Walker Police: SUV hits skid steer, causing rollover crash
WALKER, Michigan — An SUV and a skid steer collided, causing the SUV to roll over, on Wednesday morning, Walker city officials say. Walker police responded to the crash in the 3000 block of O’Brien Road around 9:30 a.m. At the time of the crash, the Walker Department of Public Works was out conducting roadway shoulder maintenance.
City of Grand Rapids’ new flood mitigation tool aims to prevent damage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After recent flooding impacted several West Michigan communities, officials are looking to prevent future flood damage using a new tool. The City of Grand Rapids, Cascade Engineering and NOAQ have come together to create a flood barrier. “Those are 33 pounds a piece. They're easy...
Maner Costerisan Named a 2026 West Michigan Best & Brightest Company to Work For
LANSING, Mich. – Maner Costerisan has been named a 2026 West Michigan Best and Brightest Company to Work For, an honor recognizing organizations with strong employee engagement and a high-performing culture. The recognition comes as Maner Costerisan continues expanding its presence in West Michigan and reflects the people-first values...
Getaway driver sentenced in chase before teen hit by cruiser
The mother of Riley Doggett, the teen who died two years ago this week after a police chase, was in court Wednesday as her son's friend, the getaway driver, was sentenced to prison.
NASCAR Legends Once Raced Right Here in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, once home to the legendary Speedrome racetrack, immortalized local legends and thrilling races, shaping Michigan's racing culture before giving way to the 131 Expressway.
Rockford High School student dies after battle with brain cancer
Seventeen-year-old Annika "Anni" Meier died Tuesday afternoon at her home after a long battle with brain cancer complications, surrounded by her parents and two brothers.
Michigan’s White Collar Recession Has Started — And AI May Accelerate It
ANN ARBOR – For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered protection from the economic disruption that devastated factory towns across the Midwest. Automation was supposed to threaten assembly lines — not office cubicles. But economists, labor researchers and major national publications are increasingly...
Consumer Energy reports power outages in Kentwood, Dorr areas
KENTWOOD, Mich. -- Consumers Energy is reporting more than 1,300 power outages in the Kentwood area due to an equipment problem. It was first posted on the Consumers Energy Outage Page online at 8:38 Wednesday morning. The impacted area is roughly between Jefferson and Kalamazoo avenues, and between 32nd and 52nd streets.
Michigan woman missing, last seen at Midway amid manic episode
CHICAGO — A woman from Michigan flew to Midway Airport amid a manic episode and is missing. Kelly Cole-Duke, 41, is believed to be last seen at Midway Airport Monday evening after getting on a Southwest flight from Grand Rapids. She has bi-polar disorder and has a history of going on long drives amid manic […]
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