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Dangerous heat wave settles over West Michigan this week
After a cooler-than-normal start to summer, West Michigan is about to get hit with its hottest stretch of weather so far this year. Forecasters say temperatures will climb well into the 90s this week, while high humidity will push heat index values above 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme H...
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Twisters Ice Cream destroyed in early morning fire
A West Side summer favorite is gone after a devastating fire destroyed Twisters Ice Cream early Monday morning. According to a report from 13 On Your Side, Grand Rapids firefighters responded to the shop near Fulton Street and Lane Avenue around 1 a.m. and found the building heavily damaged, with reports indicating a p...
Britains admitting they were wrong about America during visits
One of the positive aspects of the FIFA World Cup is that foreign visitors are getting a real look at America...and they're saying it varies drastically from what they'd seen and heard from the media in their home countries. Several visitors from Britain said they were expecting Americans to be "rude, inhospitable...
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The Rolling Stones drop two new songs
In advance of their upcoming "Foreign Tongues" album, the Rolling Stones have released not one but two more new songs, bringing the total number of tracks released from the project to four. The new songs are "Jealous Lover" and the band's collab with the Cure's Robert Smith, "Divine Interventio...
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Grand Rapids still dealing with amphitheater noise complaints
Grand Rapids is once again responding to noise complaints tied to the new Acrisure Amphitheater-and yeah, people are still talking. According to a report from WOOD TV city officials acknowledged ongoing concerns about how far concert sound is traveling. Since opening in May, reports have come in from residents miles aw...
Where to watch fireworks in West Michigan this Fourth of July
Still figuring out your Fourth of July plans? You've got options-a lot of them. A new list from WOOD TV's West Michigan Guide shows dozens of fireworks shows and parades happening across West Michigan leading up to and on July 4th. The city of Grand Rapids will be hosting their annual fireworks on the 4th this year, bu...
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A lot more adults are still living at home
If it feels like more people you know never really moved out... you're not wrong. A new report shows a record 25 million Americans under 35 are still living with their parents-that's about 1 in 3 young adults. Sky-high housing costs are making it tough to get a place of your own. Home prices and rent have both jumped s...
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Piece falls off roller coaster at Cedar Point and nearly hits rider
A pretty wild moment at Cedar Point is making the rounds online. A video from a park guest shows what they say was a close call near the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster-claiming a piece of metal "missed my head by inches." Park officials later confirmed it wasn't something major breaking apart-but a small metal ...
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Rock News
The Hives Celebrate Their Longstanding Bond With Latin America in New Documentary
A new documentary is shining a light on The Hives and the lasting connection the Swedish rock band has built with fans across Latin America. The proje...
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Set New U.K. Chart Record With Rein Me In
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have reached another milestone after their duet Rein Me In extended its run at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart. The lates...
Jun 28, 2026
Bryan Adams is celebrating Canada Day with new music
The Canadian rocker has announced a new song titled The 51st State, set for release on July 1. The track arrives on Canada's national holiday and appe...
Jun 28, 2026
New Bon Scott Mural Unveiled in Melbourne Ahead of Singer's 80th Birthday
A new mural honoring AC/DC's original lead singer, Bon Scott, has been unveiled in Melbourne as part of celebrations marking what would have been his ...
Jun 27, 2026
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Honored With Hollywood Rockwalk Induction
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens have added another milestone to their decades-long partnership after being inducted into the Hollywood Rockwalk during a ...
Jun 26, 2026
Daryl Braithwaite Steps Away From Live Performances After Nearly 60 Years
According to a statement shared on his social media, Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite has announced that he is stepping away from live performances...
Jun 25, 2026
Daryl Hall Shares Successful Kidney Transplant Update
Daryl Hall has shared a positive health update, revealing through a recent Instagram post that he underwent a kidney transplant several weeks ago. The...
Jun 25, 2026
England World Cup Fans Spark Massive Oasis Streaming Surge
Wonderwall is getting another moment in the spotlight as England's World Cup run brings the Oasis classic back into heavy rotation. New streaming data...
Jun 25, 2026











