Monday GVSU's Facilities Services Are Asking For Winter Coat Donations Allendale, Michigan November 23, 2009 | WGVU As the holiday season approaches members from the facilities services at Grand Valley State University are sponsoring a winter coat donation drive.
KISD Officials Mull Results Of $8,500 Study Grand Rapids MI November 23, 2009 | WGVU With another cut in state per pupil funding looming for Michigan public schools, district superintendents are at their wits’ ends trying to balance budgets. As WGVU's David Moore reports, the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) is among those looking for answers.
Today GRPS "Future Summit" This Weekend To Tackle Budget Problems Grand Rapids, MI November 20, 2009 | WGVU An event to consider the future of the Grand Rapids Public School district is open to parents, staff, students, and the community at large this weekend. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.
Yesterday Local Judges and Attorneys Prepare To Lip Sync Grand Rapids, MI November 19, 2009 | WGVU To raise money for the Justice Foundation of West Michigan– local Judges, attorneys and city commissioners are preparing to lip sync pop songs on Thursday night.
Palin Kicks Off Book Tour In Grand Rapids Wednesday Grand Rapids, MI November 19, 2009 | WGVU John McCain’s 2008 presidential running-mate Sarah Palin kicked off her bus tour for her new book “Going Rogue” in Grand Rapids Wednesday. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.
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$25,000 Reward Being Offered In 28 Year-Old Murder Case Grand Rapids, MI November 19, 2009 | WGVU Police are hoping to revitalize an old cold case. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports a new reward in the homicide of Deanie Peters is being offered.
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Downie Hailstone November 19, 2009 | WGVU Scott Vander Werf caught up with local Jazz vocalist Downie Hailstone. Downie performs Thursday, November 19, at 8:00pm for WGVU's JazzNight at Z's in Downtown Grand Rapids.
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Tuesday Mike Huckabee Stops in Grand Rapids On 60-Day Book Tour Grand Rapids, MI November 17, 2009 | WGVU The runner-up in the 2008 United States Republican presidential primaries – Mike Huckabee – is making a stop in Grand Rapids this afternoon. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.
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UNIGOV System Serves Indianapolis, Marion County Well Over The Years Indianapolis IN November 17, 2009 | WGVU As the city of Grand Rapids looks for ways to cut expenses, there’s been talk of more inter-government co-operation. Backers of consolidation sometimes point to the UNIGOV system of Indianapolis, a nationwide model. WGVU’s David Moore reports
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Final "Michigan's Defining Moment" Forum At GVSU Wednesday Grand Rapids, MI November 17, 2009 | WGVU West Michigan students and parents alike will have a chance to help shape the future of the state at a third and final town hall meeting at Grand Valley State University Wednesday morning.
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Fans Line-Up Early For Huckabee & Palin Visits This Week Kentwood, MI November 17, 2009 | WGVU Mike Huckabee – former Arkansas Governor and one time republican presidential candidate – stopped in West Michigan Tuesday to promote his book, “A Simple Christmas” celebrating the holiday spirit. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.
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Monday Here Comes the Annual Great American Smokeout undated November 16, 2009 | WGVU This Thursday marks the 34th anniversary of the Great American Smokeout, based on the premise that if you can quit smoking for just one day, you can kick the habit for good. WGVU’s David Moore reports
Holland Event Celebrates "Global Entrepreneurship Week" Holland, MI November 16, 2009 | WGVU “Global Entrepreneurship Week” begins today and with it comes a variety of celebrations. WGVU's Lindsey Smith reports on one local event that pits college students against one another to become “The Lakeshore's Next Top Entrepreneur”.
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Another Swine Flu Related Death Reported in West Michigan Ottawa County November 16, 2009 | WGVU The Kent County Health Department announced another death due to H1N1 flu. A 24-year-old woman died late last week due to complications associated with the flu and underlying medical conditions. Her death is the 4th one reported in West Michigan.
West Michigan Lawmaker Pushes Legislation For State Parks Funding November 13, 2009 | WGVU Legislation has been passed by the Senate that gives citizens the option when renewing their license plates to purchase a $10 passport to all state parks. The hope is that this will generate desperately needed funds for the park system. The legislation is currently in the House. WGVU's Kristi Arbogast reports.