Rockford Board Approves Closure of Parkside Elementary Amid Emotional Debate

ROCKFORD, Mich. — The Rockford Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday…

Man Charged in Hatchet Attack at Portage Motel

PORTAGE, Mich. — A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with…

Grand Rapids Public Schools Unveils Ambitious $305 Million Plan for Future Growth

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a landmark announcement Thursday evening, Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) laid out an ambitious $305…

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Unhealthy Air Quality Hits Michigan Amid Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Air quality across Michigan reached unhealthy levels Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south, prompting…

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Jury Deliberates in the Murder Trial of Former Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The jury in the murder trial…

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Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order for WMU International Students

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Aquinas College Lists Historic Brookby Estate for $3.3 Million

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Aquinas College has officially put…

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West Michigan Voters Decide on Local Ballot Proposals, Including Public Safety and School Funding

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Voters across West Michigan cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election, weighing…

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Kalamazoo Sees Significant Drop in Violent Crime, Reports Show Positive Impact of Community Efforts

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Violent crime in Kalamazoo has dropped by nearly 13% from 2023 to 2024,…

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Man Hospitalized After Stabbing in Texas Township; Woman in Custody

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Grand Rapids Rallies for Justice as Trial of Former Officer Begins

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Grand Rapids Firefighters Head North to Assist with Michigan Ice Storm Response

Grand Rapids, MI - Two Grand Rapids firefighters, Cpt. Curtis Walsh and Lt. Abe Schnieder, are heading to Michigan's northern…

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Grand Rapids Rallies for Justice as Trial of Former Officer Begins

Grand Rapids, Mich. — On the eve of the trial of former Grand Rapids police…

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Man Arrested After Driving Stolen ATV in Antwerp Township, Methamphetamine Found

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Dangerous Ice Conditions Persist in West Michigan as Spring Arrives

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan is finally getting its first taste of spring this…

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Steep Hill on Jericho Avenue in Plainfield Township to Be Regraded After History of Fatal Crashes

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — After a series of deadly crashes dating back to the mid-1960s, a dangerous hill on Jericho Avenue in Plainfield Township is set for a major regrade this summer. The Kent County Road Commission announced that the…

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Two Injured in Head-On Crash Near Ada Township

ADA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two people were injured in a head-on collision Monday afternoon, authorities…

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Aquinas College Lists Historic Brookby Estate for $3.3 Million

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Aquinas College has officially put the historic Brookby estate up…

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Kalamazoo Protesters Express Concerns Over Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activism

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Protesters in Kalamazoo, calling for an end to the war in Gaza,…

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Governor Whitmer Unveils $3 Billion Plan to Fix Michigan Roads, Proposes New Taxes on Corporations and Marijuana

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled a comprehensive $3 billion plan to address Michigan’s deteriorating roads,…

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Grand Rapids Kicks Off Major Construction Projects for 2025 Season

Grand Rapids, Mich. — As the orange cone season begins in the city, residents and…

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Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper Resigns Amidst Contract Review

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Charles Lepper has resigned as President of Grand Rapids Community College…

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Gun Lake Casino’s New Hotel Resort Poised to Boost Local Economy and Tourism

WAYLAND, Mich. — The opening of Gun Lake Casino’s highly anticipated hotel resort is set…

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Zipper Merge Strategy Promoted for Safer, Smoother Traffic Flow Through I-96 Construction Zone

BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — As the long-term and extensive reconstruction project on I-96 north of…

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