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Michigan's Canada goose management program expands to include euthanasia
LANSING, Mich — A long-standing policy designed to control the Canada Goose population in Michigan has added a new option to control the geese population. For years, the Wildlife Division of Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has worked to resolve human-goose conflicts using several different methods. But one method that was rarely ever used could begin to become more commonplace: euthanasia.
Spartans take on Boston College in annual Red Bandanna Game Saturday
BOSTON — Boston College will face Michigan State on Saturday night on Saturday night in the 11th annual Red Bandanna Game. The game honors former BC lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died while leading people to safety in the South Tower of the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 attacks.
Families of Oxford shooting victims lose appeal over school's liability for tragedy
DETROIT, Michigan — The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Oxford school district on Thursday in a lawsuit that seeks to hold employees partly responsible for a shooting that killed four students and wounded others in 2021. The court, in a 3-0 opinion, said lawyers for...
Kent County Sheriff sergeant injured after fight with alleged purse snatcher
KENT COUNTY, Michigan — A Kent County Sheriff's Office sergeant is injured after an altercation Thursday morning, deputies said. It happened when the sergeant pulled over a car around 10 a.m. The car, a black Dodge Durango, was allegedly linked to recent purse snatchings across Kent County. The sergeant...
No charges will be pursued in shooting that killed 2 after Detroit Lions game
DETROIT — A man who fired one shot that killed two people at a popular tailgating site after Sunday's Detroit Lions game was acting in self-defense and will not be charged, authorities said Wednesday. “It is absolutely tragic that during all the fun and merrymaking at a Lions tailgate...
Police: Threat against Grandville schools not believed to be credible
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — The threat made toward "Grandville Intermediate" on Wednesday has been determined to be not credible, according to the Grandville Police Department. School officials were first alerted of the threat on Wednesday through OK2SAY, a tip line for students to report possible threats and other concerns. Because...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to Van Andel Arena this December
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will make their grand return to the Van Andel Arena this December. The orchestra is coming to Grand Rapids on their tour called, "The Lost Christmas Eve." The Lost Christmas Eve is the final chapter in TSO's Christmas trilogy and is based...
'Lets play some music... and try to save a life' | Strummin' for Suicide Awareness this weekend in Dorr
DORR, Mich. — After the loss of his son in 2022, a West Michigan man is hoping an event he helped organize will save the life of someone else. "He had the biggest smile and the biggest heart out of anyone ever," said Dave Johnson. "Very adventurous young man, he loved hunting and fishing."
Would you miss your own wedding for the Lions to win the Super Bowl?
DETROIT — A new survey suggests that Detroit Lions fans are willing to give up some pretty big things in life just to see the team hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning the Super Bowl. Of all of the NFL teams, it's pretty easy to argue that the...
Macomb County man takes home millions from Michigan Lottery win
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — A Macomb County man's life has changed with just one email notification. The 52-year-old player said when he recently got a prize notification from the Michigan Lottery, he was anticipating to win $5 or $100. When he logged into his account, he couldn't believe what he was seeing: A prize totaling $4.57 million.
‘Biggest in the world’: Special Olympics Michigan opens Unified Sports & Inclusion Center
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The world’s largest Special Olympics training center is opening Thursday in West Michigan. The organization's Unified Sports & Inclusion Center ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off at 11 a.m. Athlete Katie VanOverien will carry the Olympic torch in the ceremony. She told 13 ON YOUR SIDE...
How you can help choose the best poutine in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The fourth annual Poutine Week is underway in Grand Rapids—and they need your help deciding which restaurant offers the best unique poutine. Poutine Week was started by the Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority to highlight restaurants on Michigan Street. This year, there are 14 participating restaurants offering their own take on the classic Canadian dish comprised of French fries, gravy and cheese curds.
Kent Co. Sheriff's Office finds stolen vehicle suspect with help of tips, drones
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A stolen vehicle suspect was taken into custody on Wednesday evening thanks to the help of tips and drones utilized by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. KCSO said around 11 p.m. deputies went to an area near 100th Street and US-131 and found a stolen vehicle unoccupied.
Michigan lowers flags to honor slain Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags within the Capitol and public buildings across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday. This is to honor the life and service of Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter who was killed in the line of duty this past weekend.
Body found in Lake Michigan off Silver Beach
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — A body was found in Lake Michigan off of Silver Beach, the Berrien County Sheriff's Office reports. Police were called to the beach in St. Joseph on Wednesday at 4:19 p.m. There, officials retrieved a body from the water. Attempts to save the man's life...
Grandville Public Schools closed Thursday after anonymous tip of alleged threat
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Grandville Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 19 due to an alleged threat made toward "Grandville Intermediate." The school district shared a letter with parents Wednesday evening saying that they received a tip through OK2SAY letting them know there was a possible threat. The district...
Hundreds of servers, bartenders rally at the Michigan Capitol Building to 'Save MI Tips'
LANSING, Mich. — One of the biggest fears from some of the tip workers 13 ON YOUR SIDE talked to Wednesday morning is if minimum wage increases for them, then the amount of tips they'll receive will decrease because of rising costs. That's why hundreds of them came out...
3 huskies taken away by animal control after attacking, killing cat in Grand Rapids neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County Animal Control is taking away three huskies from their owner after they attacked and killed a cat on Grand Rapids northwest side according to police. Charlie and Harrison Remelts said their cat Mrs. P has been a part of their lives for 13...
Detroit suburbs sue to try to stop the shipment of radioactive soil from New York
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Communities near a suburban Detroit landfill are suing to try to stop the shipment of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York state. The lawsuit filed Monday in Wayne County court follows a tense town hall meeting and claims by elected officials, including two members of Congress, that they were in the dark about plans to bring truckloads to a landfill in Van Buren Township, roughly 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Detroit, through the end of the year.
Consumers Energy gifts Greater Grand Rapids NAACP Branch an electric vehicle
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Greater Grand Rapids NAACP branch has a sweet new ride to mobilize their cause. In an effort to get more electric vehicles on the road, Consumers Energy gifted the organization a fully-electric van at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. “This really ties into the work...
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