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How About a Garlic and Chili Ice Cream Cone

Andy Rent — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:15:40 +0000

Okay Ice Cream lovers, here is a cool idea. A West Michigan man is creating a buzz with his new creation of uniquely flavored ice cream cones. Sure, you can get ice cream in tons of flavors, but the cone is just a cone, right? Not now! Our news partner, WZZM TV13, reported James Moseley, [...]

New Art Prize Exhibit At The GRAM Opens!

Craig Russell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:42:43 +0000

ArtPrize 2012 might be in the rear view mirror, but the memories still last! And a new exhibit called “ArtPrize 2012: Encore!” is now open at the Grand Rapids Art Museum until the start of ArtPrize 2013! WZZM TV 13′s story “New ArtPrize exhibit at Grand Rapids Art Museum” tells about the artists featured and [...]

Sunday Morning Townsquare – October 28 2012

Tom Cook — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:10:08 +0000

This week on Sunday Morning Townsquare, Paul speaks with: Peter Ross, WZZM13 Political & Economic Reporter Michele Suchovsky, Artists Creating Together Thanks for listening! Peter Ross, WZZM13 Political & Economic Reporter Peter and I chat about what drew him to covering political and economic stories, changes he’s seen in the political and economic climate [...]

Are You Ridiculously Photogenic? WZZM 13 Wants You For Their Photo Gallery!

Kim Carson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Have you ever gotten yourself all “prettied up” for a photograph and once the photo was taken you’ve asked yourself, “What just happened there?” You didn’t look anything like you did when you looked at yourself in the mirror. And then there are other times when your hair is a mess, you might be all [...]

Join Me, Kim Carson, At WZZM 13′s Spring Style Party At Art Van April 22nd!

Kim Carson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Food, Fashion, Fun, Freebies, Beverages, Music (Brian VanderArk) & Great Style Ideas! Does it get any better than this? Nope!

When I was doing my regular Wednesday morning guest hosting segment on Take Five and Company with Catherine Behrendt and Stephanie Webb yesterday, they invited me to join them for their Spring Style Party. Now THIS

Time To Start Gearing Up For The Grand Rapids 5th/3rd River Bank Run

Kim Carson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:00:54 +0000

Each Wednesday I co-host the Take Five & Company chat segment with Catherine Behrendt & Stephanie Webb on WZZM13. Doing that now for almost 3 years, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know some of the behind the scenes staff at WZZM. Eddie Rucker is one of those people! Eddie is a producer for [...]

How And Where You Can Save Money In Grand Rapids On Your Dog & Cat Food[video]

Kim Carson — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:00:54 +0000

At a time when you and I are trying to save money on our pet food I thought it would be a good idea to figure out a way to eliminate waste. Dog and cat food can be really, really cheap or very, very expensive but is price everything? I have learned that it is not! What really matters is the food that goes inside the can or into the bag

WZZM 13′s Tara Kuhnlein Left! Meet Her Replacement Stacia Kalinoski

Kim Carson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:25 +0000

Ch-ch-ch-anges! A couple years ago I began guest hosting on Take Five and Company, every Wednesday morning, at 9am. When I first began with WZZM 13, Tara Kuhnlein was part of Take Five and Company. She was always one of my favorite people at the station. She was beautiful, of course, but she was also [...]

"A Smile as big as the Moon" Movie is on ABC Sunday

Andy Rent — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:44:18 +0000

Last night in Grand Rapids was a wonderful evening filled with love and excitement as more that 1,000 people gathered at Celebration Cinema North to celebrate! They were celebrating an event that happened in 1989, resulting in a book, a movie, and, more importantly, success for some very special, special-needs people. With the ‘made-for-TV’ movie [...]

Catherine Behrendt Talks Toys For Tots With Me…It's Touching! [audio]

Kim Carson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:56:31 +0000

For as long as I lived in Grand Rapids Toys For Tots and Catherine Behrendt are synonymous. They go together, as Forrest Gump would say, like "peas and carrots."

