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With downtown Grand Rapids in the background, a fleet of snow and salt trucks are lined up ready for action (Jan. 12, 2012) 

The science of de-icing roads

What do you get when you combine liquid calcium chloride and salt? Drivable roads.

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    Fender benders throughout West Michigan

    Scores of traffic accidents were reported across West Michigan, in Cascade Township, Hastings, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Wyoming and other spots.

    Rain washes over West Michigan

    The possibility of heavy weather rolling into West Michigan dissipated as it came across Lake Michigan, leaving the area with rain but nothing more severe.

    Air conditioners are hottest sellers

    William Edwards wanted an air conditioner to help him beat the record-setting heat blanketing the entire Midwest. He went to the Ace Hardware at Michigan and

    Fact: GR's hottest stretch in 76 years

    West Michigan, in the hottest three-day stretch in 76 years, will see heat index readings approaching 110 degrees on Friday.

    The last time as hot, FDR was president

    Franklin Roosevelt was president the last time it was this hot in the Grand Rapids area.

    West Mich outlines ways to beat heat

    As the heat wave continues to envelope all of the Midwest, cities and counties in West Michigan are addressing ways to deal with the high temperatures and dry

    Think it's hot? Remember 1988?

    The last time the temperature hit 100 in Grand Rapids was July 1988, one of the hottest summers in memory.

    Everywhere in Michigan, it's hot, humid

    Another day of hot and humid weather is expected in Michigan, with highs around 100 degrees in places around Michigan.

    Tips to beat the summer heat

    Summer heat can be dangerous, even deadly. With summer temperatures heating up this week, the Kent County Health Department offers safety tips to stay

    4th of July 2012 - Parades, Fireworks

    Info on fireworks, parades and local ordinances.

    Rain on sand castles? Maybe

    Officially, West Michigan -- specifically south and southeast of Grand Rapids toward Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Coldwater -- is in the Slight Risk Area for

    Photos: West Mich cloudburst, 6.18.12

    The clouds opened up over West Michigan on June 18, 2012.

    Father's Day weather should be OK

    Power tools are a common Father's Day gift. All the power should be back in West Michigan on Sunday after storms blew through certain areas early Saturday

    Hot and Dry may change to Hot and Wet

    It's been nearly two weeks since any real rain fell in West Michigan. It's possible some showers and storms may roll through the area.

    Casinos oppose more casinos proposal

    A statewide ballot proposal that would allow eight new privately-owned casinos in the state is opposed by an activist group that held a public meeting at

    Some areas sustain damage in t-storms

    Some weather alerts in effect in many areas of West Michigan include a flood warning, flash flood watch and a flood advisory.

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