Eric D. Lloyd
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Manton Sources Four Troopers in 135th Recruit School Class
Reinforcements are on their way, 101 new troopers sworn in to the Michigan State Police Wednesday afternoon. The class is the 135th in state history. From September to April, the class went through rigorous training and classwork to prepare themselves for a career with the MSP. Back in October we told you about four recruits from the small town of... → Read More
Amazon Helping Schools Hold Computer Programming Courses
The tech giant Amazon is offering to pay for computer classes for high school students. It’s called their ‘Future Engineers Program. ‘Schools apply to Amazon and then the internet company will pay for students to take classes online, teaching them to program software and to code. A huge boost for districts trying to find the right fit for their students.... → Read More
Gretchen Whitmer Sworn In As Michigan Governor
After nearly two years of campaigning for the state’s top office, Tuesday Gretchen Whitmer took over as the Governor. Thousands of people on hand for the ceremony in chilly Lansing Tuesday morning. “There is no place in the world like our state and no people in the world like Michiganders,” says Whitmer. The big name of the day was Whitmer,... → Read More
Drug Dogs Will Survive New Marijuana Laws
With recreational marijuana becoming legal Thursday, police departments, much like the public, are anxious to see how things play out and how they will be handled. That includes the value of drug sniffing dogs. “The more you give them to do the better they become at their jobs,” says Brian Gregory, owner of Northern Michigan K-9. They are the best... → Read More
President George H.W. Bush Leaves Complicated Legacy
The United States have only had 45 Presidents. It is an elite fraternity that brings with it respect but also criticism from the public. George H.W. Bush was no different, well liked at a record setting level before not even being able to earn a second term. “He is remembered as a decent man a man before politics perhaps got... → Read More
DNR Shares Tips to Prevent Hunting Accidents
Since firearm deer season is just beginning we wanted to learn more about how to prevent this list of accidents from growing. The safest thing you can do in these situations is to not hunt alone. The DNR says that if you are hunting in unknown territory to have a plan with friends before heading in, and to carry spare... → Read More
Lake County Veterans Now Have VA Help
It’s an issue for veterans living in rural areas, access to services and support for Veteran Affairs. Last week, Lake County voted to raise money for a Veterans Affairs Department in order to assist their local vets. “There’s a lot of guys up here that need help boy,” says Army veteran Steve Waterman. Lake County, like many places, has a... → Read More
Mt. Pleasant Co-Workers Buy Million Dollar Ticket
The Mega Millions jackpot was hit, a big winner gets the jackpot in South Carolina but back home we had our own big winners. Early Wednesday morning it was announced two $1 million tickets were sold in the state of Michigan, one being at Ric’s Food Center in Mount Pleasant. To win the Mega Millions jackpot you have to have... → Read More
Donald Trump Jr. Rallies for John James in Michigan
Election Day is just 20 days away and US Senate nominee John James has reinforcements in town to help rally the Republican base. James hosted Donald Trump Jr. Wednesday, beginning with a tour of a healthcare equipment manufacturer in Grand Rapids. James has trumpeted jobs and job creation as a major pillar of his platform his entire race and Wednesday’s... → Read More
LeRoy Family Sends Two Pieces To ArtPrize
ArtPrize 10 begins officially on Wednesday but many installations are already on display around Grand Rapids, including two pieces from the same family. “ArtPrize is a chance to do an “over the top” piece that you would have any other venue to make a piece like that,” says LeRoy’s Joe Rutherford. It’s one of the largest open art competitions in... → Read More
Vice President Pence Returns to Michigan
Vice President Mike Pence once again visited Michigan, this time touting manufacturing and energy in Grand Rapids. Pence gave a 22 minute speech at Mill Steel after touring the facility with Governor Rick Snyder. “If you think about it, this is his eighth trip to Michigan since he’s taken office,” says Snyder, “I’m trying to get him to be a... → Read More
Update: Oceana County Police Arrest Wanted Man After Manhunt
UPDATE: The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man who slipped away from their custody at the hospital. Police say Shayne Smith got away from an officer after being taken to the Mercy Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Sunday night. He was handcuffed and barefoot when it happened. Around 9 Monday, the Hesperia police chief told us Smith... → Read More
Whitmer Tabs Detroit Activist As Running Mate
The race can truly begin as Gretchen Whitmer has tabbed her running mate in the race for the Governor’s Office. She has chosen Garlin Gilchrist II of Detroit. The 35-year-old University of Michigan grad has worked as a software engineer. He got into politics by working social media on the 2008 campaign for President Obama. He has since worked for... → Read More
Zac Brown fans handle new bag policy at Van Andel Arena
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) -- The Van Andel Arena has announced changes to its bag policy for Friday night's sold out show. In a press release → Read More
GRFC announces youth camp with Landon Donovan
It started with a relationship on Twitter, when U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan was impressed by the attendance at Grand Rapids Football Club matches. → Read More
Calvin College professors discuss terrorism
What makes an attack, like the one in Paris last month, a terrorist attack? Were the San Bernardino shootings considered an attack by terrorists? "If → Read More
What is a data center?
Kent County, Mich (WZZM) -- Lawmakers in Lansing are clearing a path for a major data center to move into the Pyramid property in Gaines Township. → Read More
Vote: 13 On Your Sidelines Season MVP
All season we have turned to you to help us crown the top performer of the week for our Mercy Health 13 On Your Sidelines Most Valuable Player. Now, it's time to crown the season MVP out of the previous weekly winners. → Read More
VOTE: 13 OYSL Playoffs, Round 1 Mercy Health MVP
The regular season is over. The fight for Ford Field begins and as the stakes rise, so have the personal performances. It's time to choose your Mercy Health 13 On Your Sidelines MVP of the week. → Read More
13 On Your Sidelines: Vote for the Week 9 Mercy Health MVP
The regular season has wrapped up, but before we move on to the playoffs, it's time for you to select our week 9 Mercy Health 13 On Your Sidelines MVP. → Read More