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Death investigation underway after two men found unresponsive in Plainfield Twp.

Deputies say they got the call around 3 a.m. Wednesday for two unresponsive men, one was pronounced dead at the scene.
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An Arrest in Grand Rapids Exposes a Massive Nationwide Scam

If it seems like there has been an increase in scams targeting people in Michigan, you're not alone. Just about every single week there is some kind of new scam happening that people in Michigan and across the country are falling victim to. A Grand Rapids man has been arrested...
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Man Wins $300 on Lottery Ticket, Then Buys Another. He ‘Started Shaking’ When He...

Lottery officials did not state exactly how much the man took home after taxes — but the winner did reveal how he plans on spending his prize
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Non-profit proposes riverfront affordable housing near new amphitheater

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More affordable housing is in the works for Grand Rapids. Not only will it be right on the Grand River, but it's also in the heart of downtown development. “We recognize that rents have been going up, and people have been getting priced out,” Dwelling...
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Stateside: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

Some Michigan teachers are taking on summer jobs to supplement their income due to low pay in schools. A teacher from Buchanan Elementary in Grand Rapids shared her side hustling experience. Also, rural hospitals might suffer from a Medicaid spending cut as a result of a major tax plan. We talked to the CEO of...
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Mastodon found in Kent City to be unveiled at Grand Rapids Public Museum

Soon people in West Michigan will have a new chance to see 13,000 year-old history up close at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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Robinette’s celebrates 175 years of Grand Rapids with 2025 corn maze

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For their 2025 corn maze design, Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery is celebrating 175 years of Beer City, USA. The design includes the iconic Alexander Calder sculpture "La Grand Vitesse" in the middle of the 6.5-acre maze. Each year, the theme of the corn maze...
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Snack food company to close another U.S. manufacturing facility

Utz Quality Foods is closing another factory. The snack maker filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the state of Michigan. The company informed the state that it is closing the Utz manufacturing facility at 219 Canton St., SW, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and 75 people will be laid off.
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Mr. Burger restaurant founder, 90, dies

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The founder and owner of Grand Rapids-area restaurant chain Mr. Burger has died. Peter Christopoulos, 90, died Saturday, according to an obituary from Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary. He and his wife, Maria, started eight Mr. Burger restaurants: Lake Michigan Drive and Northland Drive in...
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South Christian High School teacher passes away, school activities postponed

The South Christian family is mourning the loss of longtime educator, Mark VanStee. All Tuesday school activities were postponed and there will be no school on Wednesday, August 20.

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