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Authorities Searching For Bear In Muskegon

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:20 +0000

A black bear has been spotted in Muskegon Lake. The Michigan DNR is now searching for the bear and Muskegon Police have issued a warning to those in the area. A fisherman spotted the bear swimming this morning and says the bear took about 30 minutes to cross the lake. WZZM has full details: Muskegon [...]

Flu Season Is Over In Michigan

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:31:46 +0000

We’ve had to wait a long time to say this, but it looks like flu season is finally over in Michigan! Statewide reports of flu-like symptoms first began to climb in mid-October. Flu levels reached their peak in January, then began a slow decline. Finally, reports of flu-like symptoms have returned to normal levels in [...]

$250,000 For The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans!

Andy + Dave — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:52:33 +0000

Hey Gang – how bout an update on the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans project where the Home Depot is offering a chance at $250,000 for improvements to the facility on Monroe Street down by Riverside Park. Grand Rapids is a little behind in the voting and we still really need your help. You can [...]

Norton Shores Police Searching For Woman Abducted From Gas Station

Wendy Reed — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:26:27 +0000

Police in Norton Shores are asking for the public’s help in finding Jessica Heeringa, 25, of Norton Shores who police now believe was abducted. Heeringa disappeared from work at the Sternberg Borad Exxon Mobile gas station on Friday, sometime between 11p.m. and 11:15pm, according to police. On Sunday, Norton Shores Police Chief Daniel Shaw announced [...]

Roads Flooded/Closed Across West Michigan

Wendy Reed — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:37:30 +0000

Some of us are considering buying the supplies to build an ark if this rain doesn't let up soon. I think it's a solid plan. Especially since, as of this morning, several roads are closed across West Michigan due to flooding. Our friends at WZZM-13 have compiled a list of the road closings that have been reported so far. See if your commuted will be affected after the jump.

Missing Rockford Teens Found, Arrested For Break-In

Wendy Reed — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:09:45 +0000

Two teens from Rockford who were reported missing earlier this week have been found safe, but are now facing charges for a home break-in in Howard City. On Monday, Gavin Vilchez and Renee Hunt, both 17, were reported missing. It was reported that they were last seen near Atlantic Court in Rockford. Wednesday afternoon, authorities [...]

Kent County Sheriff's Department Searching For Two Missing Rockford Teens

Wendy Reed — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:34:49 +0000

The Kent County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue team are currently searching for two Rockford high school students. The search began on Monday evening after the two were reported missing. The two teens, Gavin Vilchez and Renee Hunt (both 17), were last seen around 1 p.m. on Atlanta Court in Rockford. According to authorities they [...]

Tulip Time is but Weeks Away and They Need Volunteers

Andy Rent — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:15:29 +0000

Holy-shmoly...Tulip time is less than a month away. Where did the time go.

Tulip Time in Holland, is one of the top, major festivals in the United State. Maybe, international, since people do come from around the world. It's a fabulous gathering in West Michigan. But it doesn't happen without hundreds of volunteer putting in countless hours making it work.

It's The Whitecaps Home Opener! [VIDEO]

Craig Russell — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:22 +0000

For 20 years now, the Whitecaps have played a home baseball game early in April. The first game of most sports season is usually an important event. But the baseball opening day is different. Usually because it marks the beginning of spring. Even if its in spirit only. It IS the start of the summer long obsession with the national pasttime.

West Michigan Massage Therapist Arrested For Criminal Sexual Conduct (Again)

Wendy Reed — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:25:03 +0000

Just a couple of weeks ago, I reported that a massage therapist by the name of Lawrence Urban was arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct after a customer said she went to Therapeutic Stress Free Massage Center on Old 28th in Cascade Township for a massage and Urban inappropriately touched her. Well, Urban's at it again, it seems and was arrested again on April 1st on a new warrant after another customer came forward claiming that he had also inappropriately touched her sometime in late January or early February.

