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‘I killed somebody’: Suspect used sword in NW Grand Rapids homicide, docs say
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The suspect in a northwest Grand Rapids homicide used a sword to kill Lynn Edward Jones earlier this week, according to court documents obtained by FOX 17. Jones was fatally injured after reports of a stabbing near Alpine Avenue and Seventh Street on Sunday, according...
Plane full of puppies rescued from puppy mill arrives in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dozens of puppies are safe and going to homes in Michigan tonight thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation. Nearly 60 schnauzers and mini schnauzers were rescued from a suspected puppy mill in North Carolina. "These mothers and fathers lived in horrific conditions along with many...
240 jobs to be cut as part of Grand Rapids area call center closure
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Charter Communications plans to close a call center at 335 Walker Ave. NW in Walker in late June, a move that will eliminate 240 jobs. The company made the announcement to the state of Michigan in a WARN Notice, which mandates advance notice of mass layoffs.
This coffee shop's Korean food was so good, it turned into a restaurant
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It’s a unique taste of home for some in West Michigan. For others, a taste like they’ve never had before. Get ready for a pick-me-up from a must-try restaurant on Michigan Street called Kaffeine. When you think of the performance of a restaurant,...
AAPI Heritage Month | How you can celebrate in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and different organizations in Grand Rapids will be hosting celebrations and events to recognize it. The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) has a month of family-friendly activities planned including an artist panel, a history exhibit,...
City of Grand Rapids to lose another economic development department leader
The city of Grand Rapids will soon be on its third economic development department leader within the past year. Jono Klooster, the city’s interim economic development director, is stepping down from his role this summer after working in the department for about 14 years. Klooster has no immediate plans...
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