-kawp) to a one-year, two-way contract for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Reddekopp, the former 187th pick by the Los Angeles Kings in 2015, totaled career-high numbers with the Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) last season in games played (67), goals (5), points (15) and penalty minutes (194). Last year, the 27-year-old ranked second in the ECHL with 194 penalty minutes. During the 2022-23 campaign with the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL), Reddekopp notched a career-best 13 assists in 51 games to go along with his 14 points (1-13—14), 109 penalty minutes and a plus-12 rating. The 6-foot-3 defenseman has spent the majority of his career in the ECHL from 2018-24, totaling 46 points (8-38—46), 340 penalty minutes and a plus-six rating in 172 appearances.
Fiske Guide highlights Calvin University engineering program
Calvin University is one of just 16 colleges and universities to be shortlisted on the Fiske Guide to College’s “Small Colleges and Universities Strong in Engineering” category. Released this past week, the 2025 guidebook—compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske—takes a selective, subjective,...
Far from a newcomer, Grand Rapids’ new economic director to leverage 16 years at the state
Sarah Latta Rainero on July 8 stepped into her new role as the city of Grand Rapids’ economic development director. The position had been vacant since October 2023 and was filled on an interim basis by Jono Klooster, who stepped down from his role this summer. Latta Rainero grew...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Inspiring ‘bizarro world’: Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes thrilled to uncork symphonic set in GR
Playing only seven such shows this summer, the celebrated guitarist will perform a wide range of rock classics with the Grand Rapids Symphony at Meijer Gardens. The Local Spins interview. LOCAL SPINS TICKET GIVEAWAY & FAN REVIEW: Would you love to see the Warren Haynes Band fire up classics with...
Three West Michiganders Drafted By MLB
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Three baseball players from west Michigan have been drafted by MLB teams. Caledonia native and Western Michigan University pitcher Luke Thelen was drafted in the 15th round by the Colorado Rockies. Portage native Zach MacDonald was taken by the Detroit Tigers, also in the 15th round. He is a junior at Miami University in Ohio.
Our Dental Expert can help restore your smile
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We all want the best smile possible and our Dental Expert can help restore not just your smile, but the health of your entire mouth. Doctors Greenland and Kane are with Greenland Advanced Oral Care. Greenland Advanced Oral Care. 1179 E Paris Ave SE,...
STUNT Lands 22 Student-Athletes on CSCA Academic Honor Roll
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Davenport University STUNT team placed 22 student-athletes on the 2024 College Stunt Coaches Association (CSCA) Academic Honor Roll. Nominated athletes must have a cumulative GPA above 3.50 and have completed a minimum of 24 credits/units at their current STUNT institution. The Davenport honorees are listed below Abigayle Rhinehart Abigayle Rossow Annabelle Densmore Ashley Evans Aubrey Lenard Brittany Mulvin Chloe Noah Eleanor Trefry Jennifer Fry Jordyn Trotter KaDee Longhito Kaitlin Dolland Keaghan Otto Lillian Smith Lynsey Peters Nevaeh Keller Payton McHugh Riley O'Mara Saylor Martin Shawna Smith Sophia Townsend Summer Elbortoukaly Saylor Martin Base 5' 2"...
Proposed Grand Rapids apartment development moves forward
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new, five-story apartment building with commercial retail space could be coming soon to the northeast side of Grand Rapids after city commissioners approved a rezoning ordinance on Tuesday afternoon. City commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the rezoning approval. They hope the courtyard-style apartment...
Donald Trump heads to Michigan for first rally since assassination attempt
(CBS DETROIT) - Former President Donald Trump and his recently named running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will be coming to Michigan this weekend for their first rally together. It is also the first Trump rally since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday.The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public. "They have to prepare for an all-threat, all-hazard approach. To basically not only just protecting the candidates, but they have to protect the public as well," said Al Shenouda, managing partner at City Shield Security Services in Detroit and the...
Fennell/Jolly and Garety/Delcamp win titles at 14th GAM Women’s Four-Ball championships
GRAND RAPIDS – Elise Fennell of Caledonia and Jessica Jolly of Rockford birdied the first hole of sudden-death to win the Overall Division, and Joan Garety of Ada and Terry Delcamp, formerly of Grand Blanc, won an unprecedented eighth Senior Division title in the 14th GAM Women’s Four Ball Championship presented by Saint John’s Resort at Boulder Creek Golf Club Monday.
Misinformation campaign around visitor tax ahead of Aug. 6 vote
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Backers of the proposed visitors tax in Kent County said there is a misleading text and billboard campaign targeting voters ahead of the Aug. 6 vote. Some residents are confused about how the tax works. The tax is a visitor tax, meaning it’s paid by people outside of the county. Kara Wood, Grand Action Executive Director, said residents won’t see the tax unless they spend the night in a local hotel or motel.
Children’s museum, Grand Rapids library want to turn parking lot into new building
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Public Library and Grand Rapids Children’s Museum are exploring a partnership with the city of Grand Rapids to construct a new building and parking garage on a city-owned parking lot adjacent to the library’s downtown branch. Leaders of the two...
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