Dee Morrison

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General Assignment Reporter at WGVU-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Meeting set for major bridge reconstruction project in Grand Rapids

4 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $30 million to rebuild approximately 700 feet of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge from northbound US-131 ramps east to the end of the bridge replacing foundations built in the 1920’s, says spokesperson John Richard.
New campaign promotes Michigan craft beverages to boost business

4 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Michigan is home to more than 700 craft beverage businesses supporting growers that supply wine grapes, hops, barley, corn, and apples. According to the Michigan Craft Beverage Council, the industry directly generates nearly 6,000 jobs in the state and tourism supports another 8,000 jobs, contributing $235 million in wages and $780 million in economic activity. Lindsey Rodarmer is the Director of Communications for Founders Brewing based in Grand Rapids.
Restaurants raise funds to preserve farmland in Kent County

5 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Ten Kent County Culver’s locations are holding a Share Night Tuesday raising awareness and funds to preserve farmland through the Purchase of Development Rights Program. Kent County Community Development Coordinator Haley Stichman explains how the program works. “The county seeks federal and state grant funds to purchase the development rights which is essentially restricting land that so it can't be developed, and it can only be utilized for an agricultural use.
SpartanNash to sell to national wholesaler for $1.7 billion

5 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Officials with Byron Center-based SpartanNash announced they are selling to C&S Wholesale Grocers for $26.90 per share, representing a more than $1.7 billion deal. The boards of both companies approved the merger, saying operating on a larger scale means a more efficient supply chain and ability to secure betters costs and promotional discounts. It translates to lower prices for consumers.
Study: men miss check-ups that could prevent serious medical issues

5 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

A recent Healthgrades survey shows 37% of men skipped, delayed or avoided preventative care in the past year, often due to a lack of awareness about recommendations.
Mixed-use Vista 45 project gets approval to build 200+ apartments, commercial space

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Vista 45 is a village-style development with 242 apartments in eight buildings, a pool, club house, dog park, and commercial space on the southwest side of Wilson Avenue and Lake Michigan Drive in Standale between the Meijer and the Goodwill Store. The 60-acre vacant land is owned by Jag Development partnering with the Grand Haven-based Cherette Group. The Walker Planning Commission approved the preliminary site plan after developers made changes that better align with the city’s master plan.
U.S. Army soldier from Allegan County killed in Iraq

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

The United States Department of Defense announced the death of 26-year-old Staff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez of Pullman, a small community in Allegan County. The release stated he died June 17 in Iraq in a non-combat related incident. Gonzalez joined the Army in 2018 and was currently an Apache helicopter mechanic assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky supporting military efforts in Erbil, Iraq.
West Michigan Congresswoman speaks about possibility of U.S. strike on Iran

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten spoke to reporters at a Grand Rapids event Wednesday about President Trump’s hints at entering the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran.
Grand Rapids energy company brings new clean technology with eSteam

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Vicinity Energy held a ceremonial wrench turning kicking off construction of its 9-megawatt electric boiler in its downtown Grand Rapids power plant producing carbon-free thermal energy. It’s a new clean technology using electricity instead of natural gas to produce eSteam. Vice President and General Manager Jesse Douglas says it’s a key step in the company’s decarbonization plan and will drive the city’s clean energy future.
ArtPrize 2025 brings new immersive art installation to Grand Rapids

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

ArtPrize 2025 is bringing a new, interactive attraction to the festival this fall. Arborialis is a three-story inflatable handmade art installation people can enter. “You go inside. It is completely lit by the sun so it's a different world of like shifting colors and hues inside and you can go in and sit down or walk around. It's like a giant maze. A really calming environment, there’s a soundtrack in there. We're pretty excited about it.