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
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Snow storm hits Northern Michigan
This is no joke. Northern Michigan is getting nailed with old man winter before Halloween. 13 On Your Side’s Samantha Jacques reports that parts of the upper peninsula could see up to 13 inches of wet and heavy snow that could lead to power outages. But don’t get too comfortable if you’re in West Michigan.…… MORE
Everything you need to know about ArtPrize 2022
ArtPrize returns to Grand Rapids for yet another year. 13 On Your Side provides a complete breakdown of what’s coming back this year, where the venues around the city, and much more. ArtPrize will feature over 750 artists along with $250,000 in prizes. The event runs until October 2 all around Grand Rapids. COMPLETE GUIDE:…… MORE
Van Andel Arena named one of the best concert venues in the world
Billboard recently ranked the world’s best concert venues. Grand Rapids very own Van Andel Arena showed up on the list. According to the venue’s Facebook page, it was ranked #5 worldwide and #3 in the U.S. for venues with a capacity of 10,001 – 15,000 attendants. Van Andel Arena opened it’s doors in 1996 and…… MORE
Gas under $5 a gallon in parts of West Michigan
Here’s a little good news ahead of the big holiday weekend. FOX 17 is reporting that gas prices have dropped below $5 a gallon in some spots of West Michigan. The average price per gallon in Kent County right now is $4.99, which is below the $5.20 average across the state of Michigan. Find out…… MORE
Gas under $5 a gallon in parts of West Michigan
Here’s a little good news ahead of the big holiday weekend. FOX 17 is reporting that gas prices have dropped below $5 a gallon in some spots of West Michigan. The average price per gallon in Kent County right now is $4.99, which is below the $5.20 average across the state of Michigan. Find out…… MORE
The BOB is reopening today
On the corner of Fulton and Monroe, the BOB has sat quiet and empty for some time now. A report from 13 On Your Side says The Big Old Building will be reopening today It also notes the comedy club, Dr. Grins, will be returning with live entertainment. READ FULL STORY HERE: https://bit.ly/3yc1I8J MORE STORIES… MORE
List of activities in West Michigan for Memorial Day
Are you looking to help your community honor those who have lost their lives fighting for our country? WOOD TV 8 put out a list of all the activities taking place across West Michigan for Memorial Day. Spanning from Caledonia to Wyoming, Kent County has a number of parades taking place starting around 9:30 a.m.…… MORE
People from around the state of Michigan helping Gaylord community after deadly tornado
The city of Gaylord experienced an EF-3 tornado over the weekend, killing two people. Volunteers from all over Michigan quickly came to aid those in need of help. 13 On Your Side spoke with assistant executive director of the Otsego County United Way, Megan Hacker, about the support they’ve received in such a short amount…… MORE
Blaine Fowler Bio
Blaine Fowler Blaine was born and raised in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie, which makes him officially a “Yooper”, so occasionally you’ll hear a “yah” and an “eh” during his show from 3p-7p on Thunder Country. He’s been on the radio since he was 14, which sounds pretty much like the child labor laws weren’t enforced…… MORE
