Wendy Reed

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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Tuesday is Global Autism Awareness Day, and a popular Michigan landmark will be turning blue tonight to bring more awareness to the cause.

Named “Light it Blue Michigan,” this will be the second time that the state will be participating in this international event

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Administrative Professionals Week is April 21st – April 27th but 100.5 The River is giving local secretaries an entire month of praise! But, we need your help! Tell us about an administrative professional who you think deserves to have the spot light on them… each Tuesday and Thursday in April, 100.5 The River will surprise them with flowers and gifts! Nominate your favorite Administrative Professional after the jump!

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Author, evangelist, and former pastor of one of Grand Rapids (and Michigan's) biggest churches, Rob Bell, has set off debate amongst Christians yet again this week when he came out in support of gay marriage. During a speaking engagement at an Episcopal church in San Francisc

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Ladies, do you find it hard to figure out those tablets that men seem to use with ease? Well, don't fret! A Middle Eastern company has developed a tablet made just for us and our feeble minds! It's called the ePad Femme and it makes me want to punch the people who created it right in the face.

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