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Plan It calendar: 6-30 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:11PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
Lion given MRI at veterinary school Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:30PMThe Spartans welcomed a lion on campus this past weekend, but you won’t catch him with a football. An African male lion was sent from John Ball Zoo, in Grand Rapids, to Potter Park Zoo, in Lansing, then to MSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital to undergo an MRI.
Summer concert series are being held all over this summer with great amounts of talent Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:42AMBlues on the Mall Thru August 10 Rosa Parks Circle, Monroe Center NW & Monroe Avenue NW Showtime: Wednesdays, 6:30—9 p.m. Tickets: Free
Lion Undergoes MRI At Michigan State Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:53AMA 6-year-old African male lion from the Grand Rapids John Ball Zoo underwent an MRI Friday at Michigan State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the school said.
Rock the Rapids to rock downtown Grand Rapids Aug. 8-13; city commissioners OK festival Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 8:27AMGrand Rapids' six-day Rock the Rapids festival has gotten the green light for a week of outdoor concerts south of Van Andel Arena in early August. The Grand Rapids City Commission this morning gave final approval to the festival, following agreements with the Downtown Development Authority and city's Parking Services Department for promoter Blue Cap Entertainment's use of the city's Area 4 and ...
Durant delivers for OKC Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 9:36AMThe federal government hits the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling today, the Obama ... Space shuttle Endeavour is finally on its way.
Witness talks about runner's death Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 7:21AMSpace shuttle Endeavour is all fueled up for a Monday morning liftoff. Governor Rick Snyder will be in West Michigan Monday speaking to the Grand ...
MDOT promotes bicycling Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:06AMGovernor Rick Snyder will be in West Michigan Monday speaking to the Grand ... The Michigan Department of Transportation wants to encourage people to bicycle, ...
Program puts at risk youth on stage Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:20PMMembers of Step Up Youth Productions showed off their skills Sunday night as ... West Michigan continues to show its support for the Hudsonville teen who ...
Red Sox sweep Yanks, reach .500 for 1st time Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMWest Michigan continues to show its support for the Hudsonville teen who ... A Kentwood man is coming home to a mess because of Saturday night's windy ...
Wes Leonard's mom talks about ESPN documentary Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 10:21AMThe Relay for Life fundraiser is underway at Lamar Park in Wyoming. Saturday's Fifth Third River Bank Run will include Grand Rapids' ...
The Relay for Life fundraiser is underway at Lamar Park in Wyoming. Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 9:06AMSaturday's Fifth Third River Bank Run will include Grand Rapids' ... Spring Arbor University officials say that the sickness is consistent with the ...
Paddle boat fun Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 8:56AMMeagan Wilson, left, of Zeeland, and Leah Kammer and her daughter Kaydence Kammer, 1, both of Grand Rapids, all enjoy a ride in the pond at John Ball Park Zoo in a Swan paddle boat.
Attempted abduction of two-year-old in Fennville Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 8:20AMThe Relay for Life fundraiser is underway at Lamar Park in Wyoming. Saturday's Fifth Third River Bank Run will include Grand Rapids' ...
Creston Community Gardens host grand opening Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 7:50AMThe Relay for Life fundraiser is underway at Lamar Park in Wyoming. Saturday's Fifth Third River Bank Run will include Grand Rapids' ...
The Rapid holds job fair Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 7:50AMThe Relay for Life fundraiser is underway at Lamar Park in Wyoming. Saturday's Fifth Third River Bank Run will include Grand Rapids' ...
Stosur advances to Rome final Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 7:20AMGrand Rapids, MI (WZZM) - It's spring and Grand Rapids residents are returning ... Energy and excitement was high Friday for the 34th annual Fifth Third River ...
National League Game Summary - Arizona at Los Angeles Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 12:35AMGrand Rapids, MI (WZZM) - It's spring and Grand Rapids residents are returning ... Energy and excitement was high Friday for the 34th annual Fifth Third River ...
Dodgers hand Diamondbacks another one-run loss Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 12:35AMGrand Rapids, MI (WZZM) - It's spring and Grand Rapids residents are returning ... Energy and excitement was high Friday for the 34th annual Fifth Third River ...
Former Sabre Barnaby arrested Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:37PMEnergy and excitement was high Friday for the 34th annual Fifth Third River ... The story of a little girl who will soon lose her leg inspired a company in ...
