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Driver was traveling over 100 mph prior to Ottawa County crash, police say

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating a rear-end crash on Sunday, Nov. 9, where one driver allegedly reached speeds over 100 mph prior to the collision. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 2:43 p.m. report of a crash near U.S. 31 and Lake Michigan Drive in Grand Haven Township.
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Help those experiencing homelessness this winter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Over the next couple of months, we’ll be enjoying a lot of holiday gatherings and gift giving but it’s important to remember those who might not have even the basics – that’s where the Purse Project comes in. Today we have Denise in studio to tell us about this effort to help seniors and...
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From homeless to helping others: Veteran leads Kent County’s Operation Green Light

Green lights glowed across Kent County this week for Operation Green Light, honoring veterans through Veterans Day.
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Woman hospitalized after crash west of Greenville, police say

A woman is in the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle in northeast Kent County Monday evening.
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New rules would ban camping, long stays at Michigan rest areas and carpools

MICHIGAN, USA — Outside the Fruitport rest area along I-96 you'll see a sign that reads "We want to hear from you!" in big, bold, blue letters. It's just one of many signs the Michigan Department of Transportation has planted throughout the state, asking people to give feedback on its proposed new rules.
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Men to pay back $76k for selling stolen boats in Ottawa County

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An Indiana man will spend up to 15 years in prison for selling stolen pontoon boats in Ottawa County. Lance Holland, of Fort Wayne, IN, was arrested in May 2024 following an investigation into stolen pontoon boat sales. Holland was arrested along with Ceandra Jackson, also from Fort Wayne.
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Anti-violence yard signs up in GR neighborhood

Anti-gun violence yard signs are up all over a Grand Rapids neighborhood a little after a month following the shooting and killing of a 17-year-old. (Nov. 9, 2025)
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The Classes Free Beer and Hot Wings Loved & Hated In School

From English and history to running a full kitchen, here’s what each show host enjoyed learning the most in high school.
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See which Grand Rapids hotels are generating the most room revenue

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Hotels, motels and Airbnbs in Kent County generated a record $274.1 million in room revenue in 2024, driven by a modest increase in room prices and strong sales among leisure and group travelers. Last year’s room revenue was 6% higher than in 2023 and 19%...
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See ‘The Polar Express’ for $1 at this West Michigan theater for a limited...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - All aboard: Phoenix Theatres is bringing back its annual tradition of $1 showings of “The Polar Express” this week. From now through Nov. 13, gather the whole family to experience the animated classic on the big screen in heated reclined seats at Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St. SE.

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