School closing prediction for Thursday, Jan. 22
Several inches of lake-effect and blowing snow could lead to additional school closings in parts of West Michigan Thursday.
‘My baby, please’: Mich. firefighters rescue occupants trapped at rear of burning apartment
WYOMING, Mich. — Dramatic helmet-cam video shows firefighters rescuing two adults and a child from a burning apartment building. Wyoming firefighters released the video Tuesday, a day after the Jan. 19 fire. The 8:45 p.m. fire, in the 4200 block of Clyde Park Avenue SW, caused residents in 33...
New Jenison dog boarding facility focuses on pets other kennels won’t take
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI – A Grand Rapids-area woman with a passion for pups is opening a dog kennel centered around providing quality attention to dogs with specialized needs. Misty Scott, the owner of Fur Baby Services in Hudsonville, is expanding from personalized pet care services to starting her own animal kennel in...
Salt shortage drives up costs for Michigan landscaping companies
MICHIGAN — While county road commissions across Southwest Michigan say they have enough salt to get through the winter, local landscaping companies say a statewide salt shortage is driving up prices and limiting supply for private businesses. News Channel 3 contacted multiple road commissions, including Kalamazoo,...
How cold will it be in West Michigan this weekend? | Dangerously cold temps...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan is bracing for extreme cold as a polar vortex bears down on the region this weekend. The extreme cold air is expected to arrive early Friday morning and persist through Sunday, possibly breaking long-standing records for low temperatures in the region. Beginning early...
Battle Creek Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet unite for Swan Lake
The Battle Creek Symphony will perform Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake on Feb. 14 at WK Kellogg Auditorium. The concert will feature dancers from Grand Rapids Ballet, marking the third collaboration between the two organizations, according to a community announcement. This production will feature the dancers on stage with...
Corewell Health eyes construction of 180-bed hospital tower in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Corewell Health wants to expand Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with a new tower that would include 180 beds, a new emergency department and 12 to 16 operating rooms. The expansion, which is in the early planning stages, would be built at Michigan Street and...
West Michigan – Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Reduces Visibility, Causes Slick Roads Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – A narrow but intense burst of snow moved through West Michigan early Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous driving conditions across the region during the morning commute. According to...
Fire crews quickly knock down vehicle fire that extended to house in Eastown
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Tuesday evening, firefighters in Grand Rapids responded to the scene of a vehicle fire in Eastown around 7 p.m. The fire was in the 1400 block of Wealthy Street and, according to fire officials, began in a vehicle but extended to a house. Firefighters shared...
Wyoming Firefighters Race Up Ladder To Save Family From Apartment Blaze
Fires happen every day across Michigan. We know that firefighters are some of the bravest people you will ever meet. Think about it, these people choose to run into a burning building with intense heat and blinding smoke, while most other people, myself included, would run away screaming for help as fast as possible.
