Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — A woman pleaded no contest to a shooting that left one person injured on Grand Rapids' west side in 2024. Janai Battles, 34, was charged with assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and illegal firearm charges in the shooting. As part of a plea deal, she pleaded no contest to the charge...

Four hospitals under Grand Rapids and Southfield, Mich.-based Corewell Health are no longer in UnitedHealthcare’s network, according to a Dec. 31 update from the insurer. As of Jan. 1, UnitedHealthcare does not cover the Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne hospitals for its employer-sponsored commercial plan and...

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom spent Tuesday and Wednesday on the gulf coast as he continues his effort to be hired by the City of Pensacola.

A West Michigan Fire Chief is sounding the alarm on a silent killer that almost took a life. Kentwood Fire Chief Brent Looma shared with Fox 17 that a crew responding to a medical emergency walked into a home that had carbon monoxide levels that were 50 times higher than they normally should be.

Ottawa is one of five Michigan counties solely operating its Community Mental Health department. According to CMH CEO Dr. Michael Brashears, shifting to an authority would allow it to operate more like a business than a government entity, providing financial flexibility and addressing more complex mental health...

A Grand Rapids woman says her "only guess" as to why her car wasn't stolen this week after being broken into and hot-wired, was because of its manual transmission.

Experts say gas prices will stay low through 2026, making it one of the best years in a while for Michigan road trips.

Michigan-based Hudsonville Ice Cream announced on Wednesday they are releasing Little Debbie ice cream sandwiches with two of the most popular treats.

Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Holland Sentinel publishes regular reports on...

GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Prosecutors filed formal charges on Monday against a man arrested for an armed home invasion. Original coverage: Armed man wanted for breaking into apartment with woman, kids inside; no present danger. Ottawa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) deputies responded to the apartment of a...