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Gun Lake Casino is in the final stretch of a $300M expansion and eyeing more
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI -- Gun Lake Casino’s expansion in Wayland is rounding the corner on two years of construction with one more year on the horizon, but CEO Sal Semola is already thinking about what’s next. “There’s a lot of things going on in Western Michigan − the...
Food truck festival takes over downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — On Sunday more than 35 different food trucks lined up in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue for the annual Roll N' Out Food Truck Festival. Hundreds of people from all over the state and country came to enjoy the annual food truck festival in Grand Rapids.
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.
Did you know? The first selfie might have been taken in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Grand Rapids is home to a lot of rich history, and it's up to a group of history buffs to keep the records of the past alive. GF Korreck, a member of the Grand Rapids Historical Commission, uncovered a piece of modern day may have started in West Michigan: the selfie.
Experience the magic of Broadway with Broadway GR and Fifth Third Bank
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- An enchanting musical production is captivating audiences of all ages!. “Wicked,” the Broadway sensation depicting the “untold true story of the Witches of Oz,” is currently showing at DeVos Performance Hall until Sunday, June 2. Broadway Grand Rapids is thrilled to bring...
More than 2,000 people kick off first Food Truck Fridays event of 2024 season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thousands of people filled Riverside Park in Grand Rapids Friday evening for the first Food Truck Fridays event of the season. Pizza, brisket, crepes, slushies and artisan grilled cheese marked the start of the eighth season of the popular food truck event. Organizers estimated more...
Grace Students, Faculty Showcased At Monroe Community Church Art Show
WINONA LAKE — Grace College will exhibit 78 works by 19 students and three faculty members at the Monroe Community Church Art Show at Monroe Community Church, 1020 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Mich. The exhibit runs through July 13 and will be open to the public Monday through...
BISSEL Pet Foundation announces return of 'Blocktail Party' in June
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The BISSEL Pet Foundation is inviting pet lovers and their four-legged friends to their annual "Blocktail Party" in June. The annual party is BISSEL Pet Foundation's biggest annual fundraiser of the year and it is happening at the East Grand Rapids High School Track on Tuesday, June 4 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Former part-time firefighter serving up sweets at ‘dream come true’ Just Enjoy Bakery
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Justen Bowden wants to be the first person Grand Rapidians think of when they want a good cookie. “I wanted to be the guy,” said Bowden, who is the owner of Just Enjoy Bakery. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Justin Timberlake adds 2024 tour dates, find shows in Michigan
Justin Timberlake’s “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” comes to Chicago next month, Detroit in October, and Grand Rapids in November. Check out the new tour dates to find a concert near you. Purchase tickets on SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, StubHub, and/or Ticketmaster. Justin Timberlake added more North American...
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