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LISTEN | Grand Rapids Fire Dispatch asks firefighters to keep a look out for Santa on Christmas Eve

10+ hour, 8+ min ago  (181+ words) Your House of Pizza in Belding gave away 500 pizzas on Christmas Eve. The restaurant also gave away hundreds of pizza on Thanksgiving. LISTEN | Grand Rapids Fire Dispatch asks firefighters to keep a look out for Santa on Christmas Eve GRAND…...

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Vandals remove evergreen tree in Grand Rapids' Richmond Park, sparking city investigation

Vandals remove evergreen tree in Grand Rapids' Richmond Park, sparking city investigation1+ week, 5+ day ago  (172+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is looking into a report of vandalism at Richmond Park involving the removal of an evergreen tree." A City of Grand Rapids spokesperson declined an on-camera interview about the situation,…...

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Man killed after allegedly firing at Grand Rapids officers

Man killed after allegedly firing at Grand Rapids officers2+ week, 4+ day ago  (252+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " A man was shot and killed by Grand Rapids officers Saturday after he allegedly opened fire on them. At a press conference Saturday evening, Deputy Chief Joe Trigg said the incident happened around noon Saturday in the…...

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Experts optimistic about Grand Rapids economy in 2026

Experts optimistic about Grand Rapids economy in 20262+ week, 6+ day ago  (351+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich " Amid a challenging economic climate impacted by inflation, tariffs, and rising costs, Grand Rapids is bucking the national trends. That's according to an assessment by The Right Place, the local economic development organization, which delivered its 2026 economic…...

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Grand Rapids' historic Sullivan Field seeks final donors to complete $4.9M restoration effort

Grand Rapids' historic Sullivan Field seeks final donors to complete $4.9M restoration effort1+ mon, 8+ hour ago  (367+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Fans of Valley Field are seeking additional donors to complete their fundraising campaign as Phase II construction resumes at Grand Rapids' historic 1937 ballpark. The renovation effort for Sullivan Field, formerly known as Valley Field, began four years…...

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Nearly 3 years later, suspect charged in shooting that killed Grand Rapids father

Nearly 3 years later, suspect charged in shooting that killed Grand Rapids father1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (228+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " A man has been charged nearly three years after a Grand Rapids father was shot and killed. 32-year-old Andrew Merriweather has been charged with first-degree murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon in the death of…...

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18-year-old accused in shootout with Grand Rapids Police charged with assault with intent to murder

18-year-old accused in shootout with Grand Rapids Police charged with assault with intent to murder1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (276+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The Kent County Prosecutor announced charges against the man accused of shooting at police earlier this week in southeast Grand Rapids." The 18-year-old, now identified as Yasir Lagrone, faces two counts of assault with intent to murder,…...

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Grand Rapids sky glows for veterans

Grand Rapids sky glows for veterans1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (325+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " If you were looking toward downtown Grand Rapids Friday evening, you may have seen drone art light up the sky. The nonprofit behind the light show says it's one of the largest in the region, and honors…...

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Grand Rapids woman hands out candy for kids, groceries for adults

Grand Rapids woman hands out candy for kids, groceries for adults1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (180+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Kate Goldman's Halloween stash looks different than previous years. "We decided to collect some groceries and other home and healthcare needs," said Goldman. With SNAP benefits set to pause on Saturday, Goldman wanted this Halloween to be…...

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Hundreds of shoppers line up for Muskegon County's new Costco

Hundreds of shoppers line up for Muskegon County's new Costco1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (187+ words) FRUITPORT, Mich. " Shoppers crossed state lines"and even country borders"to attend Muskegon County's Costco grand opening." The store's ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed the hundreds of shoppers who were lined up around the store." Many shoppers told 13 ON YOUR SIDE they…...