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Group backed by prominent developer urges ‘No’ vote on hotel tax hike
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A conservative political fund bankrolled by a West Michigan apartment developer is campaigning against the Aug. 6 ballot proposal to raise Kent County’s hotel tax to fund projects such as Acrisure Amphitheater and a professional soccer stadium. TGIF Victory Fund, a political action committee...
2 Republicans square off in Kent County Commission primary race
KENT COUNTY, MI – Two candidates are vying in the Republican Party primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners. Republicans Joel Langlois and Elizabeth Morse are facing off for a chance at the seat representing Alpine, Sparta and Tyrone townships as well as the village of Sparta and part of Plainfield Township.
Promoting public health from an economics standpoint
Economics and management majors don’t usually go to medical school – and senior Riley McKinney has no plans to do so. Thanks to a summer internship with the Kent County Health Department (KCHD), however, she is excited to see the impact that local government and local nonprofits can have on the health of, well, pretty much everybody.
Marijuana shops closing across the state, experts say market catching up
LOWELL, Mich. — Six years after the legalization of marijuana in Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are closing across the state. Experts say it's because the market is finally catching up. The city of Lowell was one of the first cities to allow the licensure of dispensaries in Michigan, at one...
Daughters of man gunned down in double-homicide call killer ‘pure evil’ in court
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Wearing red shirts with the words “Daddy’s Girl” on the back, the daughters of a man gun down in a 2022 double homicide told a judge he died while celebrating his birthday. The daughters spoke to Kent County Circuit Judge Christina Elmore moments...
Friday at 7 p.m.: Olympic Hopes, Gold Dreams
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan athletes are competing on the most prestigious stage in sports: The Olympics. Join News 8 at 7 p.m. Friday for Olympic Hopes, Gold Dreams, airing on WOOD TV8 and streaming in this article. Sports Director Jack Doles is introducing you to athletes...
'The Clothes They Wore' | New campaign aims to address misconceptions around childhood drownings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As many families are spending a lot of time on West Michigan area lakes and pools, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) is working to highlight misconceptions surrounding drownings. The organization has released a campaign called "The Clothes They Wore" as a way to highlight...
MEDC | Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for NE GR Public Art
LANSING, Mich. – The Neighbors of Belknap Lookout and Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts are collaborating on a series of new public art initiatives on Grand Rapids' North side through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the local nonprofit Neighbors of Belknap Lookout announced the campaign today, which is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.
Grand Rapids minority-focused venture capital fund searches for new managing director
Partners in the New Community Transformation Fund expect to have a new managing director on board by the middle of September. Ollie Howie departed in June from the Grand Rapids-based venture capital fund that supports entrepreneurs of color. He had been involved in other funds while managing New Community and is now the managing partner at Roanoke, Va.-based Mount Auburn Venture Partners.
Congratulations to Maranda’s Park Party Punch Board Prize Challenge winners
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Maranda’s celebrating 30 years of Park Parties with the ultimate contest!. Back in June, we’ve introduced Maranda’s Park Party Punch Board Prize Challenge, which grants five lucky contestants the opportunity to win epic gifts including passes to Craig’s Cruisers, toys from Meijer, a shopping experience to Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, and so much more.
Come Aboard Former Zeigler Automotive Owner’s 116-Foot Super Yacht
"Ziggy" was christened in 2021. Having passed the family business over to their son, Harold and Bonnie Zeigler are in their snowbird era!. Founder Harold Zeigler bought his first Ford dealership in Lowell, Michigan at age 28; today the Zeigler Automotive Group has grown to include 35 dealerships across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
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