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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

Help Grand Rapids claim title of ‘Best Beer City’ in U.S.

Grand Rapids was included on a list of 20 cities that customers claim have the best beer scenes. 13 On Your Side says the city is looking for support to reclaim this title once again. The list of 20 cities was put together by USA Today. Voting ends on October 24. You can vote below!…MORE

Woman from TikTok details Grand Rapids-based ghost story

Creepy! @haileighvee What do you think about the Ghost Story/ legend of the Haunted Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan? Have you heard of it? What are your thoughts!? To hear more about it subscr!be to my p o d c a s t The Mitten Mysteries on all p o d c…MORE

List of Halloween attractions in West Michigan

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is right around the corner and 13 On Your Side has a list of attractions for you to get your fix. The Haunt in Wyoming is obviously at the top of this list. Abandoned Acres Farm and the Haunted Forest also made this list. Find the complete list…MORE

Pulaski Days returns to Grand Rapids for 50th year

Pulaski Days returns to Grand Rapids in October. 13 On Your Side reports that the event is back for it’s 50th year. Events this year include the kielbasa eating contest on October 5th and the big parade on October 8th. Clubs that will be participating this year include the Polish Falcons, Saint Adalberts Aid Society,…MORE

Salmonella Outbreak In Michigan Linked To Melons Sickening 117 People

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released that there has been an outbreak of salmonella that is linked to precut melon and has made 117 people sick. The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration say the likely source of the outbreak is Caito Foods LLC in Illinois. This type of precut melon is sold at Kroger, Target,…MORE

Bob Ross Helping Prisoners Plant Trees At Michigan State Parks

Bob Ross Inc. is doing some pretty cool things, and we think the late Bob Ross would approve. “Happy Little Trees” a new planting program created by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Bob Ross Inc. will result in 1,000 trees planted in 21 state parks. The program also partners with the state Department…MORE

Will Grand Rapids Now Have Amazon Same Day Delivery

Amazon Prime users get excited because Amazon wants to hook you up! They announced Thursday that it will soon promise one-day delivery for its U.S. Prime members on most items.Since they will be raising the price of their Prime memberships to $119 annually they hope that by now offering one day shipping it will help entice…MORE

Sleeping Bear Dunes Hosting 8 Star Parties in 2019

There is nothing better than summers in Michigan, especially when you can spend them up north at Sleeping Bear Dunes. This year the dunes is doing something special. They will be hosting 8 star parties throughout the summer. What exactly is a star party you ask?  They are drop-in astronomy gatherings that highlight the park’s viewing…MORE

Grand Rapids Studio Park Project Announces First Restaurants and Retailers

It is hard to miss the big construction project going on at the intersection of Oakes Street SW and Ionia Avenue SW. It is expected to open in September and will include a movie complex, restaurant, apartments, retail, office space, a hotel, a parking garage and a 200-seat live music venue. A lot of rumors…MORE

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