‘I saw a few people running’: Two shot at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand...
Two people were shot at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids Sunday; police seek three suspects.
Grand Rapids court announces late fee, penalty amnesty
The 61st District Court in the city of Grand Rapids announced a monthlong amnesty program aimed at resolving warrants and settling old court financial obligations while waiving late fees and penalties.
Police: K9 ‘expected to fully recover’ after being stabbed by suspect
The police K9 stabbed by a suspect on Saturday is expected to make a full recovery, but may never work again, said the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Why are black bears showing up in West Michigan?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — A black bear cub running through parking lots in Coopersville this weekend surprised plenty of people in Ottawa County, but sightings like this are becoming increasingly normal across West Michigan according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The young bear was first spotted...
‘Loud pops, like distinct gunshots’ | Neighbor captures Grand Rapids shooting by police
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — James Gates just moved to Grand Rapids from Oklahoma a week ago. He didn’t think that in his short time here, a shooting by police would happen just across the street. He was just cleaning his porch after moving into his house on Widdicomb...
Man pleads in 2022 standoff, knife attack on police dog
A man accused of shooting at officers and repeatedly stabbing a Grand Rapids police dog during a 2022 standoff is facing decades in prison after pleading guilty to several charges.
Black Bear Hit By Vehicle in Coopersville
Black bear sightings are rising across southern Michigan and one recent encounter ended in a fatal crash in Coopersville
With groundbreaking set, what to know about 18-year push to restore Grand River’s rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — After nearly two decades of planning, Grand Rapids officials will gather Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking on a project to remove four low-head dams from the Grand River, a key step toward restoring the city’s namesake rapids. Community leaders will gather at Gillett Bridge...
Coopersville fairlife facility gets $650 million upgrade and MDARD grant support
Fairlife, LLC, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, produces dairy-based products including ultra-filtered milk and Nutrition Plan protein shakes. The company is investing $650 million expanding its Coopersville facility. That’s where it’s adding two new high-speed production lines and expanding the plant by 245,000
GRPD: Man killed in shooting
Police say a man was shot and killed overnight on Grand Rapids' southeast side.
