Grand Rapids MI

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Bridge construction work to start Monday at busy Grand Rapids interchange

Starting Monday, September 22, drivers will find lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-196 at US-131 as crews work on five bridges along the Grand Rapids’ interchange. “It's the busiest interchange in the whole west side of Michigan, I believe.”. MDOT Communications Representative John Richard says drivers have...
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Rabies-positive bat found in Kent County

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) and Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS) have confirmed the first rabies-positive animal of the year in the county: a bat. Officials are calling on residents to take precautions, noting that rabies is a deadly but preventable disease transmitted through...
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Holland man uses drone to paint amazing works of art

WYOMING, Mich. — Inside the Hahn-In Christian Reformed Church's community center on 28th Street, Jungseok Oh showed how three seemingly unrelated objects came together to create an unforgettable art experience that people will soon be able to see at ArtPrize. Those objects were a drone, a paintbrush, and a violin.
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Special signal aims to protect pedestrians near Pinery Park

A new type of streetlight was installed this week across DeHoop Avenue near Pinery Park as Wyoming officials work to connect the Kent Trails while increasing pedestrian safety.
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Meth-filled moped sends felon back to prison

A moped stuffed with several pounds of drugs in Comstock Park now has a paroled drug dealer returning to prison.
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Machine Gun Kelly announces show at Grand Rapids amphitheater

Singer/rapper MGK, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, will perform at the Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids next year, the musician has announced.
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A New Breakfast Brunch Restaurant Coming to Grand Rapids

Wendy Ringo is about to shake up breakfast in the Eastown neighborhood with her new venture. You won't want to miss this!
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ArtPrize artist creates free portraits for strangers in 15 minutes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — What if you could walk away from ArtPrize with more than just memories? One artist is making that possible by offering visitors something truly unique: a personalized portrait painted in just 15 minutes. Leon Lou has set up his easel at ArtPrize with an unusual...
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New Ottawa County administrator to make $230,000

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Ottawa County’s new administrator, selected in a divisive county board vote earlier this month, is expected to make $230,000 per year. Details of a two-year contract for Patrick Waterman are contained in a proposed contract up for a vote Tuesday, Sept. 23. If you purchase...
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GRPD: One person injured in Grand Rapids shooting

A man was shot on Friday afternoon in Grand Rapids, police say.

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