Grand Rapids considering using drones to analyze downtown parking lots, usage
Attempting to address the current parking options, the city of Grand Rapids is exploring a partnership with two companies to gather data using drones.
Grand Rapids seeks feedback on possible trash service changes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As people walked into the gym of the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center on Madison Avenue SE on Tuesday night, a large red banner greeted them, saying “Let’s talk trash.” It’s a topic Grand Rapids leaders say is more important than one might think.
Activists push for sanctuary city policies during heated GR commission meeting
Tuesday's meeting was temporarily paused after pro-immigrant activists interrupted public comment with chanting, urging officials to adopt sanctuary city policies.
Michigan Station Gives Neighborhood Reporting a Try
Scripps told TVSpy that the neighborhood news model is something that about a dozen Scripps stations have rolled out over the last two years:
Plainfield Twp. business owners face what they call an increase in vandalism
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Plainfield Twp. has been hit hard by vandalism this summer, and small business owners aren’t happy. Business owners in the area say that over the past year, they’ve seen an uptick in the amount of graffiti appearing near their storefronts, particularly on typical targets for vandalism like...
Family remembers boy who drowned at Long Lake Park as ‘kind and caring’
The family of a 4-year-old who drowned at Long Lake Park has identified him.
Frozen beef from Ada factory recalled for possible metal pieces
Over a thousand pounds of frozen beef produced by an Ada company has been recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Woman killed in crash at Whistlestop park entrance
KENT COUNTY, MI – A 77-year-old Byron Township woman was killed Tuesday, July 29, in a crash at the entrance of Whistlestop Park, sheriff’s deputies said. The victim’s name has not been released. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Trial set for civil lawsuit in death of man hit by MSP sgt
A civil trial has been scheduled in the excessive force lawsuit stemming from the death of a man who was hit by a former Michigan State Police sergeant's cruiser.
Man dies in Spring Lake Township crash, deputies say
A man died after being pinned inside a vehicle during a crash near Fruitport, deputies said.