Michigan has some amazing national parks and more and more people are making it a point to visit them. This year the parks broke their record in attendance. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set a visitation record with 1,535,633 and River Raisin National Battlefield Park also set a visitor record of 109,118. These parks are hoping… Read More »
If you enjoyed the unusually warm winter weather that Grand Rapids has been experiencing, get ready to get bundled up. Below freezing temperatures are expected to hit the area early this week. There may also be a chance of rain, ice and snow. Early mornings may be the coldest and road conditions could be dangerous. Drivers should watch for black… Read More »
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 »
When you go to the dentist to have a procedure that could hurt, your dentist will give you painkillers before and after your procedure. These medications are meant to keep you comfortable and help you manage pain. But are dentists too free with their painkillers? Many dentists in Ontario have been asked to reduce the… 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 »
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 »
Your dentist can tell a lot about your lifestyle just by looking at your teeth. Sure, he can tell if you brush regularly, but also if you are stressed, what kind of job you have, what you like to eat and even where you live. Certain habits are made clear when a dentist checks your… Read More »
