Two GRPS schools closed through the week due to flooding
GRPS is closing City High Middle School and the Center for Economicology for the rest of the week due to flooding. Both programs will be back in session Monday, March 16.
Comedian Nate Bargatze Adds Second Grand Rapids Show
After comedian Nate Bargatze’s 7 p.m. August 1 show in Grand Rapids sold out, a second performance has been added. Fans can now see the “Big Dumb Eyes” tour at 3 p.m. the same day at Van Andel Arena.
Lawyering up: Ottawa County looks to restructure legal services with new director
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County is looking to restructure its in-house legal services with the creation of a new employee position that will oversee day-to-day needs. The move comes in the wake of longtime county attorney Doug Van Essen and interim corporation counsel Ron Bultje indicating their intentions to retire by...
Wyoming detectives investigate death of 8-month-old infant
WYOMING, Mich. — The Wyoming Police Department is investigating after an eight-month-old infant died Wednesday afternoon. Officers were called to a home on Dunbar Avenue SW near 36th Street around 3:05 p.m. after it was reported that the baby was not breathing, police said. The people in the home started CPR while on...
West Michigan clothing boutique Lee & Birch goes out of business
A clothing boutique with locations across West Michigan is closing its doors.
‘Unknown green stains’ found on flour bags at Popeyes near Holland
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...
Man accused in Ottawa County fatal dog stabbing found competent
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A 23-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of fatally stabbing a family dog during a home invasion has been found competent for court proceedings. An Ottawa County judge on Thursday, March 12, found Jason Varnado competent after reviewing a mental health report. Varnado is next scheduled to...
Consumers Energy reports about 13,000 without power amid strong winds
WEST MICHIGAN -- Numerous West Michigan counties are under a high wind warning and Consumers Energy is reporting several electricity outages. As of about 7 a.m. Friday, March 13, there outages involve about 3,400 customers in Kent County, 2,900 in Ottawa County, 1,200 in Allegan County and 300 in Kalamazoo County.
GRPS deputy superintendent placed on administrative leave
Grand Rapids Public Schools placed Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell on administrative leave for the rest of the school year.
Golf ball-sized hail and roads underwater: What Grand Rapids looked like after flooding
Golf ball-sized hail damaged homes and vehicles while flash flooding stranded motorists in knee-deep water.
