Grand Rapids Daily
Local news + weather for greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. Two AI hosts, fresh every morning.
Episodes
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Severe Weather Alerts, the Sixth Street Dam Replacement, and Nolan McCarthy's Whitecaps Debut
This episode covers the active flood warnings and severe weather alerts impacting the Grand Rapids area. It also explores the complex environmental and engineering plans to replace the historic Sixth Street Dam with an adjustable sea lamprey barrier as part of the Grand River restoration. Additionally, the show highlights Portage native Nolan McCarthy's home debut for the West Michigan Whitecaps, along with updates on the Grand Rapids Rise's late-season playoff push and recent Whitecaps victories.
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Consumers Energy's Hyper-Local Grid and the Push to End Nominating Conventions
This episode explores Consumers Energy's plan to install 100 hyper-local weather stations across Michigan to improve power restoration times and grid reliability. It also examines a bipartisan push by former state party leaders to eliminate nominating conventions in favor of primary elections for statewide offices. Additionally, the show covers recent local sports results, transit options for Electric Forest, and Michigan's strict liability laws regarding dog attacks.
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- Consumers Energy to install 100 weather stations to better respond to power outages - WWMT
- Ex-Michigan party leaders: Time to ditch nominating conventions - Bridge Michigan
- DOG ATTACK HELP
- West Michigan hands Captains a 7-1 defeat - News-Herald
- Muskegon County Airport encourages air travel for Electric Forest - WZZM13.com