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No injuries reported after crash at MLK Drive and Fuller Tuesday afternoon
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids first responders were on the scene of a crash at the intersection of MLK Drive and Fuller Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. and involved two cars. The Grand Rapids Police Department said both vehicles were damaged and no longer drivable.
Bored? Avoid idleness and loneliness by getting engaged in the community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Feeling bored or even lonely? This is your sign to engage with your community! Wedgwood Christian Services Outreach Therapist, Dan Aupperlee, shares recommendations. Refer to the PDF of information featured below. Sponsored by Wedgwood Christian Services.
90 degree temperatures! That's how hot our extended forecast is showing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you are trying to plan out beach days, everyone will want to be by a body of water this weekend and early next week as temperatures spike into the upper 80s to low 90s. Plus, it's not just the heat! The humidity is expected to climb along with temperatures, making it feel even hotter outside.
Michigan high school choir to sing with Foreigner during band’s final worldwide tour
HUDSONVILLE, MI – A Michigan high school choir has been invited to sing on stage with Foreigner when the iconic ‘80s rock band performs in Grand Rapids as part of its final worldwide tour. Hudsonville High School’s top choral ensemble, Varsity Voices, will perform with Foreigner at the...
Van Andel departs UM Health-West board for regional director role
Steve Van Andel is departing as a director at University of Michigan Health-West after nearly four decades to focus on his position at the parent health system’s regional board. Van Andel, who chaired the UM Health-West board since 2021, now serves as vice chair of the U-M Health Regional...
Farms across West Michigan doing U-Pick berries
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The official start of summer is right around the corner which means West Michigan berry farms are busy with U-Pick season. "It's the best time of year to have them. I mean, in the summer, you want something light to eat, and fruit is one of the light things to eat," said Todd Quick, owner of Peach Ridge Farm in Grand Rapids.
Former Festival of the Arts leader David Abbott dies
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — On Sunday, the former Executive Director of the Festival of the Arts, David Abbott, died from cancer. Camp Henry in Newaygo county is honoring Abbott for his involvement at the camp and in the arts community. "He made a splash wherever he went. Big bright...
Rare rotting flesh-scented flower called ‘The Beast’ to bloom at Meijer Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A rare, stinky flower is about to bloom at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The Amorphophallus titanum, more commonly known as a corpse flower, is expected to be at peak bloom between June 14 and 16 inside the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse at Meijer Gardens.
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