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City Of Grand Rapids Asking For Volunteers To Fill Sandbags, Help With Flood Prevention
Volunteers are planning to work throughout the weekend in Grand Rapids to fill thousands of sandbags as part of an effort to hold off West Michigan floodwaters.
Several media outlets were reporting Friday morning that 1,200 sandbags had already been filled, but the city is hoping to fill 50,000 of them in order to keep the Grand River at bay
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Mayor Jack A. Poll Declared A State Of Emergency In Wyoming, MI
As of 10:15 a.m. this morning Mayor Jack A. Poll declared a State of Emergency in Wyoming, MI. Click read more to read the press release from Mayor Jack Poll.
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Roads Flooded/Closed Across West Michigan
Some of us are considering buying the supplies to build an ark if this rain doesn't let up soon. I think it's a solid plan. Especially since, as of this morning, several roads are closed across West Michigan due to flooding. Our friends at WZZM-13 have compiled a list of the road closings that have been reported so far. See if your commuted will be affected after the jump.
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Grand River Flooding Expected To Get Worse [VIDEO]
Flooding in Michigan Rivers, including the Grand River through Grand Rapids, is expected to get get worse in the next 72 hours. One to three inches of new rain is expected to send flood stages well above normal levels by the weekend. The area has already experienced above average rainfall totals, combined with average winter snowfall totals, swelling the Grand in many places.
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4chan and Reddit Identify Boston Marathon Explosion Suspects
The internet message boards 4chan and Reddit may have found photographs of the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects.
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Grand Rapids Run For Boston 4/17 Starts At 6:00PM
As a nation we continue to remember the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon and support all of those affected.
Today, Grand Rapids will join a nationwide movement by hosting a Run for Boston 4/17.
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Want To Get The Word Out About Your Event? — Submit It To WGRD.com!
Did you know we have an events calendar on WGRD.com? Did you know that you can submit your own local community events?
You can submit local events and if the event fits our stations format, we will post it in our events calendar. It's an excellent way to get the word out about your event without spending any money!
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Best Study Ever Tells Women to Stop Wearing Bras
In yet another case of science benefitting humanity, a group of French researchers have found that wearing a bra actually makes women’s breasts saggier over time. SOLD! No more bras!
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Alice In Chains “Stone” (Lyric Video) Does It Rock or Not?
April 15, 2013 Impressive how Alice in Chains is capable of reinventing itself in a better and stronger form isn't it. Stone is the follow up to AIC "Hollow". Give this lyric video a view and let us know how you feel about the bands re-invention by voting whether it Rocks or Not below.
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Asheville Challenging Grand Rapids For 2013 Beer City USA Title With New Video
Grand Rapids is Beer City USA!
It's a title we share with Asheville, North Carolina...although we all know who the REAL Beer City USA is.
Voting for the 2013 Beer City USA title begins May 6.
Asheville is aiming for the title with a new video.
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Major Construction Project On 131 In Grand Rapids Begins April 15
Tax day headaches are going to turn into migraines for some West Michigan commuters.
A major construction project begins on 131 in Grand Rapids on April 15.