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8 types of medications that can make it harder to handle the heat
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Temperatures are soaring in many regions of the country, putting many people — especially older adults, who are most vulnerable to heat’s dangers — at risk for heat-related illness, even death. And one thing that doesn’t help is if you are taking medications that interfere with your body’s ability to cool itself down.
Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
Gun Lake Tribe Raises Elevated Water Tower
SHELBYVILLE, MI – The Gun Lake Tribe recently raised the final major piece of the water tower adjacent to the tribe’s government campus in Shelbyville. The final piece added to the tower was its one-million-gallon water tank, emblazoned with the logo of the tribe. Groundbreaking for the elevated water tower took place in June 2023 as a blessing and water ceremony, with the project scheduled to be complete and operational by the end of this year.
Grand Rapids to borrow $30.5M for 12,000-capacity riverfront amphitheater
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved a request from city staff to borrow $30.5 million to help fund construction of a parking garage and other features of Acrisure Amphitheater, the 12,000-capacity riverfront venue expected to open in 2026. Grand Rapids Deputy City Manager Kate...
Before Michigan legalized surrogacy, families found ways around the ban
The first time Tammy and Jordan Myers held their twins, the premature babies were so fragile that their tiny faces were mostly covered by oxygen masks and tubing. Their little hands rested gently on Tammy’s chest as the machines keeping them alive in a neonatal intensive care unit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, beeped and hummed around them.
Mind on Money: Running with the bulls — literally
Pamplona is a modern, medium-sized city in Spain. Located in the northern region of Navarra, the city has both Basque and Spanish culture in its heritage. The city is roughly the size of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the local economy is based in finance, automotive manufacturing and, with two major universities, education.
Construction on D Street & 1st Street (Douglas) begins in July
Construction on D Street & 1st Street (Douglas) begins in July. Construction begins in July (est. week of July 22) on the Douglas D Street to 1st Street Reconstruction Project and is expected to continue through mid-September. Work will include the replacement of underground waterlines, sewer lines, storm drain utilities, replacement of the existing roadway resurfacing, and more.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
States With The Most Breweries? Michigan Doesn’t Even Crack the Top 5
If we're not Beer City USA anymore then-- who are we?. Since first winning the prestigious title from the annual USA Today 10Best reader poll in 2012 the city of Grand Rapids, MI has been considered Mecca for beer lovers. According to Experience Grand Rapids,. beer tourism now accounts for...
Amway Grand Plaza’s Pickleball-inspired Cocktails
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country for the third year in a row, and shows no signs of slowing. So when the summer’s hottest pickleball event, the Beer City Open Pickleball Championships, returned to Grand Rapids, MI, from July 9-14, historic downtown hotel Amway Grand Plaza offered several signature pickleball-inspired craft cocktails.
Byron Center big man makes Division-I college hoops commitment
BYRON CENTER, MI – Independence Day brought some extra excitement to Camden Karel this year, as the Byron Center forward celebrated the July 4th holiday by committing to the Bowling Green men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound senior picked the Falcons over Division-I offers from Oakland, Western Michigan,...
Rise sign former Purdue star, former Fury liberos for 2025 season
GRAND RAPIDS -- A defensive lineup is starting to look a little bit different. This week, the Grand Rapids Rise announced they have signed liberos Jena Otec and Valeria León for the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. Get Rise tickets: Ticketmaster, VividSeats, StubHub, SeatGeek. Otec was signed onto the...
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #8
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Thursday morning’s Performance #8 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
On stage this summer with Hope Reperatory Theatre
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD)- Summer is a great time to check out what’s on stage with Hope Reperatory Theatre. The theatre, now in their 52nd season, has three productions left this summer: Big Fish, Detroit ’67, and their theatre for younger audiences, Dragon Pack Snack Attack. Big Fish...
Michigan Community Named ‘Best Beach Town’ Perfect For A Day Trip
Summertime in Michigan calls for soaking up the sunshine with a day at the beach. Fortunately, we don't have to drive to another state for the best beaches in the nation as Michigan was just named America's 'beach champ' with one community named the best beach town to visit for a perfect day trip.
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