summer

Summer's coming in hot and we all know that keeping little ones entertained during those hot and sticky months can be somewhat of a challenge. It doesn't have to be, though, thanks to these baby essentials that'll keep your little cherubs protected from the elements.

Waxed and Vaxed is the motto this summer.

There are only two locations in Michigan currently. The one in Grand Rapid will be the first in West Michigan.

This is the second year in a row that the annual fireworks show has been canceled.

If the outdoor space is utilizing public space, business owners will now have to pay a fee for the use as well as for the barricades needed.

The opening will include a new ride and the opening day of Frontier Festival.

For the next three weeks, police will be adding patrols looking for drunk or impaired drivers. They want to make sure while you're enjoying the last few weeks of summer in Michigan, you and everyone else on the roads are safe.

Events will be held downtown and in various neighborhoods throughout Grand Rapids.

I mean it has to happen, but I'm not ready for summer to be over, yet.

As traffic increases on roadways heading up north, MSP plans to step up patrols now through Labor Day to ensure drivers are staying safe.

The 57th Annual National Blueberry Festival will still happen this summer, although a lot of events are being scaled back.

First off, you'll need a reservation to go to the waterpark, plus various safety protocols are now in place that you'll want to know before you go.