Grand Rapids man accused of driving under the influence, smashing minivan into house
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Police Department said a reckless driving spree ended in a Grand Rapids man crashing his minivan into a house Friday morning. During the early morning hours, someone called 911 to report a silver minivan driving erratically in Springfield. The caller told dispatchers...
Public guardian accused of stealing $100,000 enters plea
A West Michigan guardian who stole from people she was supposed to protect faces up to ten years in prison.
Grand Rapids Man Convicted of Threatening Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
A Grand Rapids, Michigan man has been convicted on charges of threatening former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. William Kohles, 44, sent a menacing message through the city's feedback form, which was explicit in its violent intent, promising a bullet "straight through your mother------- head" if Lightfoot did not...
Vendors & volunteers needed for homeless Veteran event in September
The Kent County Veterans Services is looking for vendors and volunteers for the fourth annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down event.
Wyoming PD: Suspect fleeing police abandons car, ends up in lake
After driving through multiple jurisdictions to try to avoid police Friday, a suspect made one last effort to evade them by going into a lake, police say.
Beacon To Purchase Four Michigan Hospitals
Beacon Health System is branching out in Southwest Michigan. Beacon has signed an agreement to acquire the Ascension healthcare system that will include hospitals in Dowagiac, Allegan, Plainwell and Kalamazoo. The acquisition will also include 35 outpatient clinics and an ambulatory surgery center. Kreg Gruber is the...
Michigan DNR Promotes Coexistence as Black Bear Sightings Increase in Traverse City and Grand...
As black bears continue to branch out into more densely human-populated areas of Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging residents to practice coexistence rather than confrontation, according to ClickOnDetroit. With approximately 2,000 of Michigan's estimated 12,000 black bears calling the Lower...
‘A wearable investment.’ Michigan jewelers, shoppers react to record-high gold prices
DETROIT (WXYZ) — The price of gold has never been higher. At over $3,000 per ounce, experts say it's up 18% since January. In the last year, the price of gold rose over 30%, and in the last three years, it's up over 50%. But what does this mean...
Popular Lake In Michigan Named The Prettiest Lake In The State
Outside the Great Lakes, which make Michigan's iconic shape, are thousands of immaculate lakes that people from across the country travel to enjoy. While the Great Lakes attract plenty of attention, one inland lake is named the prettiest lake in the entire state. Popular Lake In Michigan Named The Prettiest...
No injuries after firefighters put out fire at apartment complex near Kentwood
No one was hurt when a fire broke out in a Gaines Township apartment complex Thursday evening.