There's no better feeling than giving! There just isn't! I know we all live such busy lives but sometimes it's just so good to get outside of yourself, and get outside of your own little world especially for a child

Fruitport Mom Is Pretty Upset Over Christmas Song Lyrics

Kim Carson — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:00:24 +0000

When I first read the headline on WZZM 13 I thought to myself, “Okay, the mom is probably overreacting to something.” What could be so upsetting about Christmas song lyrics? Well, once I got into the story a bit more I now happen to agree with her. The song is a spoof on the Twelve Days Of [...]

Kim Carson Talks To Take Five & Company About Her New Book & Greeting Card Line[video]

Kim Carson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:17:22 +0000

If you missed this morning's segment on WZZM 13's Take Five And Company here you go! Catherine Behrendt invited me on the show to talk about my new book Essence Of Life along with my greeting card lines The Church Signs Series and The Near Jerusalem Project, being released on November 9th, 2011. Hope you can join me for the big release party on November 9th, 5:30-7pm at Goei Entrepreneurial

Join WZZM 13′s Val Lego On Her ArtPrize Urban Adventure

Kim Carson — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:05 +0000

It appears to be a feat for the not so fainthearted. WZZM 13 Reporter Val lego is combining downtown Grand Rapids, with art and adventure. Are you up to it? You will be required to move and it will take about 4 hours to do.

WZZM 13 Segment Of Kim Carson's 1950′s Pin Up Photo Shoot [video]

Kim Carson — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:00:05 +0000

One night after 6 hours of sitting around talking with my friend, Audrey Depenbrok, she suggested we do a photo shoot at my awesome 1950's house. Some of its features include a built in the wall toaster, a "Bewitched" double stove with pull out burners, closets that have a light that goes on when you open them and a built in the wall 1949 Zenith radio that has been converted to a clock radio, back in 1949, before there were clock radios

WZZM13′s "Conversation Couch" And You'll Have A Chance To Sit On It During ArtPrize

Kim Carson — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:58 +0000

Last night I attended a sneak peek for the WZZM 13 “Conversation Couch.” What is a Conversation Couch, you may ask? Here’s a little preview about what one might do on the WZZM 13 Conversation Couch. Watch me do it. Then you’ll have a chance to do it too, throughout ArtPrize. You can do it alone [...]

Suzanne Geha, For WZZM 13, Reflects On Betty Ford Funeral In Grand Rapids

Kim Carson — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:50:45 +0000

It was nice to see long time Grand Rapids journalist, Suzanne Geha back on the Grand Rapids television airwaves again! It appears that she did this special project for her former competitor WZZM13. How nice to hear your thoughts since you have been a part of the Ford family coverage for years. Also nice to [...]

Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands [VIDEO]

Janna — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:43 +0000

Heavy storms swept through the region yesterday afternoon, bringing with it large hail in several areas. WZZM 13 reported last night that thousands of people were left without power. According to Consumers Energy, 19,800 residents are without power state wide, with Kent county accounting for about 5,700 of those reports. Power is scheduled to be restored sometime today, but crews have to clear away debris before they can start repairing the power lines. Watch WZZM 13's newscast below.

WZZM's Food For Families Success!

Janna — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:08:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who donated food and non perishable items to The River & WZZM 13′s Food For Families! Our goal was 200,000 pounds– and we passed it! We collected 280,306 pounds of food and non perishables to go to those in need in West Michgian! Items will be distributed to pantries by ACCESS, [...]

Father's Day Gift Ideas [VIDEO]

Paul Lee — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:12:18 +0000

Father’s Day is Sunday June 19. Dad is usually the hardest person to shop for, so some creative license is usually in order. In fact, sometimes you really have to think outside the box and try to come up with something that Dad has never seen before. Something like a jerky bouquet. I don’t think [...]

Food For Families: Fight Hunger in West Michigan!

Janna — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:00:25 +0000

Your donation to Food for Families makes a big difference in your community! Local food pantries are often inundated during the holiday season because people are in the spirit of giving. But the giving slows dramatically during the summer months. That's unfortunate because experts know... hunger doesn't take a summer vacation.