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Ionia Free Fair hosts heroes to help kids learn healthy habits
IONIA, Mich. (WILX) -The Ionia Free Fair brings people together for nine days of family fun. The League of Enchantment came to the fair to hold an event for the children, with superheroes aiming to help kids learn more about healthy habits, like personal hygiene. Other activities included an ambulance tour and fun games.
Two months later, GRPS parents stuck with same questions about Alger Middle shooting
Nearly two months after a student was shot during school hours near Alger Middle School, parents continue to ask the district questions, including how and why the two boys involved were able to leave the school building in the first place.
Popular Lowell brewpub closes, rebrands as ‘gluten-friendly’ barbecue eatery
KENT COUNTY, MI - A beloved Lowell brewery is undergoing changes nearly a decade after opening. Big Boiler Brewing at 318 E. Main St. has rebranded as the Hop Hog Backyard Brewpub to offer an array of smoked meats, including gluten-free appetizers and entrees. If you purchase a product or...
Where to find free summer concerts in Grand Haven four nights a week
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- Make the most of summer nights with free, live music four nights a week in Grand Haven. The Lake Michigan beach town has four weekly concert series running through August. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Milton Bushido-Ryu Karate Celebrates a Season of Success and Growth
In a season marked by dedication and discipline, Milton Bushido-Ryu Karate — led by Sensei Sam Milton and his wife Christine — have much to celebrate. The dojo recently wrapped up its tournament season with impressive performances and memorable moments, highlighting its students’ skills and character. “This...
Real estate agent and Naval Reserves retiree challenge Ottawa Impact incumbent in District 11
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A real estate agent and Naval Reserves retiree are running for the Ottawa County Board District 11 seat against an incumbent affiliated with the board’s highly conservative majority. Allison Miedema is being challenged by Sara Bajema and Richard VanDop for the Republican slot in the...
Allegiant announces eight new Routes
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country. The new route to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida includes:. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Nov. 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as...
Not ‘too sweet to play rugby’: Alena Olsen’s Olympic journey
CALEDONIA, Mich. (WOOD) — Alena Olsen has been wowing crowds from a young age. She was a featured soloist at the Grand Rapids Youth Orchestra and Caledonia High School. Nowadays, you will find on the pitch for the U.S. Women’s Rugby Sevens Team. “I get that all the...
New Restaurant Opens Inside Grand Rapids Board Game Lounge
A Grand Rapids board game lounge is continuing to evolve!. House Rules Board Game Lounge opened in late 2020 at 404 Ionia Ave. SW., across from the downtown market. The owner had previously operated a bottle shop, Craft Beer Cellar, at the site, and decided to re-open with the new board games lounge concept.
Former Muskegon High, CMU football standout gains rave reviews in CFL debut
MUSKEGON, MI – All Kalil Pimpleton needs is one play to showcase his elite speed and agility on the football field. The former Muskegon Big Red and Central Michigan University standout earned training camp invites from the Detroit Lions and New York Giants during the 2022 season but ultimately didn’t make either team’s 53-man final roster.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Michigan State Police help secure RNC in Milwaukee
Michigan attendees of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may notice some familiar uniforms; the Michigan State Police sent troopers to assist with security for the event. Thirty-five state troopers were slated to go to Milwaukee starting July 13 in accordance with an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from the...
Comstock Township trustee challenging incumbent treasurer for role
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI -- Comstock Township Trustee Sandra Bloomfield is challenging incumbent township treasurer Bub Sherwood for a spot on the ballot this November. Voters will select one of the two Republican candidates in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary election. The top vote-getter from the primary will then go on to face Democratic candidate Roger Poe in November.
One dead in Portage car, bicycle crash, public safety officers say
PORTAGE, Mich. — A 20-year-old bicyclist has died after a crash in Portage, according to Portage Public Safety Chief Nicholas Armold. The crash happened on West Centre Avenue between Oakland Drive and Creekside Drive at about 2:54 p.m. Per an investigation, a 76-year-old woman allegedly hit the 20-year-old Portage...
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