Have you ever seen an ice ball? Lake Michigan has plenty of them and it’s all thanks to the cold weather that Michigan has been experiencing. Although most of December was unusually warm, cold weather has finally found its way to Michigan. The ice balls are washing up on the shores of the lake and… Read More »
The University of Michigan is preparing for the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The Citrus Bowl will start at 1pm on New Year’s Day. “Oh, it’s huge. I mean, that’s all we’re focused on right now is getting that tenth win,” said quarterback Jack Rudock. “Understanding how difficult that is to do in college football… Read More »
The huge ice storm that hit Michigan this weekend has left over 33,000 people without electricity. While crews are working fast to restore electric it may be a while before it is completely repaired. More ice and snow could still be on the way, making the chances of getting the electric restored even slimmer. Read… Read More »
A winter storm is expected to his the Grand Rapids area on Monday and official are warning residents that they should prepare for it. There may be electricity loss and many roads may be closed. Residents should stock up on groceries and supplies, check on pets and make sure elderly people have plenty of blankets,… Read More »
Donald Trump made a stop in Grand Rapids this weekend on his campaign tour and addressed a large crowd. There were many people who supported him and were happy to have him in the state and listen to his views and opinions. There were also those who are opposed to his views and protested during… Read More »
There are a lot of Christmas charities that help deliver gifts to kids who otherwise wouldn’t get anything for Christmas. This year, the Elves & More West Michigan project gave out 1,800 bikes to kids in need. The bikes were funded this year through 13 corporate donors and the organization was able to beat their… Read More »
Grand Rapids police officer have started wearing body cams. These cameras are now part of every officer uniforms and are meant to protect both officers and civilians. The small cameras are barely noticeable and will pick up the actions and conversations during an arrest or anytime an officer is pursuing a suspect. Police departments around… Read More »
A Grand Rapids cashier is finding herself in the spotlight after a simple act of kindness was caught on camera. 3-year-old Paul Grandinette Jr asked if he could help ring up groceries at a Grand Rapids Meijers and the cashier, Kristen Baker, was happy to let him. She put the boy on her hip and… Read More »
Foster care is designed to help children all the way up to adulthood, but what happens after that? Many of the young adults in foster care will find themselves on the streets after they grow out of the system. A new apartment complex is being planned to help these young adults transition from foster care… Read More »
It is always important to remember the veterans who fought for our country, especially around the holidays. A group of volunteers in Grand Rapids did just that by decorating 2,000 graves at a Grand Rapids veterans cemetery with wreaths. The wreaths were donated or bought with donations and more than 150 veterans, cadets, Blue Star Mothers,… Read More »
