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Downtown Grand Rapids shops to host Easter egg hunt, free games
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (164+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " On Saturday, several different downtown Grand Rapids businesses will participate in the second annual Egg Quest Grand Rapids egg hunt. "This is a fun, community event for everyone," said Tina Larabel-Straight, co-owner of Rewind Grand Rapids....
U.S. Forest Service to close all research sites in Michigan; a state with 3M acres of national forests
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (221+ words) The federal government has announced it will close all four U.S. Forest Service research sites in Michigan. The state has three national forests totaling nearly 3 million of acres of land. The U.S Department of Agriculture announced the closures as part of…...
When will snow stop in Michigan? Average last snowfall dates
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (352+ words) As northern Michigan endures an early-April winter storm, some residents may be wondering when the snow will stop and spring weather will take over. Across the Lower Peninsula, the average last snowfall dates range from March 23 to April 17. The Upper…...
Guatemalan man in custody for selling fake IDs in Grand Rapids, feds say
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (209+ words) A 41-year-old Guatemalan man was sentenced to six months in federal custody for participating in a scheme selling fraudulent identification documents to people who were in the country illegally. Edgidio Vasquez-Mencho, 41, was the second of three defendants charged with selling…...
Factory Yards housing development set to begin construction in Grand Rapids
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (44+ words) A housing development planned for Grand Rapids is set to begin construction soon. Strong leads the undefeated Huskies in points, rebounds, steals and blocks. People around the NFL widely believe the ... A housing development planned for Grand Rapids is set…...
Grand Rapids native Christina Koch to make history on Artemis II mission
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (369+ words) Among the four astronauts'who will soon board a spacecraft for NASA's first'human moon mission in more than 50 years is a spacewoman with Michigan ties. Christina Koch, 47, was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2013 and is assigned as a mission specialist…...
Grand Rapids triple murder suspect to stand trial
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (57+ words) A man accused of killing his fiancee and her two sons in Grand Rapids will stand trial. (March 31, 2026) Where to watch Egypt vs. Spain: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, March 31 ... A man accused of killing his…...
Grand Rapids cat rescue to host free Easter egg hunt
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (206+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " On Friday, visitors to Second Chance Cats of West Michigan can attend the organization's fourth annual Spring Egg Hunt and search for Easter eggs alongside some adoptable cats. "We let people come in one group at…...
Grand Rapids announces candidates for open City Commission seat
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (202+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " The Grand Rapids City Commission has narrowed down the list of candidates to fill a recently vacated seat. Earlier this year, 1st Ward Commissioner Drew Robbins announced he was resigning in order to run for higher office....
Michigan Voters Agree To Transform Detroit’s Belle Isle Into Country’s First ‘Special Economic Zone’
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (607+ words) A proposal backed by a majority of Michigan voters and more than two-thirds of Detroit residents aims to transform Belle Isle into the nation's first special economic zone. Support for the plan grew after voters were given more details, according…...