West Michigan Massage Therapist Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Customer

Wendy Reed — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:30:25 +0000

If you’re going to be a massage therapist, it’s probably best not to inappropriately touch your clients. West Michigan massage therapist Lawrence Urban is definitely learning that lesson. (Also, side note: what about the looks of this man would make someone think, “Getting a massage from this guy is probably going to be totally fine!”?) [...]

West Michigan Easter Egg Hunts 2013

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:57 +0000

Easter is Sunday, March 31, but Easter egg hunts begin over a week before Easter. There are many Easter egg hunts around West Michigan. View our list and decide where to bring the kids for some Easter fun! Click the links for more information. Saturday, March 23 Byron Center – Easter Egg [...]

It's 60% Off Day At Seize The Deal.Com!

Craig Russell — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:20:18 +0000

Who doesn't like a deal? I love em! I will go out of my way t be thrifty...which as we all know is the new extravagant. The other day I was in TGIFriday's here in our building downtown at Townsquare Plaza, and not only did I have an "eight dollar off an appetizer" coupon for filling out an online survey, it was also "Double Punch Tuesday" on their Lunch VIP cards, so I filled up my card and have a free lunch coming to me soon. So for 84 cents, I got 2 lunches. Bargin!

A, Not so Dead Deer, Springs From car Trunk

Andy Rent — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:53:42 +0000

This is a real happy ending story that has gone viral. It’s the story of a supposed dead deer, who wasn’t. Our news partner, WZZM TV13, had this story that happened in Kalamazoo. A Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer, David Miller, approached a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot behind a hotel at about 2 a.m. [...]

The New Whitecaps Food Choice–The Baco!

Craig Russell — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:28:09 +0000

Its getting all kinds of national attention. The Whitecaps do this kind of stuff better than just about anybody when it comes to generating publicity in introducing a new food item. In the spirit of the “5th 3rd Burger” and “Chicks with Sticks” comes the newest creation of the ‘Caps and 5th 3rd Ballpark. The [...]

8-Year-Old Big Rapids Boy Creates LEGO Harlem Shake [Video]

Wendy Reed — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:16:16 +0000

I couldn't tell you what I was doing when I was eight years old, but chances are, I wasn't creating stop animation videos of LEGO mini figures doing the "Harlem Shake". But, Clay Oosterhouse from Big Rapids used his iPod touch, iMotion, iMovie, and some Legos to create what is by far the best "Harlem Shake" video I've seen so far. Clay's goal is to reach 1 million views, and to get to 1,000 by the end of the week. Check out the video after the jump!

New WZZM On Air Look Starts Tuesday

Craig Russell — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:21:04 +0000

WZZM is freshening their on air look. No they aren’t changing anchors or anything like that (That’s right–Dave Kachele’s gig is safe–for now ) BUT they are changing the on air look of their graphics and newscasts. Yay! I’m a big geek when it comes to stuff like this! From the WZZM Website… “The new [...]

West Michigan People On TV Game Shows!

Craig Russell — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:30:04 +0000

Congrats to Darl Gilliland, Ashley Boelens, and the Parker family! These West Michigan natives are all going to be on TV game shows in the next week! Way to go! Gilliland joins a host of other West Michiganders who have been on the Price is Right since Drew Carey took over as host. Darl spins [...]

Earlie Johnson's $7,500 Vintage Porn Collection Stolen From Home In Muskegon

Steven Bohner — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:37:16 +0000

Earlie Johnson of Muskegon had his $7,500 vintage porn collection stolen. Johnson came home Tuesday night to find his back door knocked in and several items missing from his home. Among the stolen goods was Johnson's vintage porn collection. Earlie told WZZM 13 that it has taken him years and thousands of dollars to collect.

Butterflies Returning To Frederik Meijer Gardens

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:00:13 +0000

One of West Michigan’s favorite signs of spring is beginning to take shape. Butterflies are returning to Frederik Meijer Gardens and the Butterflies Are Blooming exhibit will open soon! Last week, chrysalises began to arrive at Frederik Meijer Gardens in preparation for the March 1 opening of the Butterflies Are Blooming exhibit. WZZM reports: The [...]