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7AM Java Chat w/Jennifer & Alana: Toga, Celebrity makeup, farewell to Steve Patterson, & Jim Gorant visits
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Oct 29, 2011 at 6:28 AM

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- WZZM 13's Jennifer Pascua & Alana Nehring talk about the Special Olympics Toga Party hosted by WZZM 13's Juliet Dragos.

They show off their Gaga and Nicki Minaj inspired looks in time for Halloween.

They talk about WZZM 13's Steve Patterson farewell...more party as he heads to sister station in St. Louis.

And, the Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) stops by with Jim Gorant, Sports Illustrated Senior Editor and author of The Lost Dogs.

The Lost Dogs is the story of Michael Vick's dogs and their tale of rescue and redemption. 

To find out where we got our centerpiece, click HERE.
Grand Rapids Central

UPDATE: Missing Barry Co. woman found dead
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Oct 27, 2011 at 4:35 AM
Joan Marie Staskus, 62, went for an afternoon walk about 3:00pm Wednesday and did not return.

UPDATE: Logs spill onto M-89, two injured
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Oct 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM
The Allegan County Sheriff's Department says a semi trailer carrying logs veered off the road, into a ditch, striking a tree. Two people in the semi were pinned inside.

Stabenow unveils jobs plan in Zeeland
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Oct 24, 2011 at 3:25 PM

ZEELAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visited the Lakeshore for the third time in about six months Monday.

Stabenow visited the facilities at Zeeland Farm Services, a manufacturer of grain and soy products.

She unveiled a new initiative called 'Grow It Here,...more Make It Here,' promoting alternatives like soy over oil, as a base for product materials like plastics.

If approved, the initiative would provide a 30% tax credit to new or expanding businesses that focus on bio-manufacturing and research.

There are about 80 companies throughout the state that could benefit, like ZFW. Stabenow says the plan could create upwards of 100,000 new jobs.

"We are looking at what's called bio-based manufacturing. Using agricultural based products like soybeans to replace oil in plastics and its happening right here in Zeeland... the forefront both in Michigan and internationally," she said. "It allows us to create jobs with our strengths
Holland / Zeeland

Respect from the procession for Offc. Slot
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Oct 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM

WALKER, Mich. (WZZM) -- After the ceremony at Resurrection Life Church in Grandville, a motorcade led the procession from the edges of Wyoming to walker.

In total, the route was about 18 miles from the church to Rosedale Cemetary.

People lined the streets as the police...more cruisers and vehicles flew by. Many were holding signs paying tribute to Slot, others holding American flags out of respect for his service.

Many came from local businesses and schools, interupting their day to pay respect.

We simply asked: Why?

See the video above for responses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Grandville

School districts bracing for MEAP score decline
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Oct 19, 2011 at 3:01 PM

ZEELAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- Don't be surprised if your child's MEAP scores are lower this year.

For the 2011-2012 school year, the state changed the grading standards to make it more challenging for students.

"They're changing the number of questions you need to have correct...more in order to reach that proficient category." said Roosevelt Elementary principal Judy Tuttle.

Tuttle says her school and the Zeeland Public Schools district do great on MEAP. But the new regulations will significantly impact the number of students listed as 'proficient.'

In the past, students achieved 'proficiency' by getting around 40% of the questions correct.  Now students must achieve 70%.

"We're going to go from 96% and drop down to the 30% range," Tuttle said. "It's a significant jump and it's going to look very different when parents see MEAP scores this year."

The choice made by state leaders to raise the bar means Michigan is one of three states
Holland / Zeeland

Missing man's body found in Lake Mich.
Oct 18, 2011 at 10:01 AM

UPDATE 12:45 p.m. Tuesday

HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- Crews have recovered the body of a man, missing for three days in Lake Michigan. Kevin Bruins' remains were found around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday on the rocks, on the north side of the pier at Holland State Park.

HOLLAND, Mich....more (WZZM) -- There is still no sign of a missing Jet Skier who went out to ride the waves of Lake Michigan over the weekend

Violent waves on Lake Michigan prevented crews from searching the water for Kevin Bruins. Crews from local departments were out early on Monday, but came in when conditions went bad.

The Coast Guard has halted it's search indefinitely.

Bruins was riding his Jet Ski near the Holland pier heads on Saturday. His vehicle and personal water craft trailer were found near the Holland Channel at a boat launch.

Sunday, search crews found Bruins' Jet Ski and a helmet along the beach.
Holland / Zeeland

Huizenga calls for veterans to join GVSU archiving project
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Oct 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- Congressman Bill Huizenga is asking West Michigan Veterans to participate in a project, archiving stories from active duty.

The Veterans History Project is an archive stories told from our area-veterans in any current or past war dating back to World War II....more The project is headed up by GVSU and extends to any man or woman who served in any wartime role.

