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There are so many things that people have experienced growing up in Grand Rapids. So many, that we compiled a list. You know you grew up in Grand Rapids when...

Modern medicine is amazing, right along the lines of the Internet and streaming TV. Seriously, you can watch "The Walking Dead" anywhere on your smartphone! Amazing!

Both directions of I-94 are closed between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek because of a multi-vehicle crash involving semi-trucks. The interstate is closed between Galesburg and Climax, WZZM-13, Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Transportation report.

Several emergency crews are being dispatched to a hazardous-materials situation on Grand Rapids' west side. Public safety scanner traffic indicates a chlorine spill or leak at Haviland in the 400 block of Ann Street NW.

By Bob Brenzing and Christa E Graban | WZZM-13 Wyoming police have released more details about last week's triple homicide. Brooke Slocum, 18, and Charles Oppenneer, 25, were killed last week. Slocum's soon-to-be born baby also died. Brady Oestrike, the suspect in the murders, took his own life on Thursday (July 17) after a chase with police.

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...

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!

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.

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...

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!

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 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.