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Landmark conference to celebrate Betty Ford’s legacy as First Lady
Free public event will feature two panels of national experts and the pivotal roles of our country’s first ladies.
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Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” part of Broadway Grand Rapids Series
Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch in the touring production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which runs from April 23-28 at the DeVos Performance Hall. (Photo Courtesy, Julieta Cervantes)
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Narcan vending machines with 24-hour access now available at four Cherry Health locations
Narcan is a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Sunday Night Funnies second annual 50+ comedy show to be held in honor of Older Americans Month
Comedians age 50+ will be performing at a special May 5 event hosted by the Sunday Night Funnies.
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Local Sports Update
Area boxers punch tickets to nationals at Golden Gloves state finals Saturday
Recent EGR grad Wyatt Alvarez won his first-ever state title at 165 pounds in the open division. All open division boxers advance to the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions from May 12-18 at Huntington Place in Detroit. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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West Michigan Golden Gloves finals produces plenty of high-level contests
Forest Hills Eastern grad Nasier Harris won the 156-pound novice title and outstanding novice boxer award. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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One person is dead after an early morning house fire in Wyoming
The Wyoming Fire Department responded to a report of a fully involved structure fire the morning of April 18.
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Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day with community event and tree seedling giveaway
Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley (far right) at last year’s Arbor Day celebration. This year’s event begins at noon on Friday, April 26 at Pinewood Park, 1999 Wolfboro Drive SE. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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A Flying Jewel: Two artists share love of art and science through seven-foot “Pixels of Life” mosaic
This seven-foot hummingbird mosaic, made of 10,000 hand-painted LEGO bricks, and its 10-foot hand-painted backdrop can be found at KDL’s Wyoming Branch.
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You’ve filed your taxes; now do something else important for you and your loved ones
Completing an advance directive outlining your end-of-life wishes can serve as a final gift of clarity for loved ones. (Photo Courtesy, Emmanuel Hospice)
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Wyoming Police Department investigates fatal crash
One person is dead after a crash on 54th Street SW over US-131.
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