July 28, 2011
Fruit on the bottom? Custard Style? Whipped? That's right, in nearly the same place a couple of years ago when a semi loaded with bottled water biffed it. This time, a truck loaded with Yoplait Yogurt suffered the same fate.
July 21, 2011 Are you like me...do you get into a rut? I eat the same cereal for weeks at a time, or I take the same way to work everyday. TV Networks seem to have the same problem. They develop the same basic types of shows. And I'm not talking all "reality" shows, I'm talking about the specific networks. Let me explain.
July 20, 2011 Last week Mark Roberts reported on a red-winged blackbird attacking people by pecking their heads near the Ford Museum, Check out WZZM's Dave Kaechele decided as he investigates.
He even offers a peace offering to the bird in the form of Chili Cheese Fritos - will it work?
It's a clean air action day today (Wednesday July 20) that means FREE Rides on the Rapid.
The National Weather Service says there is an "Excessive Heat Warning" for today in West Michigan. If you have breathing problems or other health problems, it's best you stay inside with air-conditioning today. Also WZZM 13 reports that Exercising in this heat put extra stress on your heart.
July 19, 2011 A story on Yahoo from the New York Times talks about smaller cities airports losing money and air service. The story talks about places like Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Pierre, South Dakota...and Muskegon. As in Muskegon, Michigan.
WZZM 13 reports mourners at the service at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church included guests with ties to every presidential administration for more than half a century, Republican and Democrat. Betty Ford was remembered as a Trail blazer because of the Betty Ford Center which has helped millions.
July 11, 2011 Today's date...7/11/11...meaning it's Free Slurpee Day! Participating 7-11's give out free 7.11 oz Slurpees today all over Grand Rapids. Mmmmmm Slurpees became much better when they started serving Mountain Dew Slurpees...know what flavor I'm getting today!
WZZM 13 news reports on Wednesday Betty Ford's body will be flown into Grand Rapids airport around 5:00 PM.
She will take nearly the same route that her husband took to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. After leaving the airport she will head down 28th street, onto I-96 westbound to I-196 to downtown and then to the Museum.
Betty Ford passed away on Friday. She was 93. Funeral plans are now set.
July 7, 2011 Update: Rodrick Dantzler took his own life after safely releasing all the hostages.
Police have confirmed that Rodrick Dantzler, the man who led police on a high speed chase through Downtown Grand Rapids after killing 7 people turned the gun on himself late Thursday night after a standoff with police. GRPD Chief Kevin Belk reported that Dantzler shot himself in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
