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Finding out who has the best taco in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s a big question that might elicit many different answers, “where can you find the best taco in Grand Rapids?” Well, the answer might be found next week at the Grand Taco Competition, leading up to Cinco de Mayo. We have Will and Tom here with us today to talk about the competition!
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Grand Rapids area, April 15-21
A house in Grand Rapids that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Grand Rapids area in the past week. In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $617,594. The average price per square foot was $299.
Woman captures video of tire rolling down US-131
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thursday afternoon Molly Martinez and her boyfriend were driving down US-131 in Grand Rapids when they noticed a tire come loose from a truck in front of them. "We saw the truck that was in front of us with a trailer, they got off on...
‘He just walked up on me’: 911 call by Grand Rapids murder suspect released
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids released the 911 call made by a murder suspect earlier this month. Brandon Clark, 39, was shot dead near Highland Street and Lafayette Avenue on the morning of Saturday, April 13. Police later identified the suspect as 24-year-old Dayshaun Catledge....
Photos: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival 2024 at John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- A breathtaking display of Asian lanterns illuminates John Ball Zoo!. The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, underway until Sunday, June 16, is a memorable experience for guests of all ages. Held Wednesdays through Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., visitors can see handcrafted works of art that “tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture.”
Vigil mourns victims lost to violent crimes in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For families of violent crime victims, remembering a lost family member can bring up the same hurt and pain as the day they were told the tragic news. At the same time, for some like Kristine Young and Dana Nelson, gatherings like the Violent Crime Victim's Vigil at the 63rd Kent County District Courthouse can help bring a sense of peace.
Hello, Grand Rapids: Teacher donates $1M for ice rink; zoning changes for housing
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - I am fairly certain I am not alone in wishing on occasion I had an abundance of resources to be able to give financial support to things that that can make a difference in the lives of many. As I sit here with a heavy heart...
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