7+ hour, 55+ min ago  (351+ words) For many years, Belknap Park has been a destination for viewing the Grand Rapids skyline and a great place to have a picnic. The park got a refresh back in 2020 that added new pavement, swings, and better lighting, which made…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (205+ words) WGRD 97. 9 20 Weird Michigan Town Names And How They Actually Got Their Names As bad as my naming skills are, there are some people who name things more permanently, and places around the state still bear the name they chose years…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (471+ words) Yesterday, mgk (Machine Gun Kelly), Wiz Khalifa, and Mod Sun put on an incredibly memorable show at the Acrisure Amphitheater for multiple reasons. For one, it was the first show to test the amphitheater's severe-weather protocols after rain and severe…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (332+ words) If you've spent any time around Michigan craft beer, chances are you've heard of KBS. The bourbon barrel-aged stout from Founders Brewing Co. has been a fan favorite for more than two decades and helped put the Grand Rapids brewery…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (148+ words) Investigation Widens in Teacher Abuse Allegations WGRD 97. 9 Ex-Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Students in GR What Grand Rapids Public Schools do Before Hiring Teachers Despite these safeguards, a former Grand Rapids elementary school teacher passed the hiring process, secured a…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (316+ words) Childhood sports are a crucial part of growing up. I spent many summers bouncing among baseball, football, and soccer, making many friends and even more memories. It developed skills I still use today and a deep love for sports as…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (245+ words) Interest in a Home Improvement reboot continues to grow, but Tim Allen says major obstacles remain. Home Improvement is a beloved 1990s sitcom that aired on ABC from 1991 to 1999. Inspired by Tim Allen's stand-up comedy, the series follows Tim "The Tool…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (263+ words) It has been an absolute delight watching the World Cup unfold across Canada, the US, and Mexico, with soccer fans from all around the world traveling to support their teams. North America is not a short trip for most of…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (297+ words) The 7 Wonders of the World have long captivated people around the world, with these incredible structures built from 100 years to centuries ago still standing to this day. But before humans built towering projects, one of the original signs of progresswas…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (331+ words) Grand Rapids just added something you don't see every day: a child care center inside a bus station. According to those involved with the project, it's the first-of-its-kind in the'state! Finding affordable child care can be super challenging for many…...