This morning at about 7:20am a man jumped to his death from the Ottawa Ave parking ramp. It is being reported that he man initially ran his car into the side of the parking structure and then shortly afterwards jumped from the top floor of the ramp.
Grand Rapids Police are on the hunt for two men who are being sought in connection with two separate armed robberies near the main campus of Grand Rapids Community College on Wednesday evening. Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.
Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s first-ever, community-wide festival of laughter, has announced the return of The Blue Late Night Comedy Series and three returning showcases: Best of the Midwest, Stand-up Comedy Competition and the Clean Comedy Showcase for this year’s celebration designed for everyone. Other major entertainers who will
Everyone loves a good scare, wouldn't you agree? Well, we're not so sure these people would. In fact, it's possible they might all opt for the stairs in the future.
In life, there are times in which luck just isn't on your side. And if you're really unlucky, then someone caught this moment on video.
November 26, 2012 Labatt Blue presents the 2013 GRD Pond Hockey Classic, January 18-20 at Rose’s On Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids! Over 60 teams of 6-8 players will compete on the frozen surface of Reeds Lake all weekend.
A Hudsonville produced public access television show is starting to go viral. So much so that someone has done a mini documentary on it. The show is called 'Hot Tracks' and the two resident stars are Nick Van Zanten and J.B. West. The show has been on for a long time, as you can tell from the video.
The 2012 Michigan High School Football season wrapped up on Saturday, with another West Michigan school taking home the championship trophy.
Grand Rapids Christian won the Division 3 championship. West Catholic was runner-up in Division 5.
November 25, 2012 I love Grand Rapids and all it has to offer with local music, so I decided why not feature local bands here on wgrd.com! Today's featured Dryvel, they answered a few questions for me below! Check them out, and if you're in a local band who wants to be featured fill out this form. I don’t just feature anyone, so don’t suck and you’ll get the Jackie stamp of approval ;) Find me on facebook too, to follow all your favorite local bands, and GRD news by clicking HERE
November 24, 2012 I love Grand Rapids and all it has to offer with local music, so I decided why not feature local bands here on wgrd.com! Today's featured King Crabapple , they answered a few questions for me below! Check them out, and if you're in a local band who wants to be featured fill out this form. I don’t just feature anyone, so don’t suck and you’ll get the Jackie stamp of approval ;) Find me on facebook too, to follow all your favorite local bands, and GRD news by clicking HERE
It was a big day for West Michigan high school football!
Both Grand Rapids South Christian and Muskegon played in championship games at Ford Field.
South Christian beat Detroit Country Day to take the Division 4 title! Muskegon came up short losing to Birmingham Brother Rice in Division 2.
It's two days before Thanksgiving, and I'm talking baseball. How does THAT work out? The Whitecaps have introduced a new hat the team will wear on the road for the 2013 season. With a new logo. It's an homage to the Old English "D" the Tigers wear, and have worn, for over 110 years.
