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."
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.
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.