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5 things to know about $184M Grand Rapids amphitheater
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — After years of planning and fundraising, a ceremonial groundbreaking for Acrisure Amphitheater, the 12,000-capacity venue that officials say will transform a sprawling stretch of Market Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids, is happening Tuesday. It’s a big moment in a project that has been a major...
Michigan woman dies in collision with cement truck, deputies say
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Michigan driver died Friday after being hit by an oncoming cement truck, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Crime:Theft of more than 400 vehicles in Michigan leads to the arrest of 6 men. Deputies said the crash happened near 72nd Avenue and Tyler...
Iconic Lake Macatawa waterfront estate offers spectacular views
Explore this stunning and stately French Provincial custom-designed Lake Macatawa home on 210′ of prime lake frontage just east of the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club and Eldean’s Marina with a deep water dock and spectacular views of Big Bay, the channel to Lake Michigan and Big Red Lighthouse. The owners have invested well over $8.3 million into this quality home by Scott Christopher Homes that was finished in 2002 and designed by Design+ (original land acquisition in the late 1990s was at $1,675,000). The home includes six finished and heated garage stalls, a snowmelt brick-paver driveway, extensive driveway parking availability and six additional parking spaces along the road. The interior has heated floors on all three levels and includes four ensuites, seven fireplaces (six gas and one wood), and an Amdega Conservatory imported from England.
17-year-old seriously injured in two car crash
RILEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) - Police are investigating a 2 car accident that left a 17-year-old male with live threatening injuries. Clinton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched around 1 P.M. Saturday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Francis Rd, and Pratt Rd, in Riley Township. Deputies...
Pilot reported seeing 'moisture' before fatal plane crash in Claxton
The Michigan pilot who was killed in a single-engine plane crash in the Claxton community on April 12 reported that the plane was accumulating “moisture," shortly before he called out "Mayday" and the plane began its deadly descent. That's among the details issued as part of the National Traffic...
Storm Team 8 Forecast, 5 a.m., 051924
Warmer and more humid, with highs in the mid 80s and dew points climbing into the 60s. Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to mostly sunny skies into the afternoon. Similar to Saturday, an isolated pop-up shower is possible but unlikely for most. (May 19, 2024)
Lantern Festival adds more dates at John Ball Zoo due to demand
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you haven't had a chance to see the Lantern Festival, the John Ball Zoo is adding more dates before it wraps up in June. The Lantern Festival only has a few weeks left but starting tomorrow, the zoo is expanding the festival to include Tuesday nights.
Grand Haven gearing up for Memorial Day parade, ceremonies
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, and final preparations are underway for Memorial Day parades and ceremonies across West Michigan. In Grand Haven, a full day of activities has been planned, including a parade, multiple memorial ceremonies and a special Memorial Day show from the Musical Fountain.
Understanding bicyclist laws in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The weather is getting warmer, and with it, we’re seeing a large increase in the number of bicyclists on West Michigan Roadways. It’s important for both riders and motorists to understand the rules of the road regarding bicyclist. As well as the law, in the unfortunate circumstance that a bicyclist is injured in a crash with a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, the statistics in Michigan show an alarming number of deadly incidents involving cyclist every year. Here to educate us about this is Grand Rapids bicycle lawyer, Tom Sinas from Sinas Dramis Law Firm.
Ottawa County Sheriff: Van failed to yield at 72nd & Port Sheldon causing crash with injuries
OTTAWA COUNTY, Michigan — A van failed to yield at a Blendon Township intersection Saturday morning and caused a crash that sent one person to the hospital, authorities said. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said a van was driving on Port Sheldon and didn't stop at the intersection of...
Grand Rapids landfill solar project could power downtown steam utility
The city of Grand Rapids is reconfiguring plans for a large solar project on a former landfill to potentially provide renewable energy to the utility that generates heat for dozens of public and private facilities downtown. City officials are working with Vicinity Energy and Consumers Energy to design the long-planned...
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