In spite of what you may have heard, money can buy happiness. At least that’s the opinion of more than 60 percent of Americans, according to a new poll conducted by the financial services firm Empower. What’s more is the respondents shared the exact amount one would need to make to achieve true happiness: about…… MORE
You probably heard about it earlier this year. A man from Holland was going to attempt to swim across Lake Michigan, from Wisconsin to Michigan. Well, that is no longer happening. According to a report from 13 On Your Side, Bryan Huffman, 50, was in the water for about 13 hours, swimming about 12 of…… MORE
Free pizza for a year? Sign us up. FOX 17 is reporting that Buddy’s Pizza on 28th street in Grand Rapids is giving customers a chance to win free pies for a year. The reports mentions that it’s their 77th anniversary, and they’ll be giving away this prize to the first 77 people in line…… MORE
Free pizza for a year? Sign us up. FOX 17 is reporting that Buddy’s Pizza on 28th street in Grand Rapids is giving customers a chance to win free pies for a year. The reports mentions that it’s their 77th anniversary, and they’ll be giving away this prize to the first 77 people in line…… MORE
It’s finally back! 13 On Your Side reports that Michigan’s Adventure is reopening for the holiday weekend. The water park will open June 10. According to the park’s Facebook page, they are letting U.S. military in for free this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. READ FULL STORY: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/community/michigans-adventure-opens-memorial-day-weekend/69-74a70d19-2e7d-4ea3-8b5c-73f72c388f21… MORE
Monday, May 29 is Memorial Day where we remember those who lost their lives serving in the United States military. If you’re looking for something to do for the holiday, WOOD TV8 has put together a list of events taking place around the area. The list includes the United Veterans Council of Kent County hosting…… MORE
U.S. News & World Report gave high praise to the city of Grand Rapids. According to 13 On Your Side, the publication’s yearly report on best places to live in the United States has named Grand Rapids once again. This year, the city comes in at No. 20 on the list they’ve created this year.…… MORE
The city of Grand Rapids is looking to hire 75 new lifeguards this year. 13 On Your Side is reporting the city’s Parks and Recreation department will even cover costs for potential candidates to get all proper certifications. New lifeguards will be working at Briggs, Martin Luther King, and Richmond Park. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3I3hVAT… MORE
13 On Your Side is reporting that there was an active shooter on the campus of Michigan State University last night. As of now, three are confirmed dead and five are hospitalized from the incident. The suspect was found dead outside of campus from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3Impq7v… MORE
SpartanNash is helping Syria and Turkey with their earthquake recovery efforts. According to WOOD TV, the local business located in Byron Center is donating two truckloads worth of bottled water and baby diapers. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3JW0pRH Currently, the death toll from the earthquake has passed 20,000 people. If you’d like to donate to the cause,…… MORE
