Wyoming police drone fleet to triple with new purchase
WYOMING, MI – The Wyoming Police Department is purchasing two new drones to provide officers with a bird’s-eye view during search operations, critical incidents and large-scale special events. The Wyoming City Council approved the purchase of the two new drones, at a cost of $26,226, in a 5-1...
Generation of daughters save 100-year-old family farm | We The People A250
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Work on the farm spans from sun up to sun down. But at Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm in Alpine Township, the story starts when there was no son around. "Great grandpa started the farm in 1925," Stephanie Ginsberg said. What began as apples, peaches...
Focus West Michigan 5-26-26: House Explosion
Emergency crews have recovered a body as investigators work to determine what caused a home to explode in Comstock Park, the development of data centers is testing an agreement protecting Great Lakes freshwater usage, Michigan homeowners will be able to et help in establishing a tornado safe room, the Downtown Developm
Man arrested after two assaults and attempted kidnapping in Kentwood
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged for two separate assault incidents in Kentwood. On May 13, just after 2 p.m., officers with the Kentwood Police Department (KPD) responded to an assault that happened the day before between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Poinsettia Avenue Southeast.
Marne fire underlines the importance of ‘Close Before You Doze’
Firefighters from the Wright-Tallmadge Fire Department (WTFD) are thankful one family remembered their advice Monday night. According to the report by WTFD, a home in Marne caught fire Tuesday morning. First responders were met with heavy fire conditions, but the family inside was able to make it out because the doors
Local Noise Ordinances: Mowing Lawns Without The Hassle
In Michigan, mowing your lawn can be tricky with local noise ordinances. Generally, it's best to keep the mower running between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. to keep the peace.
Former Grand Rapids Rite Aid Getting New Life as Chipotle
The fast-casual burrito and bowl chain is about to open it's sixth Grand Rapids area location.
Sparta honors fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony
Neighbors in Sparta gathered on Monday to honor the men and women who gave their lives in the service of our country.
GRCC Board of Trustees member Brandy Lovelady Mitchell will continue her employment at GRPS
Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees member, Brandy Lovelady Mitchell, will continue her employment as Deputy Superintendent at Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS). In March, Mitchell was placed on administrative leave from her position until the end of the school year. The district did not disclose a reason
Kent County Veteran of the Year honored at Memorial Day parade
At Veterans Memorial Park, the meaning of Memorial Day was articulated by Kent County's Veteran of the Year. Then, the names of Kent County's WWI victims were read at Fountain Street Church.

















