Voicemail: Michigan Department still remote because of COVID
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the voicemail of one Michigan agency says that employees are working remotely to slow the spread of COVID-19. Since 2020, more than 20,000 government workers have started working remotely instead of showing up to offices in Lansing. The voicemail of the Michigan Office of...
What Was Grand Rapids Airport Called Before it Was Named for Gerald Ford?
Thousands of travelers fly in and out of Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. The facility is the second largest airport in the state. If you're a West Michigan resident, it's likely you've flown into or from GRR Airport as some point. But when did the airport in...
‘When you are chronically ill, people tend to kind of shy away from you’...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — "I was getting my strength back, and then approximately two weeks later it just hit me like a brick," said Maureen Dodge. Dodge recounted her experience catching COVID for the first time in February of 2024 after a vacation. After being in the ICU for few days, she began to recover. That is,...
Deputies: Man found dead in woods abandoned car days ago
Eulices Delarosa's body was found around Tuesday in a marshy wooded area in Byron Township, not far from where his car was abandoned Sunday.
Grand Rapids Police Department gives filmmakers exclusive access for new docuseries
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new docuseries will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Rapids Police Department. All Access PD Grand Rapids is an eight-episode series coming to the Investigation Discovery network centered around a police force that’s faced widespread criticism and scrutiny. If you purchase...
High wind gust situation shaping up, possible tree-toppler gusts
A strong storm system is going to bring a period of stiff wind gusts. One section of the Lake Michigan shoreline may have higher-end gusts nearing 60 mph. This windy period doesn’t appear to be anything historical. Most of us in Michigan will have an hour or two of gusts between 45 mph and 50 mph.
The Charming Restaurant In Michigan That Secretly Serves The State’s Best Fried Chicken
Ever had one of those moments when you bite into something so unexpectedly delicious that time seems to stop?. That’s exactly what happens at Hancock in Grand Rapids, where the fried chicken has locals whispering and out-of-towners making special trips. Let me tell you something about fried chicken in...
Ford shows off a treasure trove of rarely seen vehicles to a select few...
DEARBORN, Mich. — A select few are getting the chance to set their gaze on a slew of rarely seen Ford vehicles at the automaker's Michigan headquarters. About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford Motor Co.'s Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn. Some employees checked them out Tuesday, and the media got a...
‘UNFILTERED FOOTAGE’ | Trailer, air date released for new Grand Rapids Police Department show
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Soon, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Rapids Police Department, thanks to a new show by the Investigation Discovery network. Grand Rapids Police's deputy chief, Michael Maycroft, posted what appears to be a trailer for the show on Facebook. It opens to dramatic...
Michigan Natural Gas Prices May Raise By $248M Per Consumers Energy
As winter comes around, a working, reliable, and trustworthy natural gas system is important for a state like Michigan. This natural gas system will warm families' homes, businesses, school buildings, and other infrastructures during the coldest months of the year. On the flip side, this same system is what keeps us...
