New swimming school opens its doors in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A leading organization that teaches water safety and swim lessons to infants and children has opened its newest location in Grand Rapids. Goldfish Swim School is now open at 2224 E. Beltline Ave. NE and offers lessons to children ages four months to 12 years...
Supernovas Grind Out Sweep of Rise to Cap Perfect Opening Weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska's professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, used team grit and superb performances from its pins to complete a 25-21, 25-23, 25-22 sweep over the Grand Rapids Rise (0-2) Sunday night at Van Andel Arena...
Wyoming mobile food pantry to be held Monday, Jan. 27
Wyoming Public Schools (WPS) has partnered with Feeding America Mobile Pantry to host a Mobile Pantry once a month. *WHS January Mobile Food Pantry will be held Monday, Jan. 27 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. What to expect. Though the selection of food varies each month, there are...
Western Michigan Braces for 4 Inches of Lake Effect Snow Starting Tonight at 7...
Grand Rapids, MI – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of Michigan as lake effect snow and hazardous conditions are expected. Snowfall is predicted to begin at 7 p.m. Monday and persist through 1 a.m. Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service,...
Winter weather advisory issued for West Michigan until 1 a.m. EST Wednesday – up...
On Monday at 3:13 a.m. EST the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 7 p.m. EST until Wednesday 1 a.m. EST for Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties.
FOREVER HOME: Meet 12-year-old Carter!
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In our Forever Homes series, we introduce you to a child living in the foster care system looking for family in hopes someone watching might just be the perfect match. Today we are going to introduce you to Carter who has a special bond with...
Woman wins $500,000 lottery ticket in ‘White Elephant’ gift exchange
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - A woman from Indiana received a $500,000 winning lottery ticket in a "White Elephant" gift exchange. The Michigan Lottery says 25-year-old Emily Hickox won $500,000 from a Detroit Lions instant game ticket. “My cousin purchased the ticket for the white...
Some West Michigan schools cancel, delay classes Monday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Winter has officially settled into West Michigan, with multiple rounds of snow expected in the coming week. While the worst of the snow is anticipated Monday evening into Tuesday morning, some schools have canceled or delayed classes Monday due to...
‘White Elephant’ Instant Ticket Purchased at Meijer Leads to Big Jackpot Win
Imagine getting a present at your family's 'White Elephant' gift exchange and having it be worth half a million dollars. It happened to an Indiana woman who received a Detroit Lions Instant scratch-off ticket as a gift. An Unbelievable Christmas, Birthday, White Elephant Gift....
Man found guilty in deadly dispute over $200
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A deadly shooting spurred by a debt of about $200 now has a second Grand Rapids man facing a lengthy term in prison. Kent County jurors on Friday found 31-year-old Tiesean Hatchett guilty of several offenses, including second-degree murder, for a...