The popular burger chain Five Guys will soon have a few restaurants right here in West Michigan. It was already announced that a Five Guys would be opening up in Grandville, but the Grand Rapids Business Journal has reported that there will be two more West Michigan locations popping up in the next few months.
Summer is here and it might be time to take the rug rats to a movie at Celebration Cinema.
John Ball Zoo is planning three special days this summer where they will not only stay open two hours later than normal, but will offer two-for-one-admission. Two For Tuesdays will take place once a month this summer, with the first date being Tuesday, June 18, followed by Tuesday, July 16, and Tuesday, August 20.
19 years ago today, the most famous low speed car chase in history happened. If for some reason you weren't one of the 95 million or so people watched it while it happened, here's a recap. OJ Simpson and Al Cowling took off in OJ's white Ford Bronco leading the police on a chase through the streets and freeways of Los Angeles. OJ finally surrendered, not before he was close to killing himself.
Well, the Coast West Music festival is a brand new way to experience music in West Michigan happening on the shore of Muskegon Lake July 1st-6th.
Simply put, 6 nights, 3 stages and 38 bands for
Uh-oh! Looks like you might have to bring extra change with you very soon.
After months of feverish anticipation and a marketing campaign that left everyone at ScreenCrush practically speechless, 'Man of Steel' has arrived (amidst a flurry of mixed reviews) and taken its place at the top of the box office chart. Although the latest Superman film broke June box office records, it's yet to be seen whether or not the film is truly prepared for the long road ahead.
Yes Grand Rapids has gotten Griffins Fever! After struggling to get 5,000 fans for the first 2 rounds of the playoffs, The Van is the hottest ticket in town! Game 3 was 400 short of a sellout, and now Friday's game is SOLD OUT. WFGR gave away the last 4 tickets in the city yesterday, and we have a 4 pack of tickets to Saturday's game...if there is one!
Andy and Dave welcome Paul Andrews and trumpet player Jeff Uban to the studio.
The International Trumpet Guild is a world wide showcase of trumpet players who compete in a friendly fashion and enjoy the fellowship of other players
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It's possible Channel 8 might have crossed the line this time. And I'm torn about it. The station that's famous for "BREAKING NEWS" and strange story telling has produced a piece about Jessica Heeringa, the Muskegon woman who has been missing since late April. She was last seen at the gas station in Norton Shores where she works. Most in West Michigan know the story.
Chick-fil-A is coming to West Michigan! They're expecting to open the store late 2014/early 2015.
Analysts are saying that relief is just ahead at the gas pump for West Michiganders.
