Articles tagged with rapids

Tue, May 01, 2012

Tigers Rained Out; Ex-Tiger Sinks Cubs; Whitecaps Split at Cedar Rapids

UNDATED (WHTC) - Rain caused the Tigers to postpone their game with visiting Kansas City last night. It will be made up on September 24 ...

Fri, February 17, 2012

Water Pipe Break at Grand Rapids Union Postpones Basketball DH with Holland High

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) - A tough week for Holland High basketball got a little tougher on Friday.

Officials at Union High School in Grand ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Grand Rapids Man Held in Alleged Stabbing at Holland Twp. Restaurant

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Arraignment was yesterday for Emmanuel Cornejo, a 24-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of stabbing an unnamed 27-year-old Holland man near closing ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

VIDEO: Tigers starter Doug Fister: "It's always nice to have momentum"

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) -- The Detroit Tigers are touring West Michigan this week as a part of their annual winter caravan.  Mid-season the Tigers ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

Man Busted After Biting Off Nose

GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO) -- Charges are being filed against a man accused of biting a woman's nose off.  Authorities say the two were at ...

Sat, December 10, 2011

Grand Rapids man charged with felonious assault following weapon discharge

GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO) -- A Grand Rapids man has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm after wounding a 11-month-old baby girl with a ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Three Grand Rapids Teens Caught Burglarizing Park Twp. Neighborhood

HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC) - Three teens who apparently thought that they wouldn’t get caught robbing homes far away from home were in for ...

Sat, November 26, 2011

Hope Men & Women Post Saturday Victories in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) - It was a good Saturday in Grand Rapids for Hope College basketball.

Peter Bunn tallied 26 points and David Krombeen ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Fugitive in Grand Rapids Nightclub Murder of Holland Man Arraigned

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC News) - A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man, a fugitive from justice for six years since allegedly shooting a Holland man outside ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Regional Serial Burglar Caught in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC News) - Kent County authorities have a 27-year-old Grand Rapids man behind bars for allegedly breaking into a number of businesses ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Haworth Announces Downtown Grand Rapids Showroom

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC News) - Officials of Holland-based furniture maker Haworth announced today a joint venture with its Grand Rapids dealer Interphase Interiors to ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

VIDEO: Former First Lady Betty Ford Funeral in East Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO) - Former First Lady Betty Ford's memorial service was held today at the Grace Episcopal Church in East Grand Rapids. Watch ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

Mourners gather in Michigan for first lady Betty Ford

By Elizabeth Slowik

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (Reuters) - Mourners gathered for an afternoon funeral Thursday for former first lady Betty Ford in her western Michigan ...

Fri, July 08, 2011

Missing Grand Rapids-Area Infant Found Safely

WYOMING, MI (Metro Source) - A statewide AMBER Alert for a missing four-month-old Wyoming girl ended shortly after 5 AM this morning with the safe ...

Fri, July 08, 2011

Suspect in 7 murders killed ex-girlfriends, his own daughter

By Rick Wilson

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (Reuters) - A man who killed seven people in a bloody rampage was targeted ex-girlfriends and their families, including ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

More Details on Grand Rapids Shooting Rampage

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC News) - More information has been disclosed as to Thursday's shooting rampage in Grand Rapids that took the lives of ...

Sun, July 03, 2011

Grand Rapids Family Hurt in Holland Crash

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - A family of five was attempting to drive from their home in Grand Rapids to the Chicagoland area for a ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

Fund Set Up For Runner Who Died In Grand Rapids Race

A fund has been set up to benefit the family of 37-year-old Jason Kinzler after he died competing in the Fifth Third River Bank ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Grand Rapids Teen Shot

GRAND RAPIDS--A 13-year-old Grand Rapids boy is in the hospital, recovering from a shooting.  Police say the teen was walking along Paris last night ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Sundance 2011: Anne Heche Finds Her Inner Midwesterner In 'Cedar Rapids'

How do you turn a dry setting like an insurance sales conference into a lively comedy? Fill it with A-list talent. That's exactly ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Ed Helms talks "Cedar Rapids" and "Hangover 2"

By Matthew Belloni

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Is it too early to declare 2011 as the year of Ed Helms? On January 23 the ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

Watch The New Trailer For 'Cedar Rapids'

Just in time for Christmas, here's a little dose of awesomeness. In his new film, Cedar Rapids, Ed Helms is upgraded from hilarious ...

