Ottawa County Park Shooting Sends Five to the Hospital
A peaceful weekend gathering at Bass River Recreation Area ended in gunfire that left five people hospitalized and one suspect behind bars.
‘I just wept’: Hudsonville man plans dignified burial for Electric Forest baby
When a Hudsonville dad learned about a baby found dead in a porta potty at the Electric Forest music festival, he couldn’t just take in the horrific news and walk away.
Kent County celebrates grand opening of Wahlfield Dog Park
“We’re honored in a way that we can be a part of what my parents started back in ’83.”. Fritz Wahlfield, Jr’s parents donated the original 50 acres that served as the starting point for Wahlfield Park in northern Kent County. Over 40 years later, the Wahlfield family cut the ribbon on the park’s latest expansion, Wahlf
Large-scale suspect search ends after deadly shootin in Gaines Township
Several people authorities say were connected to a deadly early morning shooting were held up in a building near the intersection of 79th Street SE and South Division Avenue in Gaines Township, Kent County Undersheriff Bryan Muir said.
World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A West Michigan World War II veteran celebrated a major milestone surrounded by the people who mean the most to him on Saturday.
Hot and humid Sunday with few t-storms possible
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Hot temperatures and high humidity will accompany the chance for a few thunderstorms in West Michigan Sunday. TODAY Temperatures will warm to around 90 degrees as dew points warm to the 70s. A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the day, with one or two potentially becomi
To The Point: Local county clerks talk August primary
With voters already casting their ballots in Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, local county clerks are offering reminders about how primaries are different than other elections.
“Large” Party Turns Violent Near Bass River Rec. Area; Five Wounded, Three Arrested
ROBINSON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 26, 2026) – A violent weekend along the Lakeshore continued during the overnight hours on Sunday with a report of shots being fired in the Bass River Recreational Area between Allendale and Grand Haven. When Ottawa County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived in the vicinity of...
Man killed in early morning shooting, GRPD investigating
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man died and a person of interest is in custody, after a shooting on the city's southeast side according to the Grand Rapids Police Department. It happened around 1:30 Sunday morning in the 3500 block of East Mall Drive Southeast. The person of interest...
GRPD: Person in custody after fatal shooting, police chase
A person of interest is in custody after allegedly shooting a man to death and leading officers on a nearly 10 mile-long chase across Grand Rapids early Sunday morning.
