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Shooting leads police to bust of ‘tremendously dangerous’ carfentanil

An afternoon shooting in the city of Wyoming that left a man with a bullet in his leg put investigators on the path to a record seizure of carfentanil, which law enforcement called "tremendously dangerous."
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Motorcyclist dies after crash on Eastern Ave in Wyoming

A motorcyclist died after a crash with a suspected drunk driver Friday morning on Eastern Avenue in Wyoming.
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Smoke rises from fire at apartment complex garage near Grandville

A garage at an apartment complex near Grandville caught fire Friday, sending a plume of thick black smoke into the air.
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New first-of-its-kind service in West Michigan for those with behavioral health issues

In the past when a person experiencing mental health issues needed to transfer between facilities, he or she often rode in a police car or ambulance. Leaders at Life EMS Ambulance and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services decided there must be a better alternative. “We’re transporting these patients often...
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Grand Rapids Welcomes New Zero-Waste Bulk Store Downtown

Eco-friendly shopping is getting easier in Grand Rapids. Earthly Refillery, the city’s first zero-waste refillery, has been helping locals cut down on single-use plastics since opening up in southeast Grand Rapids in 2022. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and buy products by the ounce,...
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Woman arrested in connection to Oceana County fatal shooting

OCEANA COUNTY, MI -- Police have arrested a 46-year-old Oceana County woman in connection with the fatal shooting of a 46-year-old man. Police did not release the Ferry Township woman’s name pending arraignment. The shooting was reported around 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 in the 4000 block of East...
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Crews respond to overnight fire in Wyoming

WYOMING, Mich. — Crews were on scene battling a fire that broke out at a Wyoming building overnight. Wyoming dispatch said the fire began around 1 a.m. Friday at a building on 32nd Street between Madison Avenue and Union Avenue. It began in a machine and quickly spread to the roof.
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City seeks feedback on potential trash service switch

Some Grand Rapids residents could see a change in their trash services if the City goes through with its proposed plan to move to a single-hauler system. This would make the City responsible for collecting all trash, recycling and yard waste. The City proposed switching to a single-hauler system earlier...
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Homeless service center OK’d for Leonard Street corridor after months of controversy

The Grand Rapids Planning Commission has approved a faith-based nonprofit’s request to relocate from a residential neighborhood on the city’s west side to a nearby commercial corridor, despite concerns from nearby residents and business owners. Matthew’s House Ministry’s request for a special land use permit allowing...
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Ain’t That a Peach: Peach Festival back at Robinette’s in Grand Rapids

The Robinette's Peach Festival is back to celebrate the juicy crop with family fun, food, games, and live performances.

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