Wed, December 08, 2010

Grand Rapids' Mayor Seeks Re-Election

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell wants voters to keep him in office.  Heartwell announced yesterday his candidacy for a third term ...

Fri, November 26, 2010

WATCH LIVE: Williamston Takes on Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Football Final

DETROIT -- (WQTX) The Williamston Hornets head to Detroit's Ford Field this evening at 7:30PM to take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central in ...

Fri, November 26, 2010

Grand Rapids Murder Suspect Found Dead In Mecosta County

Authorities say a man wanted in a woman's slaying in Grand Rapids has stabbed himself to death. Mecosta County sheriff's officials say ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Own goal hands Colorado Rapids first MLS title

By Steve Keating

TORONTO (Reuters) - FC Dallas defender George John scored an own goal when he deflected a Macoumba Kandji shot past Kevin Hartman ...

Sun, November 14, 2010

Rapids rattle Earthquakes to reach MLS Cup final

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Colorado Rapids advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the Eastern ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Princess Diana Exhibit Opens In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO) --The long anticipated exhibit focused on the life of Britain's Princess Diana opens today at the Grand Rapids Art Museum ...

Wed, November 03, 2010

Princess Diana Exhibit In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO) - The long anticipated exhibit focused on the life of Britain's Princess Diana, will soon be open at the Grand Rapids ...

Thu, October 28, 2010

Haworth, Officials Work in Aftermath of Big Rapids Plant Spill

BIG RAPIDS, MI (WHTC News) - It could have been worse for a Holland office furniture maker after a weekend spill at one of its ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

Haworth Admits Plant Spill in Big Rapids

BIG RAPIDS, MI (WHTC News) - Haworth officials announced yesterday that they are working with the city of Big Rapids and the state DNRE to ...

Thu, October 14, 2010

The Pistons Lost Their Pre-Season Game Last Night In Grand Rapids

The Pistons played an exhibition game last night at VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids and they lost 101-to-96 to the Dallas Mavericks. Austin Daye ...

Thu, October 07, 2010

The Red Wings Say They Expect To Hear Today From Kirk Maltby On His Decision Of Whether To Retire Or Play In The Minors For The Grand Rapids Griffins

Detroit forward Kirk Maltby cleared waivers yesterday and now the Red Wings will wait to hear later today from the 37-year old on whether ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Israels, Klingman's Closing In Grand Rapids After 171 Years

(Grand Rapids, MI - WHTC News) - Two iconic Grand Rapids-area furniture stores that have been in business for 171 years are launching going out of ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

New Information In Grizzly Attack That Killed Grand Rapids Man

An investigation has revealed new information about a grizzly bear involved in a mauling that killed a Grand Rapids man and injured two others ...

Sat, August 07, 2010

Woodchucks edge Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis (Woodchucks-WSAU) The Wisconsin Woodchucks (15-10, 33-27) have played close games with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafter (7-21, 18-43) all season and Friday ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Woodchucks shut out Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis (Woodchucks-WSAU) The Wisconsin Woodchucks (8-3, 26-20) got yet another great start Thursday night, this time from Don Lisi (4-2), as they ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

Grand Rapids Teen Escapes Crash

(Marne, MI - WHTC News) - An 18-year-old Grand Rapids woman learned about driving in the rain the hard way.

