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New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
Concept designs for new fire station in southeast side of GR released
Renderings have been released by the city that showcase the new fire station planned for the southeast side of Grand Rapids. The hope is that the new fire station will help to address an influx of calls that come from that side of the city, and to minimize response time.
Hudsonville woman accused of ordering dog to attack boyfriend during argument sentenced
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — The West Michigan woman who ordered her dog to attack her boyfriend during an argument Memorial Day weekend was sentenced on Wednesday. 37-year-old Augustina Villarreal from Hudsonville was sentenced to 75 days in the Ottawa County Jail and was ordered to serve 12 months of probation. She also needs to pay $860.
Latin rock band Cabildo set to take the stage at Wyoming’s Lamar Park on July 9
The 2024 Wyoming Concerts in the Park series continues this Tuesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. with Latin rock band, Cabildo, performing at Lamar Park. Cabildo is a West Michigan-based alternative Latin rock band that blends cumbia, ska, folk, and other genres from Latin and South America. The band’s name,...
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
Fatal shooting on GR southeast side ruled a homicide
Grand Rapid Police say officers were dispatched to Ardmore Street SE and Thelma Avenue SE around 12:20 a.m. June 29th on reports of the sound of gunfire. Officers discovered evidence of a weapon being discharged, but no victims were located at the scene. A short time later, an adult male...
Automating spot welding to win fabrication work and maintain culture
It’s not the riddle of the Sphinx, but it’s a riddle that many a metal fabricator has wrestled with over time: How do you expand while still maintaining the company culture that allowed the shop to be successful enough to grow?. Lewis Welding, Wyoming, Mich., pondered that very...
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...
Heart postpones Van Andel Arena show as Ann Wilson undergoes cancer treatment
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans planning to attend Heart's Royal Flush Tour will have to hang onto their tickets for a while longer. Due to lead singer Ann Wilson's recent cancer diagnosis, the band has postponed all remaining shows on their headlining tour, according to organizers Tuesday. This includes...
Takeaways from the CU*Answers 2024 Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its 2024 Annual Leadership Conference and Stockholders Meeting on June 26th in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event brought together credit union leadership from across the country for a briefing on the organization’s overall direction and major projects for the coming year. This year’s conference theme was...
Mom says life of paralyzed Fourth of July parade shooting victim is ‘shattered’ 2 years later
CHICAGO (AP) — Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down. It has been 730 days since her now-10-year-old son Cooper could chase his brother...
Elizabeth Lucas Dombrowski joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan as Senior Director of Development and Communications
With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Elizabeth Lucas Dombrowski joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan as Senior Director of Development and Communications. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of All Belong Center for Inclusive Education, a national organization advocating for students with disabilities. Elizabeth has an undergraduate degree in music from Valparaiso University and a master of business administration from Grand Valley State University.
The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-3-24
The Fourth of July most likely a wonderful day for family gatherings and fireworks, yet mistakes made can be costly. Holland Hospital’s Dr. Daniel DeCook, General Surgeon, Trauma Medical Director, discusses the popularity of the Emergency room around the July 4th holiday and ways to prevent injury. Last minute...
Former Davenport student-athlete to compete at the Olympics
Former Davenport University student-athlete, Muskegon native and Grand Haven High School graduate Aaron Cummings will be the first person from DU to compete in the Olympic games when the USA Men’s Rugby Sevens Team travels to Paris, France. The team is composed of 12 starting athletes, including Cummings who...
Grand Rapids celebrates the 4th of July this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Tomorrow, we celebrate our nation’s independence with parades, celebrations and fireworks displays. The City of Grand Rapids is holding its big event on Saturday! Russ Hines and Evette Pittman join us to fill us in on all the details. Fourth of July Celebration.
My Morning Jacket Runs Through Radiohead Cover With Karina Rykman In Detroit
My Morning Jacket enlisted Karina Rykman to open the two Michigan stops of their current summer tour culminating in Detroit last night. Rykman joined MMJ for a rousing “Run Thru” that encompassed a cover of Radiohead‘s “National Anthem” late in their set at the Masonic Temple Theatre on Tuesday.
Dematic names Michael Oren as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas Region
Dematic has named Michael Oren as senior vice president of sales for the Americas region. Oren joins the supply chain automation and solutions provider at the company’s Americas headquarters in Grand Rapids, where he is responsible for the development of the sales strategy, including nurturing and retaining accounts, driving company growth initiatives, and building relationships with strategic partners. Oren joined Dematic from Xerox, where he recently served as the executive vice president of global services. He has completed executive master’s courses at the University of Navarra, Harvard Business School, and Stanford University, and holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and social psychology from Miami University in Ohio.
Cuban restaurant, 17 apartments planned for Roosevelt Park neighborhood
A first-time developer is working to open an authentic Cuban restaurant, along with 17 apartment units, in Grand Rapids’ Roosevelt Park neighborhood. Juan Lopez said his Latino background and connection with the majority-hispanic community of Roosevelt Park drove his interest in developing a project in that area, he said.
Saint Mary’s Foundation announces Kim McLaughlin has been appointed Board Chair
Saint Mary’s Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim McLaughlin, Vice President Strategic Growth at Wolverine Building Group, has been appointed Board Chair effective July 1, 2024. Saint Mary’s Foundation, a member of Trinity Health, is the designated philanthropic arm for Trinity Health Grand Rapids. Saint Mary’s Foundation’s mission is to build relationships that inspire financial support from the community to advance the mission of the hospital and has granted back more than $100 million.
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