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Flooding Causes Bridge Collapse Upends Car [VIDEO]

JT — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:32:20 +0000

From our partners over at WZZM comes this story of a scary drive over a bridge. It happened on Lincoln Ave in Ionia. One minute the driver is crossing over what appears to be a normal bridge, the next minute the bridge is collapsing and nearly sends his vehicle plunging over the side. Source: Flooding [...]

New Art Prize Exhibit At The GRAM Opens!

Craig Russell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:42:43 +0000

ArtPrize 2012 might be in the rear view mirror, but the memories still last! And a new exhibit called “ArtPrize 2012: Encore!” is now open at the Grand Rapids Art Museum until the start of ArtPrize 2013! WZZM TV 13′s story “New ArtPrize exhibit at Grand Rapids Art Museum” tells about the artists featured and [...]

Andy And Dave Announce New Show On WZZM 13 [Video]

Steven Bohner — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:07:34 +0000

Andy and Dave appeared on WZZM 13 this morning to announce their new show coming to WFGR on Monday, October 8th. You can listen to them live from 5:30am to 10:00am Monday through Friday. The guys are giving away some great prizes on their first day, so be sure to tune in!

Grand Rapids April Weather Review-Wacky!

Craig Russell — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:23:26 +0000

Our broadcast partner WZZM TV 13 celebrates 50 years of news and information this month. One of the nice things about having a local weather staff that has been in the area so long is they have the resources and time to recap our ever changing West Michigan Weather. Chief Meteorologist George Lessens has a wind up to April.

West Michigan Election Results

Mark Roberts — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:17:46 +0000

Here are the latest results from Tuesday’s election in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Mayor George Hartwell easily won re-election on Tuesday.Kentwood voters have approved new restrictions for elected city leaders. Tuesday night, 68 percent of voters approved an amendment to the city’s charter, prohibiting people with a felony from holding an elected office. Click here for complete [...]

The Dirty Hippie!

Craig Russell — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:28:43 +0000

The new coffee shop downtown is a reality show, concert venue and sustainable lifebreath all in one. Numerous media outlets (this one included) are now jumping on the DH bandwagon! But don’t take my word for it…go down Division and check it out for yourself! Here’s the first video in the Dirty Hippie Reality Show [...]

What's Happening At "Art Prize" This Weekend? WZZM 13 Reports[VIDEO]

Mark Roberts — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:15:13 +0000

If you are thinking of coming downtown to take in Art Prize this weekend, here's an over-view of events from WZZM 13 News:

Bob Seger Finally Goes Digital [VIDEO]

Mark Roberts — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:15:38 +0000

Bob Seger was one of a few holdouts of musicians who didn’t release their music on I-Tunes, Amazon and other digital outlets. But beginning Tuesday( September 13) you can download some of your favorite Seger tunes on I-Tunes and Amazon. On Tuesday, Seger’s two multiplatinum concert albums — “Live Bullet” and “Nine Tonight” — will [...]

Gas Prices Going Down-Finally Some Good News!

Mark Roberts — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:30:17 +0000

The Stock markets took a real hit on Monday and people are worried . But there is some good news out there today. WZZM 13 News talked with local analyst Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy.com. He says One benefit of the concerns about the United States’ economy will soon be seen at the gas pumps. [...]

We're Number 37 In Grand Rapids! YES!

Craig Russell — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:41:57 +0000

The website GRNow.com just released it’s “Grand Rapids Social Media Presence” list. The list of the most popular social media sites in the Greater Grand Rapids area. And WFGR came in…37th! Whoo Hoo! Of course the usual suspects are at the top of the list–WOOD TV was first, followed by WZZM 13 (Our Broadcast Partners–yes!), [...]

FREE Beat The Heat Party @The Kroc Center With WZZM 13!

Craig Russell — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:59:57 +0000

Wanna Beat The HEAT? Tonight you can! Starting at 5 at the Kroc Salvation Army center on Division! WZZM 13, Country Fresh and Family Fare store help you get through the “Heatwave of the Century!” There will be FREE ice cream from 5-7, FREE Slip n Slide from 5 to 9, AND a FREE movie [...]

Ferris State Hockey Team In Limbo…What League Will They Play In Next?

Craig Russell — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:52:01 +0000

If you are a college hockey fan, or even just a hockey fan in Michigan, you have probably heard that Michigan and Michigan State's hockey programs are leaving the CCHA for the newly created Big Ten Hockey Conference. That leaves schools like Western and Ferris State without a place to play in the next couple of years.

Angry Birds in Downtown Grand Rapids [VIDEO]

Mark Roberts — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:11:27 +0000

You’ve heard of the game “Angry Birds”, well, we have an angry bird in downtown Grand Rapids. WZZM 13 has this story: This reminds me, we had the same situation a few years ago when walking through our parking lot at 50 Monroe. A mother blackbird was very protective of her young in the bushes [...]

"Shame On" Grand Rapids Area Sign Holders For Unions Not Union Workers!

Craig Russell — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:00:44 +0000

Great story from WZZM 13 Wednesday night. If you have been almost anywhere in Grand Rapids in the past year, no doubt you have seen the “Shame On…” signs. They are everywhere. In front of Van Andel Arena. In front of Butterworth Downtown. In front of Aquinas College. Everywhere. I always thought they were union [...]

The Huge Steam Pig Downtown Is For Sale!

Mark Roberts — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:15:35 +0000

WZZM 13 reports the giant ArtPrize finalist Steam Pig is looking for a new home. The team that designed and built The Steam Pig in downtown Grand Rapids is putting it up for sale to help cover outstanding bills. The PIG which is around 36 feet tall is located now in the parking lot of the B.O.B.