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Police confirm that missing teenager from Kent County has been found safe
Police have announced that a missing teen from Kent County has been found safe after an extensive search that lasted nearly two months. According to the Kent County sheriff’s department, they were able to locate Penelope “Penny” Wise at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st. According...
Pickup truck attempting to pass in Montcalm County hits car head-on, killing one
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — A Greenville woman is dead and two others are seriously hurt after a head-on collision Friday afternoon. The Montcalm County Sheriff's Office said just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Stanton Road near North Johnson Road in Pine Township.
Robin Thicke and Anthony Anderson to compete for charity on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Survey says it’s time to play “Celebrity Family Feud!”. On Tuesday, July 23, the hit primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey will welcome new star-studded guests to test their trivia skills and win the grand prize for their selected charities. This week...
Grand Rapids Public Schools parts ways with Director of Communications Leon Hendrix
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — After two years on the job, Grand Rapids Public Schools and their communications director have agreed to part ways. Leon Hendrix joined GRPS in 2022, and recently, both he and the district reached a tentative agreement to mutually part ways. "GRPS would like to thank...
Global Water Fest returning to Canal Park for 4th year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Get ready to try new cuisine and watch some iconic dragon boat races—the Global Water Fest is returning to Grand Rapids this weekend!. Each year, the festival boasts food from around the globe, live music, an artisan market featuring young entrepreneurs and more. The...
Rehabilitation hospital earns top 10 national ranking
After breaking into the top 10 last year, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is ranked the 9th Best Rehabilitation Hospital in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Rankings are based on factors including clinical outcomes, physician perception, quality of care, and patient experience. U.S. News & World...
Optional selections for car insurance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The last time Grand Rapids car accident lawyer Tom Sinas was here, he gave us a debrief of Michigan auto no-fault insurance, focusing on selections for medical coverage and liability protection. Today, we’re keeping on the topic, and talking about an optional selection you have called Underinsured/Uninsured.
Adventure Credit Union opens new branch
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Adventure Credit Union opened a new branch today on Alpine directly across from Meijer. For years, that building sat vacant, so it’s great to see Adventure making this investment in the community. They really care about the local community and helping people achieve financial wellness.
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
See homes sold in the the Grand Rapids area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Grand Rapids area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 33 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,399-square-foot home on Bridge Walk Court in Ada that sold for $475,000.
Register Now for Annual Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races July 31 to support community health and wellness
University of Michigan Health-West invites you for an evening of running, walking, and philanthropy at the Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races on Wednesday, July 31. This family-friendly event will be. held at 1980 Metro Court, Wyoming, starting at 6 p.m. Funds raised through the Metro Way 5K support...
Wyoming Legion Baseball Scoreboard: July 22-24, 2024
The 2024 season of Wyoming Legion Baseball is in Week 17. Double-A teams conclude their regular season. There are a pair of conference twin bills and a few other non-conference games ahead of the state tournament that starts next Monday in Casper. Single-A teams are preparing for their state tournament. It begins on Saturday in Powell. The 'A' state tournament schedule will be in a separate scoreboard from WyoPreps.
Grand Rapids set to hit 100% renewable energy goal by 2025
The city of Grand Rapids has finalized two new contracts that officials say will get the city to its goal of powering all municipal operations with renewable energy by 2025. The contracts totaling $250,000 for renewable energy credits, which offset the city’s electrical consumption with renewable energy projects elsewhere, mark a milestone for Grand Rapids as officials set various climate change and sustainability targets.
Trump’s Alarming New Rant Praising Dictators Shows Media Is Failing Us
At a rally in Michigan over the weekend, Donald Trump uncorked one of his longest rants ever in praise of the world’s autocrats, strongmen, and dictators. He hailed Xi Jinping of China as “brilliant” for controlling 1.4 billion people “with an iron fist,” and described Xi, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as “tough” and “smart.” We talked to Rick Wilson, the prominent Never Trumper and Substacker, about Trump’s explicit campaign promise of authoritarian rule, the GOP’s enthusiastic embrace of it, and the media’s utter failure to alert voters to what’s coming. Listen to this episode here.
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