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Shooting damages vehicle, residences in Kentwood
KENTWOOD, Mich. — The Kentwood Police Department is investigating a shooting that damaged a vehicle and multiple residences Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to the area of 48th Street and Victoria Avenue around 3:10 p.m. for a report of a shooting, police said. Authorities said that although officers found damage...
Cooler Pattern By Next Weekend
It’s May 5 and there are still several patches of snow left on Mont Ripley in Upper Michigan. We’ve been in a warm pattern. The last 8 days (not including today) have averaged 8.2 degrees warmer than average. A cooler pattern relative to average is on the way for the end of this week into next week.
Stock up on meat for the grill this weekend at Byron Center Meats
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The warm temperatures are back, and we’re all getting out more. It’s probably the most popular time of the year to gather your friends and family and fire up the grill! If you’re looking to cook up some delicious meals, you’ll want to stop by Byron Center Meats. The retailer is hosting its 28th Annual Truckload Sale all week long with tons of great deals and samples!
Adopt-a-pet: Meet sweet and playful Gary
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Are you ready to adopt a new furry friend? Meet Gary!. Gary is available for adoption from Michele's Rescue in West Michigan. He is one of more than a dozen dogs that were rescued from an abandoned shelter in Honduras. Gary's foster mom said he's...
'OUR BACKYARD' | John Ball Zoo working to save West Michigan endangered animals
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — John Ball Zoo's conservation program has already found success, within just a few years of starting. "Everybody's heard of the monarch, right? But very few people have heard of the poweshiek skipperling, and that's one of the most critically endangered animals in the world," said David Pavlik. "Now, there's only one or two very small populations in Michigan, and one or two populations up in Manitoba, Canada. "Everything else across this range has been lost."
Celebrate mom with beautiful flowers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Mother’s Day is approaching fast, and we know you’ve been thinking about what you’re going to do for mom! We’re here to remind you that nothing says I love you like beautiful flowers and plants! Moms just don’t treat themselves to flowers enough, and Eastern Floral does such a great job of making each and every floral arrangement extra special. We stopped by to get ideas and see some really unique options!
Grand Rapids’ growth is putting pressure on neighborhood parking
Large economic development projects as well as zoning changes to allow denser housing in Grand Rapids are putting pressure on the availability of on-street parking in some neighborhoods. The city is attempting to resolve the emerging problem by expanding on-street parking permit zones that, for an annual fee, would allow...
Section of I-96 in Grand Rapids to be entirely closed Saturday night for bridge work
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids is closing a section of I-96 on Saturday to work on a bridge. Eastbound I-96 after Alpine Avenue/M-37 will be fully closed from 10 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, according to city officials. Additionally, the on-ramp from Alpine Avenue/M-37...
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