April 23, 2013 Earlier today we said that there was an alligator that may or may not have escaped. We still don't know about that but, there was this HUGE turtle along the Lake Michigan shore line spotted the other day!
April 22, 2013 We are constantly trying to figure out where to get the best grub in West Michigan. A few months ago we had a poll that asked where you could find the best pizza on this side of the state. Now we want to know who has the best Coney Dog in West Michigan...
April 22, 2013 Authorities are telling people to stay away from the Grand River (as in, don't touch it), but a few West Michigan residents decided to take the the flooded river on jet skis and take video of the flooding around the area. And I'm pretty glad they did.
April 22, 2013 We Michiganders know that we have some amazing breweries right here in the Mitten State. Heck, everyone in West Michigan knows that we have the best breweries, hands down (suck it, Asheville). And now, USA Today has bestowed us with another title, honoring our awesome beer.
April 22, 2013 As water levels begin to recede in West Michigan, more roads and bridges are opening to traffic.
View an interactive map of road closures in Grand Rapids and make your commute as quick and safe as possible.
April 22, 2013 Flooding is still affecting all of West Michigan, and of course, with all of the water comes some road closures in our area. Below is a full and up-to-date list of road closures in our area.
Tom Cruise and science fiction are a powerful combination. Although the opening weekend of 'Oblivion' didn't break any records big or small, it's a more than solid start for a non-franchise, non-sequel, non-reboot. That's a sad statement on the current state of Hollywood, but that's another topic for another day.
With water levels still rising, Mayor George Heartwell has closed the Fulton Street Bridge as of this morning around 10 am. The mayor closed the bridge after concerns were raised that debris floating down the river could damage a major utility cable that is attached to the bridge.
GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon. Declaring a state of emergency was done in anticipation of widespread damage, injury or loss of property and it puts the city in a position to receive state or federal assistance. A state of em
Earlier this week, 'Dexter' fans were saddened, if unsurprised to learn that their favorite Showtime serial killer would make the eighth season his last, bringing a conclusion to the bloody saga after eight years. Even as 'Dexter' comes to a conclusive end however, might there be room for a spinoff with Deb, or others? Hear what Showtime has to say inside!
April 19, 2013 Volunteers are planning to work throughout the weekend in Grand Rapids to fill thousands of sandbags as part of an effort to hold off West Michigan floodwaters.
Several media outlets were reporting Friday morning that 1,200 sandbags had already been filled, but the city is hoping to fill 50,000 of them in order to keep the Grand River at bay
April 18, 2013 At 10:15 a.m. today, April 18, Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll declared a state of emergency in the city of Wyoming due to flooding issues. If residents have an urgent emergency or medical issue, they should call 911. For water-related non-emergency assistance or evacuation, a 24-hour hotline can be reached by calling (616) 530-7331. This hotline will only provide response to water-related issues.
