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Suspect in custody after fleeing 2 hit and runs in Grand Rapids Wednesday
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Charges announced in Grand Rapids shooting on city's west side
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Senior living center in Kentwood goes up in flames
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Is Grand Rapids Losing Another Big Retailer to Bankruptcy?
They are not going out of business totally, but this popular home improvement chain of stores just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 94 stores in 31 states, and that includes Michigan. Sadly, it also included their Grand Rapids store. They are now known as LL Flooring, but...
MICHIGAN URBAN LEGEND: The Kelloggsville Haunted Classroom
Kelloggsville is not a town – it’s a school district with parts in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Wyoming. The high school is located in Wyoming, at 4787 Division Avenue. It’s in this school where a particular haunting is said to take place. THE URBAN LEGEND:. Sometime during...
‘Tis The Season – Grand Rapids’ Santa Claus Girls Seeking Donations
As the colder weather approaches, there are little ones who may not be able to have the perfect gift for Christmas. That is where the Santa Claus Girls step in. In 1908, Arianna VanDoorn founded the Santa Claus Girls with hopes of providing cheer to boys and girls who could not get any gifts at Christmas.
Scattered storms, showers to hit West Michigan Friday afternoon into the weekend
MICHIGAN, USA — Multiple rounds of storms paired with heavy rainfall will put West Michigan at a marginal risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday. Expected hazards with this system include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to 1 inch. Localized flooding along...
Parents express concerned about security as GRPS students set to return Monday
“Safety concerns can no longer be ignored.” (Smith) Instead of reacting to incidents Sarah Sak Smith and Seth Miller want policies in the Grand Rapids Public Schools that prevent violence. “We can no longer sit around and wait for these things to happen.” (Smith) “If our students teachers...
See when Grand Rapids area schools start back
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The final days of summer are winding down, with Grand Rapids area school administrators sharpening their pencils, decorating their bulletin boards and preparing to open their doors to students next week. Monday, Aug. 19, is the first day of school this year for most Kent...
This Lakefront Estate in Michigan Could Fetch $1.7 Million at Auction This Month
While Michigan’s Detroit and Grand Rapids are known to draw crowds to the Great Lake State for their many cultural and entertainment options, the small township of Gregory is a nature lover’s paradise. If proximity to calm waters and unspoiled hardwood forests gets you starry-eyed, a lakefront estate that’s about 60 miles west of Motor City is headed to auction and could be for you. In Northern Wisconsin, This Modern Lodge is Fresh Take on a Camp-Themed Lake House The home, dubbed Eagle’s Crest and previously listed for $5.1 million, will hit the Interluxe auction block on August 26 with a starting bid of...
From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton
Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) on July 23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hamilton, who has been driving motorcoaches for Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for the past 18 months, was participating...
Rock Star Buys Winery & Vineyard in Southwest Michigan
A popular winery and vineyard in Southwest Michigan is under new ownership and its owner is someone whose music you've likely heard on the radio. After a concert performance in Grand Rapids, OneRepublic's Zach Filkins visited some nearby wineries and decided that it was time to buy one. According to Mlive, Filkins and his wife Lindsay purchased Karma Vista winery in Coloma. Coloma is located on Lake Michigan, about 40 miles north of the Michigan - Indiana border.
AUDIO: Former Harper Creek teacher among suspects charged in child exploitation sting
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Four men, including a high school teacher in the Battle Creek area, are behind bars after a Kent County Sheriff’s Office child exploitation sting. Lieutenant Eric Brunner says they posted advertisements online for an underage girl. Forty-year-old Jason Burgess of Colon resigned...
Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
GRCC Students Offered Free Bus Fare This School Year
Grand Rapids Community College has announced a partnership with The Rapid that will allow their students and staff to ride for free this school year. The program begins on August 26, 2024, and will allow students to ride The Rapid for free from the first day of their first class until the last day of their last class. Additionally, when students are not actively attending classes (between semesters, etc.), they are eligible to purchase reloadable "partner" Wave Cards from the college that will allow them to ride The Rapid at a discount ($1.25 per ride instead of $175 per ride.)
Sullivan Field renovations will salvage grandstands, project to resume this fall
The volunteer group dedicated to restoring Sullivan Field, in coordination with the city of Grand Rapids, is increasing its fundraising campaign goal to restore the ballpark’s 1937-era green grandstands. Restoring the grandstands will be more costly than the original campaign goal of $4.2 million, but is still cheaper than...
Record Store Owned by Former Metallica Bassist’s Nephew Opens in Michigan
Ask any classic metal fan, they'll tell you nothing beats vinyl. While the oldheads in the thrash metal scene have always had an appreciation for tabbing through sleeves of records, the younger generation is jumping into the fire of record stores just as often. It's no wonder record stores are...
Inaugural summit to convene Black legal professionals across West Michigan
A first-of-its-kind event in West Michigan next month will showcase and bring together Black legal professionals, as the biggest law firms in the area continue to sharpen their talent recruitment strategies to attract more diverse employees. Organizers say the inaugural West Michigan Black Legal Summit could provide a crucial opportunity...
‘A strange time to meet somebody’: Facing mortality, Michigan man befriended by musical hero
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — When Toad the Wet Sprocket came to Frederik Meijer Gardens on Monday, Aug. 5, it was more than just a show for one Southwest Michigan man. For 46-year-old Jeremy Diaz, no band has served more as the soundtrack of his life, ever since he was gifted a cassette tape of the band’s second album, “Pale,” 34 years ago.
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