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
Public Ice Skating in Grand Rapids Officially Moved to Van Andel Arena for 2021-2022 Season
With Rosa Parks Circle closed for the foreseeable future, West Michiganders have been wondering where they're going to get their ice skating fix in this season. Well, we officially have an answer.
Parents of Michigan’s Oxford High School Shooting Suspect Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has formally filed charges of involuntary manslaughter against the parents of the 15-year-old who brought a gun to Oxford High School and opened fire on students and staff Tuesday.
New Visitor Restrictions in Place at Local Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Surge in West Michigan
West Michigan's Spectrum Health has announced new visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge in the area.
Several West Michigan Schools Closed Leading Up to Thanksgiving Holiday
With COVID cases on the rise in West Michigan and inclement weather possible throughout the area at the beginning of the week, several West Michigan school districts have decided to close Monday, November 22, 2021, and Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Michigan Health Officials Issue Face Mask Advisory Regardless of Vaccination Status
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a mask advisory for all Michigan residents regardless of vaccination status.
Christmas Music Returns To Grand Rapids Radio on 100.5 The River
Our sister station 100.5 The River is officially West Michigan's Christmas station and the holidays have kicked off in earnest with Christmas Music 24/7 just down the dial on 100.5 FM and on the official River 100.5 App.
Kent County Deputy Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Deputy David Cook of the Kent County Sheriff's Department has died following a battle with COVID-19.
Lost in the Woods? Don’t Change Your Voicemail – Do This Instead
We've all seen the viral post going around on social media that encourages people who are lost and find themselves with a dying phone battery to change their outgoing voicemail message. While it seems to make sense, experts are saying that isn't what you should do at all.
This Indiana Town is Enticing People to Move There By Promising ‘Grandparents on Demand’
A town in southwestern Indiana is looking for new residents, and they're enticing remote workers to relocate there by offering to pay them and promising 'grandparents on demand'.
Police Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old Michigan Girl
Isabella Castro was last seen on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Mason County Central Middle School. She did not return home after school ended.
Blue October Show at The Intersection Canceled
Multiple members of the band Blue October have tested positive for COVID-19. The positive tests came mere hours before the band was set to play at Grand Rapids music venue The Intersection.
‘SNL’ Alum Norm MacDonald Dies From Cancer at Age 61
Sad news to report this afternoon as 'Saturday Night Live' alum Norm MacDonald has passed away after a "nine-year private battle with cancer". He was 61 years old.