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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.
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Hudsonville’s SuperScoop Bars!
Mark your calendars, ice cream lovers! This Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day, and Hudsonville Ice Cream is turning up the summer fun with a delicious celebration. Get ready for a treat because Hudsonville is giving away over 5,000 of their iconic new SuperScoop Bars throughout the Midwest. Here’s how you can join in on the sweet festivities!
Start Garden announces its top 100 finalists
Start Garden has chosen its 100 finalists, who will each automatically receive $1,000 and be entered to compete for more than $500,000 in cash at its big event in September at Calder Plaza. In a news release, Start Garden says after days of viewing video pitch submissions, judges came to...
Grand Rapids Makes Bold Stance About AI Art In ArtPrize
Since it started in 2009, ArtPrize has completely changed the landscape of Grand Rapids. The city has become a living mural in many ways and it has become a fixture in the city's economy. When it was announced that the founders of ArtPrize would be shutting down and the art...
Michigan couple in their 80s were shot to death; Murder investigation continues
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — The death certificates of a West Michigan couple killed in their home last month reveal how they died. Jessie and Virginia Seward were found dead in their home on Beaver Drive near Sheridan on June 26. A family member went to check on them and found them both dead.
Watch: WOOD TV8 anchors compete in digital reality series
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony only one week away, WOOD TV8’s anchors are getting into the competitive spirit with their own athletic competition: the Octathlon. In a new digital series, News 8’s Brittany Flowers, Lainey Gerber, David Horak, Blake Harms, and eightWest’s...
Muskegon father and son to ride 175 roller coasters this summer alone
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Ups and downs. Matt Robert’s every day is full of them. “I am the chief trial attorney for the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office," said Matt, walking through Michigan's Adventure theme park. “Right now, I'd be in my suit. I'd be at the office. I'd...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week's NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even alongside her outward support for him. As a Biden campaign co-chairwoman, she instead focused...
Galactic adventures await at the Air Zoo’s Adult Space Camp and SR-71 Spy-Posium
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a reason why the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center in Kalamazoo is a world-renowned destination. From 100+ air and spacecraft artifacts, indoor amusement park-style rides, interactive exhibits, gift shops, science-based camps and classes, and flight simulators, visitors of all ages can endure an “out-of-this-world” experience.
Wisconsin opens 2024 football season against No. 7 team in MAC preseason poll
Wisconsin football opens its 2024 football season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against the MAC’s Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan enters 2024 after consecutive losing seasons — 5-7 in 2022 and 4-8 in 2023. It also does so ranked No. 7 in the recent MAC preseason coaches poll.
Republican candidates say Ottawa County GOP asked them to end primary campaigns
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — Republicans running for office in Ottawa County held a press conference Friday morning at Veterans Park in Hudsonville. Several candidates running for the Board of Commissioners say the Ottawa County Republican Party asked them to end their campaigns if the party chose not to endorse them.
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...
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