Storms for Fourth of July weekend, explosion destroys ice cream shop and more top...
Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. An investigation is underway after a beloved ice cream shop on Grand Rapids' Westside exploded early Monday morning. Crews with the Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) arrived to mid-Michigan-based ice cream shop Spad's Twisters, located on Fulton Street West n
4 injured in shooting in southeast Grand Rapids
Four people, including a teen, were injured in an early morning shooting on Grand Rapids’ southeast side, police say.
Michigan wipes out $74 million in medical debt, giving nearly 72,000 residents a fresh...
Nearly 72,000 Michiganders will have over $74 million in medical bills forgiven through Michigan's medical debt relief effort. Nearly 72,000 Michiganders will see more than $74 million in medical bills disappear, a move that could ease the long financial aftereffects of illness or injury for many households. What happe
Three in one: Revisiting MSU psychologist’s famous ‘Three Christs of Ypsilanti’ study
The "Three Christs of Ypsilanti" study was once considered a major piece of psychological research. But in more recent years it has come under scrutiny, including criticism from the lead doctor.
Grand Rapids animal rescue seeks donations to support medical cases
A Grand Rapids-based rescue that has been saving animals from across the country for nearly 30 years is now asking for help because medical bills have become so overwhelming that it has to stop taking in new medical cases.
Burton St. on-ramp reopens after jackknifed semi caused delays
Travelers on southbound US-131 in Grand Rapids experienced delays Sunday after a semi jackknifed blocking the Burton Street entrance ramp.
Car meetup drivers say they’re trying to organize legal gatherings
After hundreds of cars gathered in downtown Grand Rapids over the weekend, blocking streets and freeways in so-called street takeovers, two men who say they were once involved in that scene are trying to create an alternative option.
Man, 84, hospitalized after crashing into business near Hudsonville
A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a business south of Hudsonville Saturday morning, a wreck that may have been caused by a medical emergency.
Michigan Fans Can Watch American Pie With Its Original Screenwriter
Watch the film with its original screenwriter and East Grand Rapids native, Adam Herz.
Fourth of July paradegoers celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Communities across West Michigan spent the Fourth of July celebrating an historic milestone for the nation.

