The story of a little girl who will soon lose her leg inspired a company in ... Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:36PMAn art institute in Grand Rapids spent its last day in its old location. Wildlife researchers in northern Ohio want to know what's killing thousands of ...
Runners lace up for Fifth Third River Bank Run Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:35PMThe story of a little girl who will soon lose her leg inspired a company in ... An art institute in Grand Rapids spent its last day in its old location.
Report: McLane to sell Astros to Crane Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 8:20PMWildlife researchers in northern Ohio want to know what's killing thousands of ... "Never Forgotten: the Wes Leonard Story" will air on the program "Outside the ...
Toms moves in front at TPC Sawgrass Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:05PMWildlife researchers in northern Ohio want to know what's killing thousands of ... "Never Forgotten: the Wes Leonard Story" will air on the program "Outside the ...
Relay for Life underway in Wyoming Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:05PMWildlife researchers in northern Ohio want to know what's killing thousands of ... "Never Forgotten: the Wes Leonard Story" will air on the program "Outside the ...
On-the-Town Weekend Buzz: Cinco de Mayo, Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit, and Tulip Time Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 11:42AMWho says you can’t celebrate a Mexican holiday in an Irish bar? The lively music and multiple drink specials at this venue will not disappoint the party-seeker.
LiveWest challenge: Spend your money on the West Side of Grand Rapids during May Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 9:12AMWest Side residents pledge to shop hyper-local for the month to support neighborhood businesses.
West Michigan teens have a lot of competition for summer jobs Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 6:13AMYouth employment gains nationwide in 2010 were the lowest since 1949.
Local zoo celebrates large donation Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 3:55PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is celebrating the largest donation in its history. The Bill and Be Idema Foundation donated five million dollars to the park.
John Ball Zoo announces tram that will take visitors to new heights Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 8:26AMA $5 million gift from Bea Idema and the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation will fund a tram that will transport visitors to the undeveloped upper reaches of the county-owned zoo at 1300 W. Fulton St., nearly doubling the size of accessible zoo space.
Nice coat! Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 12:12PMGRAND RAPIDS - Jeanne Heyboer, of Watervliet, watches the snow leopard at John Ball park Zoo on opening day. Spring hours at the zoo are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.
John Ball Zoo fees are going up Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 12:26PMThe rate increase goes into effect on May 1. The last admission fee hike was in 2008.
Area attractions among top in state based on 2010 attendance Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:33PMFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the John Ball Zoological Garden ranked third and fourth on the Crain’s Detroit Business’ list. The Grand Rapids Art Museum earned eighth place.
John Ball Zoo advocates support idea of merging management into single nonprofit partnership Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 3:19PMThe county would retain ownership of the zoo and essentially contract with the new nonprofit entity to manage the entire scope of zoo operations.
Six-day Rock the Rapids festival eyes August move to parking lots behind Van Andel Arena Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 11:18AMConcert event proposes move from Fifth Third Ballpark, with national acts performing downtown Aug. 8-13.
Memorial services Saturday for co-founder of West Michigan Jazz Society Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 6:48PMBob MacKercher owned thousands and thousands of jazz records
Polpourri: Legislature gives Wayne Kuipers parting gift of blood-donor law Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 7:18AMAfter a four-year wait, departing state Sen. Wayne Kuipers gets a lovely parting gift ... with almost everything he wanted. Plus, where will Bill Huizenga rest his head in D.C.?
Grand Valley State University fan out across Grand Rapids-area for Make a Difference Day Saturday, October 23, 2010 @ 10:00PMPaul L. Newby II photos | The Grand Rapids PressA group of Grand Valley State students, toss a sofa into a Dumpster as they participate in this year's Make A Difference Day. This group's duty was to clean up the...
New campus deputy brings life experience to the job Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 11:06AMAmong the new faces at Jenison High School this year is Deputy Michelle Sampson, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department campus liaison officer.
New entry dedicated to leader who fought for zoo Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 3:21PMJoseph Sypniewski, longtime Grand Rapids city commissioner and supervisor from the West Side, was memorialized last week in a dedication ceremony at the John Ball Park and Zoo.
West Michigan schools catch up to 'digital kids' with new technology Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:06AMWhat's new in school? Cyber almost everything.
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