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.
April 17, 2013 There is a huge potential this week for flooding along the Grand River. So far in April, our area is over 3 inches ABOVE the average monthly rainfall of 1.65 inches.
The forecast for Thursday calls for rain in the morning and storms by afternoon, which could give us an additional 3 inches of rain
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.
Flooding in Michigan Rivers, including the Grand River through Grand Rapids, is expected to get get worse in the next 72 hours. One to three inches of new rain is expected to send flood stages well above normal levels by the weekend. The area has already experienced above average rainfall totals, combined with average winter snowfall totals, swelling the Grand in many places.
April 17, 2013 There will soon be a new leader for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
The Diocese of Grand Rapids will introduce their next bishop at Cathedral Square tomorrow morning at 10:00am.
April 17, 2013 As temperatures continue to warm and we spend more time outside, a cold beer sounds more and more refreshing.
Men's Health has named Founders All Day IPA as one of the best beers for spring!
April 17, 2013 As a nation we continue to remember the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon and support all of those affected.
Today, Grand Rapids will join a nationwide movement by hosting a Run for Boston 4/17.
How would you describe your face? That's the premise of a new video from Dove, which features a number of different women explaining their facial attributes to a forensic sketch artist who can't see them.
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.
April 15, 2013 Grand Rapids is Beer City USA!
It's a title we share with Asheville, North Carolina...although we all know who the REAL Beer City USA is.
Voting for the 2013 Beer City USA title begins May 6.
Asheville is aiming for the title with a new video.
April 15, 2013 It's tax day.
Hopefully that's not news to you.
Are your taxes done? When did you get your taxes done?
April 14, 2013 Tax day headaches are going to turn into migraines for some West Michigan commuters.
A major construction project begins on 131 in Grand Rapids on April 15.
