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GRPD won’t release additional body cam footage in Da’Quain Johnson shooting

The day after a Grand Rapids police officer shot and killed 31-year-old Da’Quain Johnson, police chief Eric Winstrom provided 3 body and in car video clips of the incident. And during a city public safety committee meeting, member Andrew Feikema wanted to know when the chief will release more video.
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Excellent Work Sparta Police Department! They Got Their Man!

The fight against scams is real, and it’s paying off. One local police department teamed up with another to catch a fraudster who thought he could get away.
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Grand Rapids launching food scrap collection program

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids residents will soon be able to drop off their food scraps at collection bins across the city to divert food waste from the landfill and create useable compost for local gardens. The city is piloting a food scrap collection program this year thanks...
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Project to remove dams in Grand River to begin this summer

After 17 years, a project to remove the dams in downtown Grand Rapids is finally set to begin construction this summer. The project, called Grand Rapids WhiteWater, has two phases. The first phase will remove four low-head dams spanning from Bridge St. to Fulton St. in order to make more recreational opportunities...
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Murder trial begins for Zeeland man accused of suffocating girlfriend

GRAND HAVEN — The murder trial for a Zeeland Township man charged with killing his girlfriend on New Year's Day 2024 has begun in Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court. The trial for Randall Grinwis began with opening arguments Feb. 24, more than two years after Donna Hyma was found dead in the couple's shared home....
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West Michigan ice arenas sold: What’s changing at Holland, Hudsonville rinks

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Two popular ice arenas in West Michigan are now under new ownership. Griff’s IceHouse West in Holland and Griff’s Georgetown Ice Arena were acquired by Black Bear Sports Group, which owns and operates over 40 ice rinks across the country. It’s unclear how...
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Wyoming Daycare temporarily closes, leaving families scrambling for childcare

A sudden daycare closure left Wyoming parents scrambling, losing sleep, and missing work, after over 15 staff members left, with almost no warning. Now, the center is working toward a comeback.
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Brooks & Dunn boot scootin’ to Grand Rapids this September

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This fall, you'll be able to enjoy the sounds of iconic country duo Brooks & Dunn beneath the light of a neon moon at Acrisure Amphitheater. The pair will be performing their classic hits at the new amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 25. David Lee Murphy and Willow Avalon are supporting them on their...
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Crews respond to hazmat situation at Grand Rapids manufacturer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Crews with the Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to a hazmat situation at a Grand Rapids manufacturer on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at Arkema Grand Rapids, a chemical manufacturer that produces resin technologies for traffic paints, industrial finishes and architectural...
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Michigan’s snow so far is nearing 200 inches at one Upper Peninsula location

It has definitely been an interesting winter here in Michigan. Many cities are running above normal on snowfall. Here’s a look at many of the tallies of snowfall across our state. I’ve used a combination of official National Weather Service/FAA weather observation sites and the Cooperative Weather Observers snowfall...

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