Wendy Reed

I'm equally as likely to compliment your cute shoes as I am to invite you out to drink beer and watch a baseball game. I love my dog (Smudge), New Kids On The Block, live blogging my life, and eating out (aka not having to cook). My hobbies include Facebook, reading, and pinning crafts on Pinterest that I'll never make.

Several West Michigan Schools Closed Leading Up to Thanksgiving Holiday

With COVID cases on the rise in West Michigan and inclement weather possible throughout the area at the beginning of the week, several West Michigan school districts have decided to close Monday, November 22, 2021, and Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Kent County Deputy Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Deputy David Cook of the Kent County Sheriff's Department has died following a battle with COVID-19.

These Small Upper Peninsula Towns are Michigan’s Hidden Gems

Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula is home to tiny towns full of character that truly make them the hidden gems of the state.

Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Closed Due to COVID Concerns

Tuesday morning, Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum announced that they are closed until further notice due to COVID concerns.

Saturday, August 28 is a Clean Air Action Day in West Michigan

Ozone levels within seven West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range according to the National Weather Service.

MI Will Ease COVID Restrictions on Restaurants Beginning March 5

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon that COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants will be eased beginning on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Who’s Coaching the Detroit Lions This Saturday?

Interim head coach Darrell Bevell, defensive coordinator Cory Undlin, defensive line coach Bo Davis, defensive backs coach Steve Gregory and linebackers coach Ty McKenzie will not be able to coach Saturday due to COVID-19 protocols.

All Michigan Voters Will Receive Absentee Applications for August & November Elections

Tuesday morning, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that all registered voters in the state of Michigan will receive applications for absentee ballots for the August primary and November general elections.

UPDATE: Missing Rockford Teen Found Safe

UPDATE: Late Monday, April 6, that 14-year-old Maya Sippel was found safe. No further details are immediately available.

Gov. Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that there will be new programs for workers and some expansions of unemployment benefits for some workers who have been impacted by COVID-19.