I'm equally as likely to compliment your cute shoes as I am to invite you out to drink beer and watch a baseball game. I love my dog (Smudge), New Kids On The Block, live blogging my life, and eating out (aka not having to cook). My hobbies include Facebook, reading, and pinning crafts on Pinterest that I'll never make.
Wendy Reed
Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Closed Due to COVID Concerns
Tuesday morning, Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum announced that they are closed until further notice due to COVID concerns.
Beloved West Michigan Meteorologist Bill Steffen’s Car Stolen By Some Real Jerks
The WOOD-TV8 Meteorologist took to Facebook Monday night to ask for the public's help finding his 2015 Ford Explorer (caribou in color - so, brown).
Saturday, August 28 is a Clean Air Action Day in West Michigan
Ozone levels within seven West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range according to the National Weather Service.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Approval From the FDA
Monday morning, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all individuals 16 years of age and older.
Mask Mandates Issued for Kids in Kent & Ottawa County Schools
Both the Kent County Health Department and the Ottawa County Health Department have stepped in and mandated masks for all children pre-K through 6th grade in schools.
Grand Rapids Fire Department on Scene of ‘Hazardous Materials Incident’ in Wyoming
The Grand Rapids Fire Department is asking residents to avoid the area of 32nd St. between Buchanan Ave. and Clyde Park Ave. as they work to clean up a "hazardous materials incident".
James Taylor & Jackson Browne Returning to Grand Rapids in December
James Taylor & His All-Star Band along with Jackson Browne will be returning to play in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on Friday, December 10, 2021.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Will Require Masks for Students and Staff
Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced that they will be requiring masks for students, faculty and staff.
Thanks to a West Michigan Woman, We Now Know The Rock’s Bathing Habits
Recently, a bunch of celebrities have been discussing their bathing habits and well... some of them are NOT the cleanest. And thanks to a tweet from a West Michigan woman, we now know what Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's bathing habits are.
GVSU Will Mandate COVID Vaccines for Students/Staff This Fall
Anyone attending classes, teaching or working on campus will need to be fully vaccinated no later than September 30, 2021.
Street in Michigan to Be Renamed ‘Dave Coulier Way’
St. Clair Shores, Michigan announced that they will be renaming a section of Lange St. Well, sort of. "Dave Coulier Way" will be the honorary name of the street in the town along Lake St. Clair.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne Set to Retire in 2022
The City of Grand Rapids announced Tuesday that current Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne is planning to retire in early 2022. Payne publicly announced his plans after informing City Manager Mark Washington.