Wendy Reed

We Michiganders know that we have some amazing breweries right here in the Mitten State. Heck, everyone in West Michigan knows that we have the best breweries, hands down (suck it, Asheville). And now, USA Today has bestowed us with another title, honoring our awesome beer.

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Volunteers are planning to work throughout the weekend in Grand Rapids to fill thousands of sandbags as part of an effort to hold off West Michigan floodwaters.

Several media outlets were reporting Friday morning that 1,200 sandbags had already been filled, but the city is hoping to fill 50,000 of them in order to keep the Grand River at bay

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Some of us are considering buying the supplies to build an ark if this rain doesn't let up soon. I think it's a solid plan. Especially since, as of this morning, several roads are closed across West Michigan due to flooding. Our friends at WZZM-13 have compiled a list of the road closings that have been reported so far. See if your commuted will be affected after the jump.

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Two teens from Rockford who were reported missing earlier this week have been found safe, but are now facing charges for a home break-in in Howard City.

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Every week, the Humane Society of West Michigan brings in a new furry friend for me to meet. This week, Tammy brought in Meredith, an adorable little kitty, to meet me. 

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The Kent County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue team are currently searching for two Rockford high school students. The search began on Monday evening after the two were reported missing.

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It's being reported that at least 14 people were injured (most of them stabbed) at a college near Houston, Texas. Investigators told Click2Houston that they are searching for two suspects.

Volunteer firefighters from the area were called out to

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Annette Funicello, who was the epitome of the "girl next door" to baby boomers everywhere and one of the stars on the original 1955-'59 incarnation of The Mickey Mouse Club – died Monday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 70.

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Former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher has died. Her children, Sir Mark and Carol confirmed that Britain's first female prime minister passed away following a stroke. She was 87.

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Last month, Frederik Meijer Gardens gave us a sneak peek of the acts that would be coming for their annual Summer Concert Series. The first round of acts announced included country act Montgomery Gentry, actor/musician Steve Martin, and the Steve Miller Band. This morning, the Gardens announced to more acts that will be gracing their stage this season.

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Longtime Detroit Lions' kicker Jason Hanson has announced that he will be retiring from the team. Hanson has been a member of the Lions' team for 21 seasons, and is the longest tenured player in the NFL.

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Just a couple of weeks ago, I reported that a massage therapist by the name of Lawrence Urban was arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct after a customer said she went to Therapeutic Stress Free Massage Center on Old 28th in Cascade Township for a massage and Urban inappropriately touched her. Well, Urban's at it again, it seems and was arrested again on April 1st on a new warrant after another customer came forward claiming that he had also inappropriately touched her sometime in late January or early February.

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