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Police respond to West Ottawa schools after phone threat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Police are at several school buildings in the West Ottawa Schools district after a phone threat was made about 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 19. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said someone made a threat of violence during a phone call to West Ottawa High School. If...
Man struck by train in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A 30-year-old man is at a local hospital recovering after he was struck by a train in Grand Rapids, authorities said. Grand Rapids police and firefighters responded just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, to an area near Seward Avenue and Seventh Street NW. There, first responders found a man with a significant foot injury.
Bus garage fire leads Kelloggsville Public Schools to shut down for the day
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A bus garage fire early Friday morning led to Kelloggsville Public Schools closing for the day. At approximately 12 a.m. Friday morning, a bus garage owned by Kelloggsville Public Schools caught fire, according to the school. Education: Food Network star Chef Jet Tila gives cooking...
Did police call you about missed jury duty? It’s the latest scam in West Michigan.
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Have police called you to let you know you recently missed jury duty? Or, that you have an outstanding warrant out for your arrest?. Hang up. It’s the latest scam the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is dealing with. If you purchase a product...
Kent Co. Sheriff's Office: Students find handgun in Kenowa Hills High School bathroom left by Kent Co. Marine Officer
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A handgun was discovered by students in a Kenowa Hills High School bathroom Wednesday, according to a letter sent home to parents by the district's superintendent. The handgun was discovered in the bathroom after school hours by two students who quickly told school staff. Superintendent...
After blocking 162-unit townhome project, West Michigan city lands in court
WALKER, MI — Real Estate development firm Jade Pig Ventures is suing the city of Walker after the municipality’s planning commission voted 5-4 in February to block a 162-unit townhome project on a 50-acre property on Greenridge Drive NW. Jade Pig Ventures, founded by Grand Rapids area businessman...
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