4th of july

If you want to fly your American Flag for Independence Day, but it's seen better days-- Art Van Furniture is offering free flag trade in this weekend.

If you are looking for fireworks around west Michigan during this 4th of July holiday, here is your list!

AAA Tells MLive it could be the highest number in 2 decades, so expect a lot of slowdowns.

With the month of “America” wrapping up, (that’s what I think of July, between the 4th, vacations, this year the Made In America rally at the White House, it makes sense that July would be the month of America.) I thought this would be a good time to go back to the beginning of the month when we were all hanging out for Amway Family Fireworks...

Detroit's Ford Fireworks are famous throughout the state of Michigan. But there's another display a bit further north that just might be the biggest and best fireworks show you've never attended.

If you're looking for a pet who's going to show you lots of love and add happiness to your life, Rosie is the girl for you! Rosie is a sweet two-year-old 50 pound Pitbull mix with a beautiful brindle coat. She was transferred to the Humane Society of West Michigan from a shelter in the south a couple weeks ago and is ready for her forever home...

As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day and our country this coming week, ask yourself are you really celebrating America or are you just in it for the barbecues and fireworks? With 4th of July approaching, WalletHub released a study of '2017's Most Patriotic States in America...

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration and fireworks, but many veterans seek an alternative to the loud fireworks displays this time of year. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency are working together to provide alternative camping options for veterans and others, including pet owners, who are seeking a quieter 4th of July.

This weekend is another holiday weekend which means people will be travelling to lake shores, camp grounds and family homes for weekend getaways.  AAA predicts a 1.5% increase in the number of drivers on the road, traveling 50 or more miles from home over the 4th of July weekend, to just over 1...

Well, the holiday weekend is over and I hopeyou are adjusting getting back into "work mode." This was my first 4th of July in Grand Rapids and I have to say it was pretty cool! I got to hangout with my new radio family, listened to some awesome local bands, enjoyed a tasty slice of pizza from one of the food trucks and of course watched the fireworks...

Happy Independence Day! Please, don't do this.

In case you didn't make it to downtown Grand Rapids for our 5th of July fireworks show, and didn't see or hear them, then you must have been in another state, since the show was huge and amazing! Thanks to Amway for the amazing fireworks display, honoring all those men and women around the world who serve, and protect America's security and freedoms!