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Grandville Public Schools close Thursday after anonymous tip of alleged threat
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Grandville Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 18 due to an alleged threat made toward "Grandville Intermediate." The school district shared a letter with parents Wednesday evening letting them know that they received a tip through OK2say letting them know there was a possible threat.
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...
Kentwood Police Officers push man home after power chair dies on the street
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A West Michigan man is extremely thankful two Kentwood Police Officers came to his rescue late Monday night after his power chair died on the side of the road. Dominic Russell was on his way home on his power chair late Monday night when it started...
Grand Rapids teen charged in shooting that critically wounded man
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A teenager is accused of wounding a man in a shooting earlier this month. The Grand Rapids Police Department announced that 16-year-old Cartiyae Pascal is facing assault with intent to murder and felony weapons charges. On Sept. 1, someone called police about a shooting in...
Father of 9-year-old who brought loaded gun to GRPS school takes plea deal
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The father of a student who brought a gun to a Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) elementary school last year has taken a plea deal. Jaquon Tucker pleaded no contest to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker.
‘I’m not looking for vengeance’ | ArtPrize artist wants sculpture piece back
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Artist Marv Graff from Kansas City, MO left his Grand Rapids' ArtPrize installation Sunday at the JW Marriott hotel for a quick break. When he came back, a vintage crown on top of his “I’ll be Swan” sculpture was missing. “It's the...
Man sentenced to prison for Grand Rapids armed robbery, murder
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Omi Medina-Pagan, 47, has been sentenced to 26.5 to 60 years for the murder of 26-year-old Pacifique Uwimana according to Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker. Uwimana's body was discovered along Plaster Creek in December of 2023. Uwimana's death was ruled a homicide and police found...
40 YEARS OF SERVICE | Meals on Wheels recognizes milestone with special 'behind the scenes' event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meals on Wheels Western Michigan celebrated 40 years of service by hosting facility tours and reflecting on their efforts to feed thousands of people in need. The open house “behind the scenes” event was held Wednesday morning at the organization’s Grandville headquarters. Guests got to...
When ALS took her ability to paint, artist turned to LEGO bricks for art
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Sharon Vance is an artist. Five years ago, a diagnosis of a rare form of ALS impacted her ability to create. "I used to be able to hold my arms up to draw or paint, but it's really hard to do that now," said Vance. "I love to draw and paint, and I really wanted to keep doing that, but the fine detail I just couldn't do anymore, and it was really frustrating."
Man facing slew of charges after kidnapping, sexually assaulting ex-girlfriend found guilty
IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend in 2022 was found guilty, according to court documents. Kurt Gene Franklyn, 54, of Roseville, was found guilty of home invasion, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Franklyn had also...
Taco John's closes Michigan locations
MICHIGAN, USA — A Mexican-inspired fast food chain that had just expanded to Michigan a year ago has closed up shop. Taco John's closed all five Michigan restaurant locations, a company spokesperson said. Any reference to their Michigan locations has been scrubbed from their website. This comes after the...
2 South Haven firefighters to be recognized at annual memorial service
ROSCOMMON, Mich. — Two South Haven firefighters will be honored this weekend at an annual statewide memorial service. Each year, firefighters and their families meet at the Memorial Wall at the Michigan State Firemen's Association in Roscommon for a service. The memorial features a 12-foot-tall statue of a firefighter rescuing a child and a wall of fallen firefighters' names.
Grand Rapids police investigating shooting after man found dead in parked car
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man was found dead in a parked car in Grand Rapids Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Fremont Avenue NW just before 8 a.m. on reports of a person with blood on themselves in the front seat of a car. The man was declared dead at the scene.
Search for suspects underway following overnight home invasion, car theft in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids police are searching for suspects after a vehicle and laptop were allegedly stolen from a home overnight. Police say it happened just before 2 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 1400 block of Hope Street SE in Grand Rapids. The suspect or suspects entered the home but did not make contact with the residents.
Ohio sheriff defends comments about Kamala Harris supporters, says 'I am a Law Man...Not a Politician!'
RAVENNA, Ohio — Days after making comments about supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris critics have described as hateful, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski has finally spoken out, defending his actions and declaring them protected by his right to free speech. In his initial Facebook post over the weekend,...
Allegan County Sheriff: Botched attempt at passing leads to crash that injures 2
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Two people are in the hospital after an attempt to pass went wrong in Watson Township Tuesday. The Allegan County Sheriff's Department said just after 5:45 p.m., an SUV on 116th tried to pass a pickup truck ahead of it. After turning out, the SUV's...
New Grand Rapids fire station hopes to shorten response times
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Cutting down on response times. That's the plan for the Grand Rapids Fire Department and their coverage of the southeast side of the city. The groundbreaking of a new fire station at Kendall St. and Kalamazoo Ave. is a way fire officials hope to accomplish that goal.
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