Tension nearly erupts in court as brothers belittle mother’s accused killer
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Pent-up anger nearly escalated to an altercation as two brothers came face-to-face in court with the man accused of fatally shooting their mother. With a raised fist, Aaron Broyles nearly lashed out at the defendant just feet away from the judge. His brother, Marcus Broyles, kept his attention...
Ghost Sign Discovered In Gaslight Village, Remes Drug Store From 1950s
Renovations revealed a vintage Remes Drug Store sign hidden behind a former Rite Aid facade, and it’s in incredible condition.
Video: Deputies pull over wrong-way driver on US-131
A suspected drunk driver was arrested early Tuesday morning after going the wrong way on US-131 for several miles south of Grand Rapids, deputies say.
GE Aerospace plans $60M upgrade for Muskegon, Grand Rapids plants
GE Aerospace will invest $60 million to upgrade plants in West Michigan. In Muskegon, the company plans a $50 million investment to buy machinery to make parts for durability kits used for narrowbody aircraft engines and extend their time between shop visits. The Muskegon site also manufactures components for...
Police: 1 dead, 1 in custody after fatal assault in Grand Rapids
One man is dead and another is in custody after an assault turned deadly late Monday morning, police say.
Authentic Indian Restaurant Opens Up in East Grand Rapids
A new Indian restaurant has opened in East Grand Rapids. Jyoti’s Kitchen is now serving gluten-free dishes like butter chicken, saag paneer, and channa masala in Gaslight Village.
Spring Lake man arraigned on CSC charges involving juvenile
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says a 38-year-old Spring Lake man who had been employed at a school in Ferrysburg was video-arraigned Tuesday in connection with a sexual abuse case. The OCSO says Charles Martin Freeman was charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in...
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office investigating after body found in wooded area
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found in a wooded area Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the area in the 1700 block of Chicago Drive in Georgetown Township around 1:44 p.m. They said the body appeared to be that...
Remains found near Michigan highway identified as missing 61-year-old man
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Downtown Grand Rapids block party returns for St. Patrick’s Day
On Saturday, participating businesses across Grand Rapids' Monroe North neighborhood will host the second annual Irish Remedy block party and music festival to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
