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Michigan State Police release report on shooting death of 5-year-old in Newaygo
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — Editors note: The following story contains quotes and information from a police report in which names, ages and other identifying information was redacted. Less than a month after the shooting death of a 5-year-old, Michigan State Police have released their full report on the incident.
Law enforcement conducts human trafficking, sextortion sting, arrests 4 suspects in Newaygo Co.
NEWAYGO COUNTY — On Thursday, April 18, a multi-jurisdictional task force called MMIONHOST (Mecosta, Montcalm, Isabella, Osceola and Newaygo County Sheriff’s Offices, MSP and the FBI) conducted a Human Trafficking/Sextortion Operation hosted by the Newaygo County Sheriff`s Office. The operation targeted suspects seeking sex workers and/or taking advantage of human trafficking victims near the city of Newaygo. As a result of the operation, two people were arrested for solicitation and accosting a minor (less than 16 years of age). Two other suspects were arrested for solicitation/prostitution (persons 18 years of age and older). The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office said all decoys used in the operation were adults. No minors were involved or harmed.
Check Out the Huge Private Beach at this West Michigan Cabin Home
As most people in west Michigan know, you don't have to travel to the East Coast, or the Gulf of Mexico, just to see beachfront property. In fact, west Michigan especially has a TON of beautiful beachfront homes and cabins that make for great getaway spots. And out in west-central...
Injured baby fox cuddles with stuffed animal at West Michigan rescue
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - An injured fox kit has befriended a stuffed animal - a fox - at West Michigan Wildlife Center after being rescued by a good Samaritan. The 5-week-old fox was found April 16, lying on a road in Oceana County’s Walkerville. The fox was unable to move and was taken to the wildlife rehabilitation center in Ada.
How a controversial mural at Grant Middle School led to 2 board members being recalled
GRANT, Mich. — Rachal Gort and Richard Vance are facing recall elections on May 7 as two challengers are attempting to fill their seats on the Grant Public Schools Board of Education. The recall effort stems from a school board vote to terminate a contract with Family Health Care,...
Bird flu hits turkey flock in Newaygo County as virus spreads in Michigan
A turkey flock in Newaygo County tested positive for bird flu. It’s the second commercial poultry flock in the state this year known to have been infected with the disease. The bird flu is highly contagious and farmers are required to kill the infected birds to prevent the disease from spreading.
Dry air, gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning for West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Due to gusty winds and dry air, a Red Flag Warning will go into effect starting at noon Monday. This alert applies to Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo and Van Buren Counties, according to the National Weather Service. Until the warning is cleared, West...
Brews & Beats Festival offers tastes from Michigan brewers, musicians
Celebrate the warming weather with beer, wine and cider accompanied by live music against the backdrop of beautiful Pentwater Lake. The annual Brews & Beats Festival is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Village Green, 231 S. Hancock St. in Pentwater. “Our lake views with...
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