2 dead in Allegan County crash when driver runs stop sign, state police say
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Two people have died after a two-vehicle crash on Monday, Nov. 3, just outside of the City of Allegan. The victims are a 43-year-old Allegan man and a 19-year-old Grand Rapids man, state police said. Their names were not released. Preliminary investigation showed that a...
Sleep Out brings awareness to youth homelessness
Covenant House Michigan is raising awareness about youth homelessness in a unique way: sleeping out in the November cold.
Armed man in Kent County crime spree was convicted in 1996 murder as juvenile
KENT COUNTY, MI -- A 46-year-old man involved in a one-day crime spree had been convicted as a juvenile in the 1996 killing of a restaurant manager. Cody Jerome Skaggs was arraigned Monday, Nov. 3 on multiple felonies for leading police on a vehicle pursuit and crashing into multiple vehicles before breaking into an...
Deputies confirm fourth death in wrong-way crash on US-131, ID drivers
Deputies have confirmed that a fourth person — a 17-year-old girl — has died days after a wrong-way crash on US-131. They have also released the names of the drivers, both of whom died on the scene of the crash.
Idaho Man Sentenced for Multi-Year Poaching Scheme in Western Wyoming
A multi-year wildlife investigation has concluded with the sentencing of an Idaho Falls man who illegally obtained Wyoming resident hunting licenses and killed multiple trophy animals across western Wyoming.
Girlfriend feared chase, break-in suspect would ‘suicide by cop’
A man accused of leading deputies on a chase and then breaking into a retirement home near Grand Rapids last week was formally charged Monday with seven felony counts.
Mecosta Teen in Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting by Barryton Man, Grand Rapids Hospital...
A 16-year-old girl from Mecosta is fighting for her life after an accidental shooting inflicted by a 21-year-old Barryton man, as the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office has confirmed this harrowing event; the unnamed teen suffered critical gunshot injuries to the neck on November 1, MLive reported. Following an...
Grand Rapids celebrates one year of EV car share program
The city of Grand Rapids is celebrating one year of its electric vehicle car share program.
The Sovengard wins “Restaurant of the Year” in Grand Rapids’ Best of GR for...
Grand Rapids has an eclectic selection of restaurants, with quality dinners for every palate. The "Best of Grand Rapids" contest from Grand Rapids Magazine features locally owned businesses - including restaurants - selected by the residents and readers themselves, with the winners announced in late spring to early...
Grand Rapids faith and community leaders commit to fasting for full SNAP funding
Around 70 people of various faiths gathered at Caldar Plaza in Grand Rapids in a show of solidarity, committing to fasting until SNAP benefits are fully restored.

















