It’s finally back! 13 On Your Side reports that Michigan’s Adventure is reopening for the holiday weekend. The water park will open June 10. According to the park’s Facebook page, they are letting U.S. military in for free this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. READ FULL STORY: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/community/michigans-adventure-opens-memorial-day-weekend/69-74a70d19-2e7d-4ea3-8b5c-73f72c388f21… MORE
Memorial Day events happening near you
Monday, May 29 is Memorial Day where we remember those who lost their lives serving in the United States military. If you’re looking for something to do for the holiday, WOOD TV8 has put together a list of events taking place around the area. The list includes the United Veterans Council of Kent County hosting…… MORE
Grand Rapids among Top 20 best places to live in U.S.
U.S. News & World Report gave high praise to the city of Grand Rapids. According to 13 On Your Side, the publication’s yearly report on best places to live in the United States has named Grand Rapids once again. This year, the city comes in at No. 20 on the list they’ve created this year.…… MORE
Three killed, five injured following campus shooting at Michigan State University
13 On Your Side is reporting that there was an active shooter on the campus of Michigan State University last night. As of now, three are confirmed dead and five are hospitalized from the incident. The suspect was found dead outside of campus from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3Impq7v… MORE
West Michigan business sending aid to Turkey, Syria following tragic earthquake
SpartanNash is helping Syria and Turkey with their earthquake recovery efforts. According to WOOD TV, the local business located in Byron Center is donating two truckloads worth of bottled water and baby diapers. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3JW0pRH Currently, the death toll from the earthquake has passed 20,000 people. If you’d like to donate to the cause,…… MORE
The World of Winter festival is returning to Grand Rapids
With over 100 outdoor art pieces available and tons of free events, the World of Winter festival will be returning to Grand Rapids in January. MLive reports that this year’s event will feature six large-scale installations in public parks and spaces, an outdoor drag show on Jan. 14 at Calder Plaza, and a Silent Disco…… MORE
Actress Kirstie Alley dead at 71
Multiple sources have confirmed that television and film actress Kirstie Alley has passed away. She was 71 years old. Many remember her from her role on the hit TV series, Cheers. Alley also played roles in the Look Who’s Talking movies series. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3usMR7u… MORE
Snow likely in West Michigan this weekend
With it being that time of year, the dreaded ‘S’ word has returned. 13 On Your Side meteorologist Michael Behrens reports that the effects of Hurricane Nicole could play a factor in snowfall coming to West Michigan on Saturday and Sunday. The report says that snowfall coverage and intensity will pick up throughout the day…… MORE
56th CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year Award Winner – Lainey Wilson
Congrats to Lainey Wilson! Wednesday night she was announced as the Female Vocalist Of The Year at the 56th CMA Awards. This was Lainey’s first win in the category, but her second trophy of the night as she was also the winner of the CMA New Artist Award. Photo Courtesy of Lainey WilsonAdditional Photo Courtesy…… MORE
56th CMA Male Vocalist Of The Year Award Winner – Chris Stapleton
Wednesday night, November 9th, Chris Stapleton won Male Vocalist Of The Year at the 56th CMA Awards – and made a little bit of history. Stapleton heard his name called for the 6th time in the category – and with his win at the 56th CMA Awards – Chris now has more wins as CMA…… MORE
