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Grand Rapids Flooding Photos

Widespread flooding has hit almost every area of West Michigan.  Roads and bridges are being shut down all over the region.  We have gathered pictures of the flooding from all over, check out several galleries after the break.

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Who Has The Best Coney Dog In West Michigan?

We are constantly trying to figure out where to get the best grub in West Michigan.  A few months ago we had a poll that asked where you could find the best pizza on this side of the state.  Now we want to know who has the best Coney Dog in West Michigan...

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Grand Rapids Flood Jet Ski Tour [VIDEO]

For most of us the Grand Rapids flood of 2013 will be remembered as a pain in the a** with road closures, basement floods, and the constant threat of bad weather lingering for what seemed like forever

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USA Today Names Michigan One Of ‘The Top 10 Best Craft Brew States In America’

We Michiganders know that we have some amazing breweries right here in the Mitten State. Heck, everyone in West Michigan knows that we have the best breweries, hands down (suck it, Asheville). And now, USA Today has bestowed us with another title, honoring our awesome beer.

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Interactive Map Of Grand Rapids Road Closures

As water levels begin to recede in West Michigan, more roads and bridges are opening to traffic.

View an interactive map of road closures in Grand Rapids and make your commute as quick and safe as possible.

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Flooding Causes Bridge Collapse Upends Car [VIDEO]

From our partners over at WZZM comes this story of a scary drive over a bridge. It happened on Lincoln Ave in Ionia. One minute the driver is crossing over what appears to be a normal bridge, the next minute the bridge is collapsing and nearly sends his vehicle plunging over the side

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Two Bridges Close To Flooding In Grand Rapids

With water levels still rising, Mayor George Heartwell has closed the Fulton Street Bridge as of this morning around 10 am.  The mayor closed the bridge after concerns were raised that debris floating down the river could damage a major utility cable that is attached to the bridge.

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West Michigan Flooding – Saturday April 20

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Grand Rapids declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon.  Declaring a state of emergency was done in anticipation of widespread damage, injury or loss of property and it puts the city in a position to receive state or federal assistance.  A state of em

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Guy Survives Both Bombing and Explosion

43-year-old Joe Berti survived both the Boston Marathon bombing and the fertilizer plant explosion.

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Anberlin to Appear at West Michigan Whitecaps Game This Sunday

Anberlin have played a countless number of shows throughout their decade-long career. This time the Florida alt-rockers are trying something different as they're set to appear at this Sunday's (April 21) West Michigan Whitecaps game.

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Recoil Magazine To Release Its First Book On April 20th

The popular news satire magazine, Recoil, is releasing it's first book on April 20th (Record Store Day.)  Recoil: Volume One will be available at a discounted price of $10 at Green Light Music & Video, Vertigo Music, Full Circle and Corner Record Shop while supplies last on April 20th.

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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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