The congressman is asking interested veterans to call his Holland Office at (616) 395-0030
Holland / Zeeland

Ravenna woman first to alert police to robbery
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Oct 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Every Thursday, Ravena resident Ryan Gauthier picks up a paycheck for the week. On this Thursday, things were much different.

Zeeland parent: ZPS 'dropped the ball' on iPad safety
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Oct 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

ZEELAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- In August, Zeeland Public Schools unveiled a district-wide program to provide iPads for students. 1,900 high school students received the devices as part of a new curriculum.

Eventually, the plan will roll out to the rest of the district. The move has been...more met with praise and national attention, but there is at least one parent concerned about student safety.

Photographer and studio owner David DeJonge says he sees the iPads as an advanced, varied and exciting learning tool but is concerned about a lack of safety precautions. He has children enrolled at the middle school level, who will receive the technology within the year.

"iPads could be great," he said. "But with that iPad we need to have some protection in line, so that parents can do their job as a parent and provide adequate tools for learning."

When used at school, the iPads are part of a network with content filter that restricts distracting or
Holland / Zeeland

Midtown Village renovation opens in Holland
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Oct 12, 2011 at 4:48 AM

Holland, Mich. (WZZM) -- A revitalization project seven years in the making was celebrated Tuesday in Holland.

The non-profit housing service Dwelling Place opened their first apartment complex in the Tulip City. Midtown Village is the transformation of the former EE Fell Junior High...more School, a building that hadn't been in use for more than 20 years.

The 30 units, located in a neighborhood near 16th street, are available for people over the age of 55.

Tuesday, an open house was held for the $5.9 million dollar renovation project. City leaders hope the opening has a positive affect in the area.

"We've had nothing but positive comments," said Dwelling Place CEO David Sturtevant. "From neighbors, from city officials, from bankers and business people about the positive outcome that they've seen in this block."
Holland / Zeeland

Zeeland students trying to set a world record for jumping jacks
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Oct 11, 2011 at 1:58 PM

ZEELAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- Hundreds of elementary school students in Zeeland are now part of an effort to set a world a record.

More than 600 students and teachers at Woodbridge Elementary did jumping jacks non-stop for one minute Tuesday.

The school hopes to join others...more internationally in an effort to set a world record of 20,000 people doing jumping jacks for one minute, over a 24 hour period.

It's also part of a program to reduce childhood obesity.

"It's nice because it promotes exercise and fitness for our young people as well," said Zeeland Public Schools Superintendent David Barry.
Holland / Zeeland

Holland named 'tidiest' community
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Oct 10, 2011 at 4:44 PM

HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- Officials in Holland are celebrating another award and title for the city.

The city entered into the America in Bloom competition over the summer. The competition pitted cities from across the country against each other, based on eight categories that project...more the city's 'beauty.'

Holland was a big winner. The city scored high marks in all categories including floral displays, landscaped areas, urban forestry and community involvement.

Out of 22 cities, Holland was awarded first place in the Tidiness category. The city also won out overall beauty in its size bracket: A city with a population of 25,000 to 50,000.

The campaign on the Lakeshore was called "Holland in Bloom" and headed up by City Greenhouse Operator Shelly DeVries and Parks Supervisor Steve Zwiep.

"It gets us fired up that all our hard work was recognized on a national scale," said Zwiep. "We can take pride in this community."
Holland / Zeeland

Temporary staffing on the rise
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Oct 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM

HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- As companies recover from the recession there is a much larger emphasis on hiring and doing so quickly. It's a rapid change from a few years ago, and part of the reason why temporary employment agencies are starting to say that business is booming.

To fill...more quickly and efficiently, several West Michigan companies are shrinking the idea of a Human Resources department, by hiring temporary workers at agencies like the Grand Rapids based Staffing INC.

"We've doubled our business in less than a week," said Staffing INC. Business Development Director Crystal Horne. "Holland is on fire."

Horne is one of the directors at staffing's new Holland branch, created in response to an increasing pool of potential clients in an area welcoming new growth.

"Since last November we are definitely seeing a huge increase of companies outsourcing all of their staffing needs," Horne said. "Back when the economy crashed, companies were lean.
Holland / Zeeland

Gun club board to meet with neighbors after bullets hit homes
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Oct 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZZM) -- Board members of gun club in Grand Haven Township are meeting with residents Monday night after stray bullets from a firing range hit homes a half mile away and a construction worker was wounded.

The bullets rained down on the Cutter Park...more subdivision Thursday morning. At the time, officers from the Grand Valley State University Department of Public Safety were conducting target practice at the North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club on 160th Avenue.

"Right now I'm very concerned. If no action is taken and the club opens back up with no changes... then I will be angry," said Cutter Park Resident Kristina Baszler. "We have a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. We're concerned for them... yeah."

A stray bullet hit the back of her home, just a few feet away from her children's playset equipment. She and at least seven other residents found bullet holes in the siding of their homes. Some are saying they've seen the holes for months, now
Grand Haven