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Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
Grand Rapids business vandalized near major intersection
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Major road construction is still underway in Grand Rapids this summer. One business near the intersection of Fuller and Michigan, where construction has been ongoing, was vandalized early Thursday morning. Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos store co-owner and general manager, Becky Afendoulis, said they were alerted...
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: July 19-21
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a lot happening this weekend in West Michigan, and Maranda’s got you covered with discovering free and affordable family-friendly activities in events. Refer to our Weekend Fun Guide below to find fun occurrences from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Marvel...
Judge seeks restraining order against election foe over ‘false claims’ in campaign literature
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A judge seeking re-election has filed for a temporary-restraining order against his opponent, a local public defender. Probate Judge Gregory Pittman said he filed for a restraining order to prevent further “false claims and outright lies” by his opponent, Kendrah Robinson. The complaint, filed...
Remembering Muskegon Reverend Charles Poole
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Reverend Charles Poole was well known by many for his efforts for peace and equality and on Tuesday, he passed away. Jon Covington is a local filmmaker in West Michigan and tells 13 On Your Side that the Rev. Poole was a joy to be around. He also said that Poole embodied his mantra of being a force for change while bringing people together.
Beach and Boating forecast: July 18, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Weather has turned calm in West Michigan, so get ready for a sunshine-filled weekend. As winds increase Thursday evening out of the north, a beach hazard statement will remain in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. Wave heights will continue to grow this evening and could reach up to 5 feet on the north side of piers.
Kalamazoo to close East Michigan Avenue at Riverview for emergency repairs today
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The city of Kalamazoo will be closing a portion of East Michigan Avenue at Riverview Drive today. Starting at 5 p.m., southbound Riverview Drive and westbound East Michigan Avenue will be closed for emergency repairs. Northbound and Eastbound East Michigan Avenue will be reduced to a...
AUDIO: Yvonne Payton sworn in to Kalamazoo Public School board of education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Public School board has sworn in their newest member, and there could be more turnover with board elections this fall. Yvonne Payton took the oath and took her seat last night. Her seat will be up for grabs at the polls in...
Broncos ready to battle: non-con schedule features five NCAA Tourney teams
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Western Michigan volleyball program and head coach Colleen Munson rounded its 2024 schedule by unveiling its non-conference slate on Thursday. The 11 non-conference tilts are all against teams which posted winning records in 2023, with six of those squads having posted 20 or more victories and five reaching the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Summer fun meets learning: Kids enjoy day of activities at Kalamazoo park
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kids are out of school for the summer, but that doesn’t mean they have to stop learning. Thursday, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network held their 9th annual summer learning event on what was observed as the National Day of Summer Learning. Classroom: Sen. Stabenow launches summer...
Kalamazoo Man Charged with Open Murder in Case of Missing Mother of Eight
Kalamazoo County has become the focal point of a harrowing case as 39-year-old Carlos Watts Jr. faces the charge of open murder in the disappearance and suspected killing of Heather Kelley, the mother of eight children. Kelley, 35, was last seen on the 10th of December, 2022, and despite extensive searches, her remains have not been located. Information from court documents suggests that investigators believe Watts, who was Kelley's boyfriend and long-time suspect in the investigation, was with her at the time of her disappearance, as reported by WOOD.
K Alumnus Earns Distinguished Teacher Honors
Kalamazoo College alumnus Sean Smith ’08, a chemistry teacher at Pritzker College Prep, is one of seven serving the network of Noble Schools in Chicago to be admitted into its Distinguished Teacher program this year. According to a Noble Schools news release, the program rewards network teachers who have...
Maranda’s Park Party Recess unfolds at Milwood Elementary School in Kalamazoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Park Party Recess season is underway!. On Thursday, Maranda, WOOD TV8 staff and community partners supplied a fun-filled afternoon to Milwood Elementary School students in Kalamazoo. With sneakers laced and exciting activities and attractions awaiting outside, students were eager to let loose, have a blast...
Kalamazoo police investigate person shot, more gunfire nearby
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Police are investigating after a person was shot and more shots were fired at a nearby location in Kalamazoo. The two incidents are not known to be related, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said in a statement to MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette in the days after the shooting.
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
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...
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