‘Too late’: Grand Rapids teen died even as fentanyl fatalities dropped
Fentanyl has been described as the nation’s single deadliest drug. It has killed more than 13,000 people in Michigan in less than a decade. In 2023, Carlos Kammeraad was one of three teenagers in Kent County who died after ingesting fentanyl-spiked drugs. That was also the year fentanyl deaths began to decline in...
Fiery Algoma Township crash leaves Rockford woman dead, another hurt
Kent County deputies are investigating after a head-on crash between a sedan and a motorhome early Saturday morning left one person dead and another hurt.
More than 60K without power as Northern Michigan lashed by wind, ice storm
An intense ice storm paired with gusty winds has left more than 60,000 homes and businesses without power in Northern Michigan - and more severe weather is on the way for Sunday into Monday for this already hard-hit area. Freezing rain and sleet have caused ice accumulations that have downed...
Grand Rapids gluten-free to go restaurant closed Saturday after break-in
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Papa Chops Eatery in Grand Rapids will be closed on Saturday after a break-in overnight. The restaurant, located at 2222 28th Street SE, specializes in gluten-free, American-style meals to go. Owner Aaron Muller said a person broke in through the drive-thru window, stole two cash...
Experts Warn Michiganders to Ditch These From Their Cars ASAP
Who knew that something as innocuous as a bumper sticker could land Michiganders in hot water?. We’ve all done it: We’ve pulled up behind a car at a stoplight and instantly judged the driver based on their bumper stickers. Maybe you even own a few... Michiganders are Urged...
Michigan DNR makes separate rescues involving campers, man in river
March has proven to be busy for Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers, who completed two separate rescues within seven days. Man hospitalized after falling off boat in frigid river A 59-year-old man was fishing on the Au Sable River in Alcona County with a 10-foot boat on the afternoon of...
‘Shelter in place’ authorities warn due to falling trees, dangerous conditions in Michigan ice...
An ice storm that is wreaking havoc across the northern part of the Lower Peninsula and the U.P. has caused conditions to deteriorate so much that authorities are asking motorists to stay off the roads and stay home. Montmorency County, east of Gaylord, has asked its residents to shelter in place because of the...
Michigan protesters rally against Musk in ‘Tesla Takedown’ demonstrations
Protests in the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids areas Saturday joined the wave of "Tesla Takedown" demonstrations around the country.
USDA cancels $4.3M in poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks
Food banks across Michigan are bracing for food shortages this year after the federal government stopped $4.3 million worth of shipments, including chicken, eggs and cheese ― even as many report that the need for food assistance is increasing. The canceled orders, meant to go to food banks between...
Power out in area due to ice
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN – Northern Michigan is experiencing a significant ice storm, leading to hazardous conditions and power outages across the region. The National Weather Service has issued Ice Storm Warnings for several counties, including Alpena, Montmorency, Otsego, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle, effective...
