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22-year-old Grand Rapids man on motorcycle dies after striking power pole
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 22-year-old man died in a Friday evening motorcycle crash in Ottawa County. A man was driving his motorcycle around 9:35 p.m. May 10 east on Leonard Street near Tallmadge Drive in Tallmade Township when he lost control in a curve, according to a release from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.
Michigan State Trooper Suspended After Fatal Collision with Fugitive in Kentwood, AG's Office Investigating
Shockwaves continue to ripple through Michigan as the Attorney General's office investigates the death of 25-year-old Samuel Sterling, who was fatally struck by an unmarked Michigan State Police vehicle during a foot chase. The hunt for Sterling, who had warrants for his arrest, culminated tragically outside a Burger King in Kentwood on April 17, as reported by WWJ and confirmed by footage from multiple law enforcement body cams and in-car cameras.
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18-Year-Old Hospitalized Following Shooting in Wyoming, Michigan as Police Seek Witnesses
Gunfire erupted Friday night in Wyoming, Michigan, leaving a young man hospitalized with injuries. As reported by WZZM 13, the Wyoming Police Department responded to multiple calls of shots fired at around 10:20 p.m. near the intersection of 32nd Street SE and South Division Avenue. An 18-year-old local resident was...
Briggs blasts 17 kills as Supernovas drop regular season finale to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI.- Rookie Paige Briggs had one of her best efforts of the season with a 17-kill performance as the Omaha Supernovas dropped a 16-25, 25-23, 25-23, 24-26, 10-15 five-set contest to the Grand Rapids Rise (12-12) Sunday night at Van Andel Arena. Omaha ends the regular season 16-8...
Deer Tracks Junction employee, owner's son, dies from injuries after falling in giraffe enclosure
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — 27-year-old Tyler Powell, the son of the owner of Deer Tracks Junction, has passed away from his injuries after almost three weeks of fighting for his life in the hospital. On April 19, Kent County deputies responded to Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park just after...
Man sentenced in Kent Co. animal abuse case
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The man found with over two dozen exotic animals in his Kent County home—including some that were neglected or dead—learned his sentence Wednesday. Michael Thomas Lawton was sentenced to two years probation. He is not allowed to own any animals during this time.
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