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Grand Rapids provides info for travelers ahead of Trump, Vance visit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids is preparing for the visit of former president Donald Trump and his vice president pick, JD Vance. Ahead of their arrival, Grand Rapids is providing information to event-goers and others traveling into downtown. Crime: Michigan man extradited from Mexico, faces...
'IT'S FAMILY' | Why this antique tractor show in Allendale is so meaningful to farmers
ALLENDALE, Mich — On Friday evening, hundreds of people gathered in a field near the corner of 56th Avenue and Alger Street for what's become an annual tradition. The Riverbend Steam & Gas Association's annual antique tractor show is going on there through Saturday. "You look around the grounds,...
Watch: Trump speaks at Grand Rapids campaign stop, 1st since assassination attempt
FOX 2 - Former President Donald Trump returned to Michigan on Saturday for his first campaign visit since surviving the near-assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania July 13. Trump's visit was at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids along with newly selected vice presidential nominee JD Vance in tow. Trump...
Degner Selected as Dean of Cornerstone's School of Business & Innovation
For nearly a decade, Dr. Jeffery Degner, associate professor of economics, has taught college-level economics and business courses while becoming a trusted voice on the free enterprise tradition. This month, Degner began a new appointment as dean of Cornerstone University’s School of Business & Innovation. Degner’s most recent leadership...
'I Took A Bullet For Democracy,' Trump Tells First Rally Since Shooting
Donald Trump, holding his first campaign rally Saturday since surviving an assassination attempt, rejected concerns that he is a threat to democracy, triumphantly telling a cheering crowd: "Last week I took a bullet for democracy." "I'm not an extremist at all," the Republican continued at the rally in swing state...
Why Are All Grand Rapids City Parks Closed After Dark?
It is the time of year when people are going to the park more. While the park may be open to the public, there are time restrictions. Did you know?. As one does, a Reddit user, Salt-Minute-6038, shared their security issue that happened over the weekend. Since as this user...
Powerboat club races to 5 Lake Michigan towns for charity. Here’s where to catch them.
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- A group of powerboaters is taking the waterways from Muskegon to Saugatuck this weekend to raise awareness and give cancer patients a day of fun on Lake Michigan. The West Michigan Offshore powerboating club, based in Grand Haven, is hosting their annual Rock the Coast event...
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,...
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Grand Rapids area, July 8-14
A house in Ada that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Grand Rapids area in the past week. In total, 86 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $541,231. The average price per square foot ended up at $294.
Careful! Some of the Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan are in Grand Rapids
Car crashes seem to be a part of life here in Michigan. We all hope that it is the other guy and not us, but, regardless, they happen. There are some spots, intersections, that are more dangerous than others around the state. Detroit, as expected, would have the most. There...
Top recruits: MAC-bound lineman continuing OL pipeline at Coopersville
COOPERSVILLE, MI – There’s no blueprint for building a Division-I college football offensive lineman, Ed Kaman insists, but it would be understandable for outsiders to think the Coopersville High School head coach has such a document stashed away in his office. After developing Gabe VanSickle into an Ohio...
Grand Haven utility warns customers of scammers
GRAND HAVEN, MI - The Board of Light and Power is warning customers of possible scammers in the area. The utility company posted Wednesday, July 17 on Facebook that two customers had called in about people claiming to be Grand Haven BLP employees and were “demanding the homeowner grants access to their backyards for an inspection.”
Search for kayaker who flipped and didn't resurface on Ionia Co. lake temporarily suspended
IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — It's been four days since a 30-year-old Grand Rapids man went missing while kayaking with his girlfriend on Sessions Lake in Ionia County. The search was updated to a recovery effort and then an accidental drowning. Now, the Ionia County Sheriff's Office said the search has been temporarily suspended.
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