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1 hospitalized with serious injuries after US-131 crash near Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Monday morning after a crash on US-131. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on northbound US-131 south of West River, according to Michigan State Police. Arraignment: Teen charged with murder in Kalamazoo Jackson Street shooting.
Man Fatally Stabbed in Grand Rapids, Suspect in Custody as Police Investigate
A tragic afternoon in Grand Rapids resulted in the death of a man on Sunday after being fatally stabbed, confirmed authorities. The Grand Rapids Police Department reported that the incident occurred in the 800 block of Alpine Avenue NW, and officers were summoned around 3:20 p.m., as per WZZM 13. Despite efforts from first responders to administer life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
State police trooper who struck and killed Samuel Sterling ‘heartbroken’ by death, attorney says
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A state police trooper who drove an unmarked cruiser and fatally struck Samuel Sterling -- a man a fugitive team sought to arrest -- is heartbroken by the death, his attorney said. Norton Shores attorney Marc Curtis indicated he is representing the trooper. Sterling, 25, was...
Residents and visitors voice concerns about possible permit parking program in Grand Rapids neighborhood near John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — City leaders are driving around the idea of adding a residential parking permit program to the Southwest Neighborhood near John Ball Zoo. Under the plan, residents would pay $30 a year for a permit and could pay $2 a day for a visitor permit for a limited number of visitors.
Our 10 favorite photos from Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills and UPREP prom
KENTWOOD, MI — Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills and Grand Rapids University Prep Academy students attended their 2024 prom at Viewpond Banquet Hall in Kentwood on Saturday, April 27. Here are our 10 favorite photos from freelance photojournalist Chris duMond, who was there to document all of the moments. You...
Grand Rapids Memorial Day parade moved to Saturday, May 25
To make is more convenient for the community James Meeks of the United Veterans Council of Kent County says they are changing the date, time and route for their annual Memorial Day parade in downtown Grand Rapids. “Because people have to go away on Memorial Day we are going to...
Teenager Hospitalized After Shooting in Grand Rapids, Police Seek Witnesses
A teenage boy was hospitalized after a shooting incident in Grand Rapids, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, authorities reported. The 16-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to his back following gunshots heard on the 700 block of Southeast Ardmore Street, as confirmed by the Grand Rapids Police Department.
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