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Grand Rapids Polish halls celebrate Dyngus Day
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (27+ words) Some Polish halls in Grand Rapids are hosting Dyngus Fest celebrations this and next weekend as they mark the halfway point to Pulaski Days. (April 10, 2026). .....
Grand Rapids provides emergency training in Spanish
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (368+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " The city of Grand Rapids is hoping new training will help in emergency situations with a language barrier. On Thursday night, one pastor's sermon was a little different " about emergency preparedness. "This is the time. This…...
Disney's The Lion King' opens in downtown Grand Rapids
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (27+ words) At De Vos Performance Hall downtown, performances have begun for "Disney's The Lion King" with Broadway Grand Rapids and will continue until April 26. (April 9, 2026). .....
Major Flood Warning in Place as Grand Rapids Area Inundated
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (173+ words) Residents of low-lying areas along Michigan's Grand River were warned to brace for potential flooding on Wednesday, April 8, as weather officials urged people to avoid the affected area "immediately." According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Grand River measured…...
Grand Rapids backs off on plan to remove some Wealthy Street parking
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (504+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " The city of Grand Rapids is hitting pause on a major construction project after pushback from Eastown businesses. Months ago, business owners along Wealthy Street raised red flags about a planned reconstruction that would narrow the…...
Birding grows in popularity among young people in Grand Rapids
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (282+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " With rising popularity in the hobby, newcomers to birdwatching, or birding, are encouraged to attend weekly and seasonal events with West Michigan's own Grand Rapids Audubon Club. "We get new people every week," said Cliff Hodge,…...
'Avoid Immediately': Flood Danger Looms in Grand Rapids as River Rises
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (180+ words) Residents of low-lying areas along Michigan's Grand River were warned to brace for potential flooding on Wednesday, April 8, as weather officials urged people to avoid the affected area "immediately." According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Grand River measured…...
Deputies: Grand Rapids man dead after crashing off I-196 in Zeeland Township
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (221+ words) ZEELAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) " A driver is dead after crashing off I-196 and hitting several trees in Zeeland Township Wednesday morning, deputies say. It happened around 10: 30 a. m. east of mile marker 53, which is near 96th Avenue. According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office,…...
Grand Rapids Lantern Festival gets underway Wednesday at John Ball Zoo
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (204+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " It's opening day for the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo. Now in its fourth year, the festival promises a unique and "breathtaking" experience, with live entertainment and dozens of massive, custom-designed lantern sculptures....
Michigan men's basketball wins NCAA championship
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (48+ words) University of Michigan fans are celebrating after the Wolverines won their first men's basketball national title since 1989, edging out UConn 69-63. University of Michigan fans are celebrating after the Wolverines won their first men's basketball national title since 1989, edging out UConn…...