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Woman charged after 17 dogs found living in her truck in Michigan
WALKER, Mich. — A woman has been charged after 17 dogs were found to be living with her in her pickup truck. The dogs' owner, Carolyn Newsome, has been charged with failing to provide ten or more animals with adequate care. The dogs were recovered Monday afternoon after a...
HELPED | Grand Rapids woman gets nameplate for mother's grave 19 months later
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's been months in the making, but Donna Blandford-Durant finally has a grave that bears her name. "Last Friday is when I noticed it was here," said her daughter Marcy Price. "I've been waiting 19 months." Since her death in March of 2023, Price has...
A leash on loneliness | Woman travels to nursing homes to share puppy love
LOWELL, Michigan — Crisp autumn mornings are here. But at Green Acres Senior Living in Lowell, it may as well be the dog days. That's thanks to Janet Twesten and her three four-legged best friends. "I'm a complete animal lover," said Janet, looking to the three leashes in her...
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...
Watch and Win for a Meet and Greet with Derek Hough!
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — ENTER TO WIN HERE. Derek Hough brings his live tour Dance for the Holidays to DeVos Performance Hall on November 11, 2024 at 8:00PM. And 13 is ON YOUR SIDE giving away a VIP Meet and Greet experience for two!. So what do you get?...
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...
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Returns With Spooky Halloween Event For The Entire Family
When people think of Gilda's Club in Grand Rapids, they probably think of LaughFest and how it takes over the city in March. But- that's not the only time you should make this great non-profit a part of your plans. It’s that time of year again, and Gilda’s Club Grand...
One Of Grand Rapids’ Most Iconic Buildings Is Haunted
Why is it that hotels seem to be the source of some of the spookiest places we can think of? There's the Overlook Hotel from The Shining or the Bates Motel from Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Psycho, two structures that you wouldn't find me dead staying at (undead, however, may be another story).
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist to speak at Grand Rapids NAACP Freedom Fund Gala & Awards Dinner
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is among specials guests attending the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP’s 58th annual Freedom Fund Gala and Awards Dinner on Friday, Oct. 18 at the JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids. The event will feature a keynote address by U.S. Senator...
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