Tom Hillen
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Weather delayed US-131 fuel spill cleanup near Rockford
It was our Michigan weather that delayed the progress of the work happening along the northbound lanes of US-131 at 12 Mile. → Read More
MDOT roadside assistance vans start patrolling Kent County highways
A new service rolled out in Kent County Tuesday as the Michigan Department of Transportation expanded its Safety Service Patrol, a roadside assistance program. → Read More
Odd-even parking to start in Grand Rapids Tuesday
Odd-even parking is set to begin in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 1. → Read More
How Grand Rapids’ 14 Polish Halls are celebrating Pulaski Days
This year marks the 50th Pulaski Days, a celebration of Polish heritage in Grand Rapids. → Read More
Pulaski Days celebrates 50 years of Polish pride in Grand Rapids
A weeklong celebration of Polish heritage in Grand Rapids got underway Sunday afternoon with the raising of the Polish flag outside Diamond Hall. → Read More
Guide to around Grand Rapids during ArtPrize 2022
Here is a guide to help you navigate your visit to downtown Grand Rapids during ArtPrize. → Read More
Spectrum Health creates new LGBTQIA+ navigator position
There is a new position at Spectrum Health that aims to help a specific population of those seeking medical care. → Read More
Major road to close Wednesday in downtown Grand Rapids
A major road in downtown Grand Rapids will close on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and remain closed through Aug. 21. → Read More
Why we celebrate Memorial Day
Leaders at Student Veterans of America want to make sure people know what Memorial Day is all about. → Read More
Many W. MI highway projects to remain in place for holiday weekend
Although the Michigan Department of Transportation will suspend most of its projects for Memorial Day weekend, many of the projects in West Michigan will remain in place. → Read More
More construction coming to GR area highways
Two more long-duration highway construction projects in the Grand Rapids area start Monday. → Read More
2 major construction projects begin Monday
Two big Michigan Department of Transportation construction projects in West Michigan begin Monday. → Read More
Northbound US-31 near Holland to close Monday
A major construction project is slated to begin south of Holland on Monday, March 14. → Read More
Road work resumes along US-31 in Grand Haven
Construction will resume along US-31 in Grand Haven Wednesday. → Read More
Bridge Street into downtown GR to close Monday
A major street connecting the westside to downtown Grand Rapids is slated to close on Monday, Feb. 28. → Read More
Pulaski Days return to GR this weekend after being canceled in 2020
After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pulaski Days is back in Grand Rapids this weekend. → Read More
Cottage Bar Chili Cookoff returns under new name, location
A once-prominent West Michigan chili cookoff will return after years of not happening. → Read More
After delay, eastbound I-196 reopens in downtown Grand Rapid
In news that is sure to bring a smile to many drivers, the closure of eastbound I-196 over the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids is no more. → Read More
MDOT: Fixing Michigan’s bridges will cost $4B
There is a lot of focus on infrastructure right now across the country and the Michigan Department of Transportation provided News 8 an update on just how bad some of our bridges are in the state. → Read More
Coming soon: Bobcat Bonnie’s opening Grand Rapids location
A popular restaurant on the east side of Michigan is opening its first location in West Michigan this fall. → Read More