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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...
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,...
'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,...
'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...
SL voters to decide on pair of bike path millages
Jul. 18—Spring Lake Township and Village voters will consider two proposals on the Aug. 6 ballot regarding the maintenance and construction of bike paths in the township. The Bicycle Path Renewal Millage Proposition is a 0.49-mill renewal, which funds the maintenance of 22 miles of existing bicycle and walking paths in Spring Lake Township. If renewed by voters, this millage will remain in ...
Grand Rapids hosting dogs-only pool party this August
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The biggest pool paw-ty of the year is returning to Grand Rapids. The seventh annual Wag 'n' Wade dogs-only swimming event is a paw-some way to close out the season at the Richmond Park Pool. The free event is open to all community members and...
Flights Out Of Grand Rapids Affected By Major Outage
Are you going on a trip today? Taking a quick flight out of Grand Rapids?. There is a chance that your flight may be delayed or not happening!. Early on Friday, July 19th, a global technology outage affected most flights arriving or leaving from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Take a Look at Downtown Grand Rapids Then and Now
I've written about downtown Grand Rapids rebirth many times, looking back through the lens of many historical photos. It is always amazing to look back at where we were then, and where we are now. One of the earliest photos I can find through Grand City Archives is from 1865,...
Donald Trump heads to Michigan for first rally since assassination attempt
(CBS DETROIT) - Former President Donald Trump and his recently named running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will be coming to Michigan this weekend for their first rally together. It is also the first Trump rally since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday.The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public. "They have to prepare for an all-threat, all-hazard approach. To basically not only just protecting the candidates, but they have to protect the public as well," said Al Shenouda, managing partner at City Shield Security Services in Detroit and the...
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...
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...
Take a free hip hop lesson as part of Music Moves Us
I AM Academy is broadening its youth programs with the introduction of I AM Dance, a new initiative led by Lauren Beck. This August, Beck and the I AM Dance team will showcase their hip hop dance skills and offer a lesson as part of the Holland Symphony Orchestra’s Music Moves Us series.
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