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Fentanyl overdose deaths decreasing in Kent County, across the nation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses are on the decline in Kent County, as the county health department said they've seen a 32% decrease in deaths between 2022 and 2023. This comes as CDC provisional data shows that Fentanyl overdose deaths have declined by 12.7% across the...
Coldwater cross country competes at Interstate 8 Conference Championship
HASTINGS – The Coldwater Cardinal cross country team traveled to historic Charleton Park in Hastings on Thursday for the Interstate 8 Conference Cross Country Championship. Coldwater came away with some individual hardware as several runners earned All-Conference honors. ...
3 Artists Who Unexpectedly Turned to Country Music
Many artists have made the shift into country music. The draw to Nashville has brought many rockers, pop stars, and rappers to Music City. While the leap is not so drastic for some artists, others have truly shocked listeners by deciding to go country. Check out three such artists, below.
Grand Rapids’ Oldest Cold Case, the Murder of Mina Dekker Approaches 90 Years Unsolved
The murder of Mina Dekker is considered the oldest unsolved crime in the history of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, police department. The 19-year-old was found beaten to death in March 1938. Now, nearly 90 years after her passing, the case has never been solved. Dekker was 19 at the time...
Two Days Only! Shop 30+ Local Vendors at the First-Ever Merry Market
A Holiday One-Stop Shop: West Michigan’s Best Local Stores at the Merry Market!. The holidays are approaching and that means it’s time to start making that list and checking it twice. Make your holiday shopping easy at the first ever Merry Market. On November 15 and 16, more...
You Could Own This Adorable Model of Grand Rapids’ Iconic Choo Choo Grill
Okay, so maybe it's not EXACTLY like the Choo Choo, but it's close, and that's no accident. Walthers - makers of all things trains - have come out with a new "coffee shop" for train sets, and West Michiganders will recognize it immediately. 👇 Best Bites: The Ultimate Guide to...
Ford Airport Getting Another West Michigan Brewery
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport shared some awesome news for people flying in and out of Grand Rapids. A popular West Michigan brewery will be opening later this year in Concourse B. ⬇️ Ford Airport Getting Another West Michigan Brewery ⬇️. A Bell's Brewery taproom named Bell's...
Our favorite images as Caledonia football hosts Hudsonville
CALEDONIA, MI -- The Hudsonville Eagles weathered a couple explosive plays from the Caledonia Fighting Scots passing game. After being up only one point, Hudsonville’s offense scored three unanswered touchdowns and the defense clamped down. The Eagles went on to defeat the Caledonia Fighting Scots, 35-13, at Ralph E....
You Have Grand Valley State University To Thank For The S-Curve
One of the most iconic structures of Grand Rapids' skylines (and the bane of many driver's existences during rush hour) is the 1.2-mile stretch of US-131 that goes across the Grand River and bends around the city locally known as the S-Curve because of its shape (no brainer). As a...
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