Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Oakland County woman charged in arrest phone scam after accomplice accidentally texts federal agent
KENT COUNTY, Mich. – A 51-year-old woman from Milford is facing federal charges for her role in an arrest scam in West Michigan. The scam reportedly attempted to obtain $60,000 from a Kent County resident to avoid arrest and prosecution. Legitimate law enforcement and court officials will never demand...
10 most expensive homes sold in Kent County, May 6-12
A house in Grand Rapids that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kent County in the past week. In total, 193 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $384,070, or $253 per square foot.
Kent County scraps $380M landfill diversion plan, project partner sues for unpaid work
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County’s $380 million plan to nearly double the amount of garbage diverted from landfills has been scrapped, and the county’s former project partner is now is suing the county for alleged breach of contract. Canada-based Anaergia is seeking $2.28 million from the...
Mayor Bliss prioritizing hotel tax increase, homelessness in last 7 months in office
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss plans to use her last seven months in office to rally voters behind a countywide lodging tax increase and house 100 people who have been chronically homeless. Bliss, who has served as mayor for more than eight years but became term-limited after a successful 2014...
Mistaken text to federal agent results in fraud charge for Milford woman
GRAND RAPIDS — A federal grand jury has charged a Milford woman with taking part in a fraud scheme that sought to obtain $60,000 from a west Michigan woman, but instead mistakenly targeted a federal agent. Kari Melissa Morales, 51, was indicted Monday in U.S. District Court for the...
Michigan State Police sergeant dies unexpectedly, troopers say
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan State Police announced the loss of one of their own. Sgt. Matt Rogers was found unresponsive in his home on Sunday morning, troopers said in a post on X. Rogers was a graduate of the 113th Trooper Recruit School serving at the Rockford Post,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.