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Uncovering The Truth: M6 Henry Freeway Woes In Kent County Revealed
One of the big nightmare roads in Michigan is right here in Kent County. Welcome to a rollercoaster road trip across Kent County on the M-6 Henry Freeway. The M-6 has been a God send for drivers crossing Kent County into Ottawa County and back, not having to drive through downtown Grand Rapids and clogging up the roads.
Grand Rapids announces road closures, other details, ahead of Trump visit
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Grand Rapids city leaders have announced road closures and provided other details to help people navigate the city’s downtown during former President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday at Van Andel Arena. City officials said the following closures will be in effect:. • Fulton Street –...
Juvenile charged for shooting near Grand Rapids school that injured friend
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- An Alger Middle School student faces two charges after he shot and injured his friend at a city park near the school, in what police said was an accident. The juvenile, in eighth grade when the shooting happened, is being charged with careless discharge of a firearm causing injury and larceny of a firearm.
A beautiful community on the water in Whitehall
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Everybody loves to be on or near the water in the summertime, and many also crave the serenity the water brings during the cooler Michigan months. There’s such a strong desire to live, or have a second home, along the lakeshore. Today, we’re seeing...
100th Anniversary | Complete guide to the 2024 Coast Guard Festival
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven's biggest event is returning for its 100th year at the end of the month. The 2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is set to host one of its biggest celebrations yet as it honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.
KCAS Pet of the Week: West and Zepp
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This week’s featured adoptable pets from the Kent County Animal Shelter are two lovable pups. Zepp is a 2-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is around 78 pounds. The shelter describes him as a gentle soul with a heart full of love. “Zepp’s sweetness...
Top Rodeo Champions Shine in Colorado and Wyoming Circuit
The Mountain States Circuit hosts top cowboys and cowgirls in rodeos throughout July and early August, with Colorado and Wyoming being the prime locations for these events. R.C. Landingham scored 88 points in bareback riding and earned $6,557 in Sheridan, Wyo. Kodi Jang won the steer wrestling event in Sheridan...
Game on, grub on: Popular board game bar in Grand Rapids now serving food
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Gamers in the Grand Rapids area looking for some fun competition while enjoying good food and drinks need to look no further. Since opening years ago, House Rules Board Game Lounge has been the go-to spot for playing board games in a bar setting. If you...
Millage supporting Ottawa County seniors up for renewal
OTTAWA COUNTY - A millage that funds programming for senior citizens in Tri-Cities - Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg - is up for renewal on the Aug. 6 ballot. The North Ottawa County Council on Aging Millage renewal proposal requests 0.2500 mills ($0.2500 per $1,000 of taxable value) for 10-years, 2025 through 2034. The funding supports a large portion of the budget to operate the Grand Haven-based Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging that provides a variety of services and programming to seniors.
Secret Service boosts and rethinks security for first Trump-Vance rally and campaign
The US Secret Service is scrambling to increase security ahead of former President Donald Trump’s first campaign rally since the failed assassination attempt on his life last week, sources familiar with the planning told CNN.
Kent County Allocates Funds from Opioid Settlement for Enhanced Support Services and Prevention Efforts
In a recent push to address the ongoing opioid crisis, Kent County has outlined how it will utilize funds from an opioid settlement, which stems from lawsuits against various entities within the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. According to WOOD TV, the county's Board of Commissioners has given the green light to a detailed plan that disperses the settlement monies over a range of support services and prevention efforts to mitigate the issue over the next two years.
Police announce street closures in advance of Saturday's Trump rally
Former President Donald Trump and his vice-presidential candidate Senator JD Vance from Ohio are coming to downtown Grand Rapids for a campaign rally Saturday at the Van Andel Arena. Doors open at noon for the event scheduled to start at five. Police are closing the roads immediately around the arena,...
Here's the roads that will be closed when Trump visits Grand Rapids Saturday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Former President Donald J. Trump and running mate JD Vance are set to make their first public campaign appearance since the assassination attempt on Trump that killed a campaign rally attendee. The high-profile visit—which will take place on Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand...
Man charged in motorcyclist’s traffic death in Grand Rapids is fatally shot in Wisconsin
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man accused of reckless driving in an August crash that killed a motorcyclist died earlier this month in a fatal shooting in Wisconsin, authorities said. Atem Mathiang, 19, died late July 2 in a shooting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you purchase a product or...
‘Everything I do’: Taekwondo Paralympian aims for gold this time
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Most of the world looks at Evan Medell and sees the brachial plexus palsy that impacts his right arm. But his opponents are too busy trying to avoid his vicious kicks to notice that. “(It’s the) goal to maybe end somebody in a ring,”...
Food expo to bring 1,500 grocery suppliers, vendors to Grand Rapids
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — SpartanNash is preparing to host its annual Food Solutions Expo, bringing together more than 1,500 food and grocery suppliers and independent retail customers. The expo, which takes place at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids from July 23 to 26, will focus on industry...
Caledonia Man Allegedly Traded Teens Alcohol for Sex
UPDATE (7/19/24): The man has been identified as 42-year-old Scott Elam of Caledonia. He was arraigned in Kent County's 63rd District Court on July 18 when the judge set a $500,000 bond stating that he believed Elam was a flight risk. ORIGINAL STORY: The Kent County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday,...
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