According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

GM Looking At Grand Rapids For New Plant

GRAND RAPIDS -- General Motors execs are considering building a new factory to manufacture another unnamed vehicle and is looking at the Lansing-Grand Rivers area ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Meet In Grand Rapids Debate

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Four of the Republicans running for governor agreed on a list of conservative topics during a debate that featured few clashes ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

LA Producer to Start Grand Rapids Production Company

GRAND RAPIDS -- Randall Emmett, a Los Angeles film producer, was in town last year during the filming of "Caught in the Crossfire" and apparently ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Debate In Grand Rapids Tonight

GRAND RAPIDS --Four of the five Republicans running to win a spot on the ballot to replace Jennifer Granholm will square off tonight in ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Ben Still Film Being Shot in Grand Rapids "Largest in West Michigan So Far"

GRAND RAPIDS -- Advance crews from a big film to be shot in West Michigan are renting office space in Grand Rapids and scouting locations ...

Mon, May 17, 2010

No One Killed In Apartment Blaze In Grand Rapids

KENTWOOD (WKZO) -- It’s got to be a miracle that no one was killed. A quiet Sunday morning in a Kentwood neighborhood was shattered ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

Grand Rapids Man Arraigned in Three-Vehicle Pileup

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - A 33-year-old Grand Rapids man that caused a three-vehicle pileup at a Holland Township intersection last Friday night was arraigned ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

George W. Bush To Speak In Grand Rapids

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Former President George W. Bush is coming to Grand Rapids.  The nation's 43rd President will speak to the Economic Club ...

Wed, March 03, 2010

Grand Rapids News Mar. 3, 2010

>>City Of Grand Rapids Apologizes To Bar Owner 

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Whoops.  It turns out the claim by the Grand Rapids Police Department that ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

West, Spash, Rapids & Storm Advance

Wausau, Wi (WSAU)

Boys Hockey Tournament

Wausau West  5  Lakeland  2 

SPASH  5  DC Everest  3

Wisconsin Rapids  4  Sparta  0

West plays Spash ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

Levin To Talk Economy In Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids

(Washington, DC)  --  Michigan's senior U.S. Senator is in West Michigan today to talk about jobs and the economy.  Carl Levin is scheduled ...

Mon, February 08, 2010

Grand Rapids May Be Involved In Tech System Collaboration

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  City officials will be looking into a possible informations system collaborative effort involving Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Kent County.  Kentwood information ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Allegiant Airlines Expanding In Grand Rapids

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Discount air carrier Allegiant Airlines is expanding its operations at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids.  The airline ...

Tue, February 02, 2010

Large Drug Bust Made Near Grand Rapids

(Wyoming, MI)  --  Five-hundred-thousand dollars worth of marijuana and cocaine have been seized in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming.  Twenty-nine-year-old Francisco Rivera-Hidalgo was arraigned ...

Tue, February 02, 2010

Family Sues After Bicyclist Killed By Grand Rapids City Dump Truck Driver

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  The family of a man killed by a Grand Rapids dump truck driver has filed a lawsuit against the city.  Attorney ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

Rapids Welcomes the "Rafters"

Wisconsin Rapids, Wi (WSAU) The newest Northwoods League baseball team will be known as the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. The name was selected in an ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

Apartments Catch Fire In Grand Rapids

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Grand Rapids fire officials are investigating a blaze that engulfed apartments just before midnight in the second story of a building ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

MLK March Draws A Thousand In Grand Rapids

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  Roughly one-thousand people took to the streets in Grand Rapids for a march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr ...

Mon, January 11, 2010

New clinic scheduled for construction in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) – Aspirus Clinics will soon be expanding into a new facility in Wisconsin Rapids.

The company finished making the last land ...

Wed, December 16, 2009

Rapids Gets New Northwoods League Team

Wisconsin Rapids, Wi (WSAU) The Northwoods League got a little bigger Tuesday night. The summer college baseball league which includes the Wisconsin Woodchucks will ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

West Hockey Team Survives Scare, Beats Rapids in OT

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Number 1 ranked Wausau West hockey team struggled early but rallied to stay unbeaten topping Wisconsin Rapids 5-4 in overtime ...

Thu, October 01, 2009

SLIDESHOW: Art Prize Continues in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS -- The 1st annual Grand Rapids "Art Prize" competition and exhibit continued Thursday evening in Downtown Grand Rapids.  The exhibit which has brought ...

Wed, September 30, 2009

John C. Reilly moves to "Cedar Rapids"