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Good news so far for Michigan’s fruit crops after too-early flowering
An early spring might sound like a good thing to you and me. An early spring to a Michigan fruit grower is a nightmare. So far, the fruit growers’ nightmares are not coming true. An extremely warm February and a warmer-than-normal March developed Michigan’s fruit buds very early. The...
Severe weather update: Radar forecast shows who gets hammered with storms this afternoon
Now that afternoon is here we have a better feel for where the strongest thunderstorms will occur over Lower Michigan. The latest severe weather forecasts for this afternoon and evening show a slight increase in the size of the potential severe weather area. Let’s start with the always updated radar....
Hot n’ Now: America’s Lost Relic Is Still In Business Here In Michigan
My grandparents have lived in Holland most of my life so I frequently visited Holland State Park growing up. My favorite building to drive past was always this closed Hot n' Now shop where my dad said he would buy a bunch of super cheap hamburgers that "got me through school".
WATCH: Luke Bryan Can’t Believe This Child Just Cursed on Stage
There's never a dull moment at a Luke Bryan show and his recent stop in Grand Rapids, Mich. certainly followed suit. At one point in his set he invited a young fan named Ella on stage with him, who wasn't afraid to drop the word d--n during their sweet exchange. In her defense, she was simply singing his lyrics.
Meet Ottawa County candidates at these upcoming voter events
OTTAWA COUNTY — The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area is hosting a handful of events in July to help voters get to know candidates running for county offices. Events are scheduled for July 9, 11 and 18 with candidates for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, Ottawa County Sheriff and Ottawa County Prosecutor. ...
These 5 Grand Rapids Teens May Have Witnessed A Murder
The Grand Rapids Police Department needs your help to find out what happened to one of our very own. Police are looking for several potential witnesses to a murder. Have you heard about the murder of La'Kyijah Williams?. While riding her scooter, the 15-year-old was shot and killed in downtown...
Holland Ambassador Academy Applications Now Being Accepted
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 6, 2024) – The proverbial curtain will be raised on how the city of Holland actually works. Applications are now being accepted for city residents to apply for the Holland Ambassador Academy. City Manager Keith Van Beek explained what the program is all about. Space...
Macatawa Water Festival will celebrate water, learning and fun
HOLLAND — If you’re looking for a day out with the family that's educational and fun, look no further than the Macatawa Water Festival. Hosted by the ODC Network and Windmill Island Gardens, this free event will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 13. More than 20 community...
These Michigan Athletes Are Competing In The 2024 Paris Olympics
Two sporting events never cease to captivate me: the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. This means this summer is a very good time to be a soccer fan since I'm double dipping with the COPA America and the Olympics. I couldn't be happier. Every four years, I find myself...
Fourth of July garage fire displaces family in Grand Rapids Township
GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A greater Grand Rapids family is having to stay elsewhere after an evening housefire started in the garage. The Grand Rapids Township Fire Department said they first got calls from a concerned neighbor around 8:45 p.m. on July 4. No one was home, but...
These Michigan Business Loop Highways Are Unlike Any Other in America
Call them business loops or 'green interstates' an often overlooked segment of America's highway network are the Business Auxiliary routes of the Interstate Highway System. Using green shields and the words 'Business/Loop' or 'Business/Spur' rather than 'Interstate,' the routes are intended to direct travelers off the expressways and into towns for food, services, shopping, business needs and accommodations.
2024 Ballpark Movie Nights: Catch Double Feature Family Fun in GR this Summer
Families in West Michigan, here’s something you’ll want to get of off the sidelines for: Family Fare Flix on the Field at LMCU Ballpark in Grand Rapids!. On select evenings this summer, you and your family can spread your blankets out and enjoy not one, but two full-length feature films under the stars.
Nobody In Grand Rapids Rides The Scooters Correctly
The other night I was walking around Downtown Grand Rapids with my friend. We walked along the Riverwalk, swatting at bugs; It was a lovely summer evening. However, as we were walking along the Pearl St. Bridge, we were nearly forced into the road by a group of riders on the scooters hogging the entire sidewalk.
Olga’s Kitchen coming to three new Michigan cities, hosted by Big Boy
The Southeast Michigan-based Olga’s Kitchen restaurant chain is expanding its reach to three new cities around the state – with a little help from another Michigan-based restaurant. Olga’s Kitchen, known for its pita sandwiches, salads, soups and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, will be expanding to Midland, Muskegon and Battle Creek...
More Than 15 New Restaurants Have Opened in West Michigan So Far in 2024
Looking for a new restaurant to try? You're in luck! From breakfast, to seafood, to tacos, to all-you-can eat joints, more than 15 new restaurants have opened so far this year!. West Michigan continues to be awesome for foodies! Last year alone, more than 40 new local restaurants joined the...
Reverend's lawsuit against Ottawa County will move to discovery
OTTAWA COUNTY — A federal judge has denied Ottawa County’s motion to dismiss a First Amendment violation lawsuit filed by the Rev. Jared Cramer of Grand Haven in 2023, according to reporting from The Grand Haven Tribune. In an opinion published Tuesday, July 2, Judge Jane Beckering, presiding...
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