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BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 6, 2023) – A 31-year-old Grand Rapids man was injured in a single-vehicle crash northwest of Hudsonville on Monday night. According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Chris Koster, deputies and other first responders were dispatched to 72nd Avenue and Bingham Street at 11:15 PM. That was where a northbound Jeep had struck a mailbox, and then the unnamed motorist over-corrected in trying to get back onto the roadway, lost control of the vehicle, which then veered to the left off of the roadway again. The Jeep hit a ditch, went airborne, and flipped over several times before landing on its top.

South Haven police chased retail fraud suspects for about 27 miles into Holland Saturday night.

Consumers Energy’s last coal power plant is set to be decommissioned, opening up property along Lake Michigan for development.

HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) - A Michigan man was arrested Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop. At 9:05 Sunday morning, ISP Master Trooper Matthew Rogers initiated a traffic stop on a Silverado, driven by Mark A. Ashley, 25, of Grand Rapids, after seeing Ashley speeding on US 31 near Toby Pike.

In a distressing incident that has left a community in shock, a woman was found shot to death in a car near downtown Grand Rapids. Wyoming police have been actively investigating the case and recently conducted a search warrant in connection with the shooting. The tragic event, which took place on May 31, has gripped the attention of local authorities and the public alike. This blog post aims to provide an overview of the incident and the ongoing investigation.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to federal prison for putting his ex-wife through a monthslong campaign of terror that included threats to kill the woman and her children. It was one of the worst stalking cases in West Michigan in recent...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Ottawa County’s relatively new administrator wants an upgraded communications leader who will oversee messaging to the public and press by the county’s various departments. The request to upgrade the current full-time communications manager in the administrator’s office to a communications director at an...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Police are investigating after a man exposed himself to students in Grand Rapids. The incident happened on Wednesday, May 31 on the campus of Grand Rapids Montessori Academy and Innovation Central High School. In a letter to parents, school principals Kerri Reed and Jason McGhee said it happened while students were outside with their teacher.

76-year-old Johnny Bolden was first reported missing on May 30th from Rockford, and was said to have dementia.

A woman who was reported missing after taking her dog for a walk in Zeeland has been found safe, the Zeeland Police Department said.

Grand Action 2.0 describes the venue as a large stage with a canopy, designed with 36.8% green space and boasting 12,000 seats, with 5,000 on the lawn.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Thomas Anthony Zanella, who once owned and operated The Intersection and started Z’s Bar & Restaurant, has died in Phoenix, Arizona. “He was literally one of those larger-than-life people – and he will be missed,” longtime friend, Fritz Gast, told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press.

A Muslim rights group is taking the Kent County Sheriff’s Office to court for forcing a Michigan woman to remove her hijab for a booking photo. The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a claim this week alleging the sheriff’s office violated the religious rights of Jannah Hague, 21, of Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS — As Saturday night's state final wound on, Grand Haven boys volleyball had nowhere to hide. There was no other place they wanted to be, no other team they wanted to face to finish their season.

If you’re visiting Holland, Michigan, and looking to experience the city’s vibrant and eclectic culture, you’re in for a treat. Holland is a wonderful city in Michigan that offers plenty to eager travelers. Part of your trip to Holland would be to visit the Windmill Island Gardens or the Holland State Park, Nelis’ Dutch Village, and perhaps even the beautiful Window on the Waterfront. As you can imagine, the city has deep Dutch roots, so most things have a Dutch theme, perfect for any American travelers who haven’t had the chance to travel to the Netherlands.

A 20-year-old Holland man who walked away from his adult foster home was found safe Sunday morning on Grand Haven's south pier. "Terry Sims has been located, and is safe," said Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Wildfong. "He is being returned to his home. Thank you to the media, and the citizens who helped find him."

HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 4, 2023) – The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department is looking for those involved in the shooting of a house on Holland’s North Side overnight on Sunday. According to Sergeant Jon Smoes, dispatchers were notified at 12:52 AM of shots heard in the...

FLINT, MI – Three people will each serve more than a decade in prison for their roles in the death of a Swartz Creek man in 2020. Treyvon Holcolm, Asia Jenkins and Darryon Miles were each sentenced Monday, June 5, by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Mark W. Latchana to a minimum of 13 years to a maximum of 40 years in prison for second-degree murder.

When 16-year-old Kyla Prude isn’t dancing, she’s at home watching a classic her mom introduced her to: Law and Order. After many marathons, the series cracking down on crime became her favorite.

Deputies responded to a home near W. Lakewood Boulevard and Douglas Avenue after a home was hit by gunfire. No one inside was hurt.