4 in 10 Kent County children are overweight or obese, new report shows
KENT COUNTY, MI – Four in 10 Kent County children were identified as overweight or obese in a new local report on childhood obesity. That’s higher than the statewide average of 32.6% of Michigan children who are considered overweight or obese, and the national average of 31.3%. That...
Reports of shots fired in Gaines Township apartment complex sparks investigation
The sounds of gunshots and people fighting prompted neighbors in a Gaines Township apartment complex to call police on Wednesday night, but so far no one involved in the situation has been found.
Juvenile in custody for blaze at Lowell senior living facility
KENT COUNTY, MI – Police took a juvenile into custody Wednesday, Jan. 7, for his alleged involvement in starting an overnight fire at a senior living facility. The boy is being held at the Kent County Juvenile Detention Center pending further court proceedings, Lowell police said. A fire broke...
Authorities in Ottawa County search for armed home invasion suspect
OCSO says deputies are working to locate the suspect involved in a Georgetown Township home invasion. One woman was hurt, and three children were present during the incident.
Figure skater Max Naumov lost parents in DC crash, now he skates to honor...
Max Naumov's parents were on board the American Airlines flight that collided with a Blackhawk helicopter in January.
Woman dead after being hit by Rapid bus
The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating a crash involving a Rapid public transit bus that left a woman dead.
New Mel Trotter Thrift Store Opens in Caledonia
A new Mel Trotter thrift store is open in Caledonia, offering affordable finds while funding shelter, housing, and recovery programs across West Michigan.
Kent County Road Commission to issue hauling weight restrictions
The Kent County Road Commission is issuing hauling weight restrictions for vehicles starting Saturday, January 10.
Seasonal snowfall update: Michigan finally getting a normal winter
Seasonal snowfall update in Michigan, here's how much snow has fallen across Mid-Michigan.
Man sentenced after 15-year-old accidentally shot himself with unsecured firearm
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man has been sentenced to three years' probation after an incident from 2024. On Nov. 12, 2024, a teenager got hold of a firearm inside the home of Melvin Tommy-Shawn-Kelly House. The 15-year-old accidentally shot themselves in the shoulder, according to authorities.

















