Ruben Juarez
CBS 4 News
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Harlingen’s Faith Franklin Rivals Nation’s Best in 400 Meter Dash
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Harlingen sprinter Faith Franklin is blazing past the competition. The junior ran the 400 meter dash in 53.65 seconds at the Ron Faught Relays held at Converse Judson High School last week. The time is the fastest for a girl in Texas this year. It’s the second-fastest time in the nation. […] → Read More
Holland radio host Lupita Reyes retiring after 5 decades on air
Longtime Holland radio personality Lupita Reyes will retire later this month after being on the air for more than 50 years. → Read More
‘Inspiring’: Oxford business donating money to victims’ families
As the Oxford community continues to mourn Tuesday’s shooting, nearby businesses are doing their part to help raise money for the families of the victims. → Read More
Kent Co. undersheriff: Oxford incident highlights importance of active shooter training
As the Oxford community is left reeling following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Oxford High School, Kent County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Chuck DeWitt says the incident will leave an everlasting impact on the incident's first responders. → Read More
Community gathers for Kalamazoo annual tree lighting ceremony
Hundreds of people showed up to a packed Bronson Park Friday evening to see the city of Kalamazoo’s annual tree lighting ceremony. → Read More
GR shipping container company expanding amid demand
Blox, a Grand Rapids-based company that makes pools, homes and other structures out of shipping containers, is expanding to keep up with an increase in demand. → Read More
Event remembers victims of unsolved homicides in Battle Creek
A gathering was held in Battle Creek on Saturday afternoon to remember the lives of the victims of unsolved homicide and to encourage residents to take a proactive approach in helping the Battle Creek Police Department solve these types of cases. → Read More
Davenport creates urban education program to address teacher shortage
Davenport University is addressing the shortage of teachers in Michigan with a new bachelor’s degree in urban STEM education. → Read More
K-Wings’ Orange Ice Halloween celebration benefits cancer research
The Kalamazoo Wings celebrated Halloween on the ice Saturday, hosting their annual Orange Ice game as they took on the Fort Wayne Komets. → Read More
Pandemic aid had impact on homelessness in Michigan
A new report from the state of Michigan shows that homelessness went down by 19% in 2020 compared to 2019. → Read More
The Holiday Bar in GR undergoing renovations
Todd Wawee, the owner of The Holiday Bar in Grand Rapids, takes pride in making the bar a place customers want to visit. → Read More
Local doctors: Cancer screenings dropped during pandemic
Dr. Anas Al-Janadi, the department chief for cancer health at Spectrum Health, says the number of cancer screenings postponed during the onset of the pandemic is concerning. → Read More
Annual gala awards scholarships to local students
The Community to Honor Cesar E. Chavez held an in-person awards gala for the first time in two years. → Read More
Van Andel Arena memorabilia to be displayed at GR Public Museum
Many great performers have entertained fans at Van Andel Arena since it first opened in October 1996. → Read More
Local muralist’s culture inspires his artwork
Arturo Morales Romero loves art and challenging himself when he creates a new piece. → Read More
From Mexico to Michigan: Jorge Gonzalez’s path to K College president
Jorge Gonzalez has been the president of Kalamazoo College since 2016. → Read More
Catering company gives local artists chance to showcase skills
Street Chef Shaw is a catering company that serves up tacos and quesadillas with a unique twist. → Read More
Study aims to see if aquarium could thrive in GR or Muskegon
John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is launching an economic and feasibility study for a large-scale aquarium in West Michigan. → Read More
Father and daughter at heart of local Latino music group
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Los Atrevidos Norteños are a Grand Rapids-based music group that has been performing for more than a decade. “My heart, this is what I’m feeling in my heart,” says Miguel Angel Divas, the group’s founder, about playing music as he beat his fist over his chest. “I can’t explain that. […] → Read More
Detroit Lions award BC Central football with $43K grant
The Battle Creek Central football team is getting a boost from the Detroit Lions. → Read More