Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2013
The Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit Simulcast is coming to Christ Memorial Church! More details here! Read more
Your Voice
“Your Voice” with Jason Craner and Nancy DeBoer! Weekdays 9 am-11 am. Share your voice: 616.931.1276 Read more
Survival Skills for Everyday Living
Navigate everyday life through meaningful conversation about life principles. Weekdays at 11am on The Pledge! Read more
Bill Huizenga on The Pledge
News Director Jason Craner speaks with Congressman Bill Huizenga each week on The Pledge. Read more
Latest News
- 06/18 Calder Cup Finals: Griffins flying home with the trophy after unforgettable journey
- 06/18 Whitecaps’ Devon Travis is hero of Midwest League All-Star Game, hits 3-run triple to win MVP
- 06/18 Grand Rapids Griffins to host victory party Wednesday at Van Andel Arena
- 06/18 Laura’s Little Burger Joint named Michigan’s Best Burger, owner ‘still can’t believe it’ (video)
- 06/18 Whitecaps’ Devon Travis is hero of Midwest League All-Star Game
- 06/18 Jenison teammates deal blow to former conference at John Bos all-star baseball game
- 06/18 Abortion bill approved by Michigan Senate panel would add to parental consent law for minors
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- Stranded kayaker rescued from Thornapple River
- Two injured in Alpine Township crash between car and truck
- New Grand Rapids Bishop David Walkowiak: Christians are forgetting their religion
- Grand Rapids top headlines: Grand Rapids mother says best place for her child-abusing son is prison
- Clark Retirement Community receives more than half of $7.5 million campaign in its first week
- Police release surveillance image of Cutlerville bank robbery suspect
- Man shot outside Muskegon’s Elks Charity Lodge charged with 5-year felony
- Amash, Conyers introduce ‘LIBERT-E’ bill to curb feds’ surveillance tactics
State
Abortion bill approved by Michigan Senate panel would add to parental consent law for minors
The Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved legislation that would make it more difficult for minors to end a pregnancy by abortion without parental consent.
Michigan Senate deadlocks on bill that would raise hunting, fishing fees
The bill that would raise hunting and fishing fees could be reconsidered by the Senate later this week.
President Barack Obama declares federal disaster zone in Michigan after spring floods
President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared parts of Michigan a federal diaster area due historic flooding earlier this year. The counties designated as disaster areas are Allegan, Baraga, Barry, Gogebic,… Read more
Court rules Detroit charter isn’t unclear or absurd in excluding Mike Duggan from mayoral race
The charter language in question, if upheld, appears to render Duggan ineligible not only to be on the ballot, but to be mayor at all, meaning a write-in campaign may… Read more
LIVE CHAT: Discuss Eminem’s ‘Symphony in H’ song; give your reviews of Tuesday’s Shade45 release
DETROIT, MI – Jam it or slam it? Give you thoughts on the new Eminem song “Symphony in H” after its scheduled debut sometime after 8 p.m. Tuesday on SiriusXM’s… Read more
Business
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Chrysler, NHTSA reach agreement to recall Jeep SUVs due to fire risks
Chrysler, which previously seemed set on fighting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the recall, said it has ”resolved” its differences with the government safety agency.
- RACER Trust: Deal to sell off parcels of Buick City could be finalized 'before the end of the year'
- Full statements: Chrysler changes tune, will recall 1.56 million Jeep SUVs
- Dan Gilbert and affiliates now control 7.6 million square feet of real estate in Detroit
- Dan Gilbert buys two more buildings in downtown Detroit
- Southwest Michigan Bank of America branches are transitioning to become part of Old National Bancorp (photo gallery)
- Report: Hundreds to lose jobs after OneWest Bank sells IndyMac Mortgage Services to Ocwen
Sports
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Calder Cup Finals: Griffins flying home with the trophy after unforgettable journey
Team takes one more long trip to produce memorable final game.
- Whitecaps' Devon Travis is hero of Midwest League All-Star Game, hits 3-run triple to win MVP
- Grand Rapids Griffins to host victory party Wednesday at Van Andel Arena
- Whitecaps' Devon Travis is hero of Midwest League All-Star Game
- Jenison teammates deal blow to former conference at John Bos all-star baseball game
- Grand Rapids Griffins win the Calder Cup thanks to late goal by Brennan Evans
- Detroit Pistons schedule workout for ex-Michigan State center Derrick Nix
Entertainment
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Laura’s Little Burger Joint named Michigan’s Best Burger, owner ‘still can’t believe it’ (video)
“I got to work and he was in there crying. We’re all so excited,” she said.
- Eminem to release new 'Symphony in H' song on Shade 45 SiriusXM channel; album date unclear
- Blues guitarist Jonny Lang to perform at the Kalamazoo State Theatre
- ESPN X Games 2 Detroit group prepares for Go Skateboarding Day; Andrew W.K. to give free show
- Rockapalooza 2013: What you need to know about Jackson's outdoor music festival
- Eminem going into 'further territories' on new album says Alchemist, Slim Shady's DJ
- Tour Michigan Science Center's new 'Science of Rock 'n' Roll' exhibit in Detroit (photos)
Living
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‘Beautiful images from repetition’: Zentangle patterns a unique form of artistic expression
The Zentangle method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. They certify instructors such as Nancy VanRooy to teach their trademarked method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns… Read more
- Rhododendrons provide versatile shrubbery
- After a wet and wild spring, the tide may be turning towards a drier and seasonal summer
- Outdoor art market season is upon us
- Conditions thus far are favorable for shrubbery
- Start your engines: Summer gardening season is here
- Gardeners rejoice: Frost-free date fast approaching
