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GR man in custody following Plainfield Twp. home invasion, assault
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man is in custody following a home invasion and assault reported in Plainfield Township Friday morning. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) says a 54-year-old man from Grand Rapids assaulted and bound a 65-year-old Belmont woman in her own home near Van Dam and Packer drives.
Farewell, Michigan: Retailer Shuts 3 Stores: Selling Everything Including Fixtures and Equipment
The ongoing financial issues of the discount retailerTuesday Morninghave led to them selling everything - including fixtures and equipment. Last month I wrote an article about the discount retailer known as Tuesday Morningclosing three of its stores in Michigan.
Police Stop Fentanyl Shipment Large Enough To Kill Everyone In Michigan
FDA Agents made a major drug bust this week that could have killed everyone in the state of Michigan. FDA agents seized 20 kilos of fentanyl that were being transported from Grand Rapids to Detroit. How Much Does A Kilo Weigh?. A kilogram (kg) is stated to be 2.2 times...
This Michigan Cemetery Is One Of The Oldest In America
I was driving home with my wife Lindsey and went past the Fulton Street Cemetery and she told me she believed it was one of the oldest in the state. It was established in 1838 which makes it Grand Rapids' oldest remaining public cemetery but it turns out it's not the oldest one in the state of Michigan.
Deputies: 3-year-old drowned in pond near Kent County apartments
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A toddler, who went missing on Sunday, has been found dead according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 5 p.m., members with the agency’s dive team recovered the body of a 3-year-old boy from a pond in Gaines Township. Investigators think...
Deputies: Missing 3-year-old drowned in pond near GR
A 3-year-old boy drowned in a pond near his Grand Rapids-area home on Sunday, deputies say. (March 26, 2023) Deputies: Missing 3-year-old drowned in pond near …. A 3-year-old boy drowned in a pond near his Grand Rapids-area home on Sunday, deputies say. (March 26, 2023) Teen overdose deaths have...
Festival of the Arts set to start summer off right!
Festival of the Arts happens June 2-4 in downtown Grand Rapids. Starting in 1970, the celebration of music, performance, and arts of all kinds began as a nod to Alexander Calder’s La Grande Vitesse— the piece in what is now Calder Plaza. The structure and festival have grown...
My Story Started at GRCC: Ryan Kauffman opens his own business and sends employees to GRCC for training
March 27, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Ryan Kauffman is the owner and president of Control Solutions Inc, a locally based, nationally recognized Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning contractor. Start at Grand Rapids Community College and go anywhere. Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave...
Driver of stolen vehicle arrested after police chase, crash on I-196
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Police arrested the driver of a stolen car who fled police before crashing in the I-196 median near Hudsonville. The incident began around 10:20 p.m. Sunday, March 26, when Holland police spotted a stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and headed toward the expressway.
DEA seizes 20 kilograms of fentanyl in Oakland County drug bust, the largest in state history
A massive shipment of fentanyl heading to Detroit from Grand Rapids this week was intercepted by Federal drug agents who say the amount was enough to kill nearly everyone in Michigan.
Moms Demand Action: Group fighting for end to gun violence
Sunday a group of concerned and determined women gathered at Fountain Street Church for a meeting of Moms Demand Action- the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence.
Morning Buzz: March 27
1. Tulip Time is revealing their partner for the festival's end-of-the-week fireworks, Latin Americans United For Progress. The nonprofit says it wanted to play a part in Tulip Time; to connect Holland's Latino community to Dutch culture. The fireworks are Saturday, May 13, capping off a week of Dutch dancing,...
OCSO: Man jailed after crashing stolen vehicle on I-196
HUDSONVILLE (WOOD-AM) - Sheriff's deputies in Ottawa County say a 20-year-old man is jailed after crashing a stolen vehicle in the median of Interstate 196 in Hudsonville. A pursuit started around 10:20 p.m. It was called off near Byron Road. The crashed vehicle was found near 32nd Avenue.
Large industrial building planned near Grand Rapids
GAINES TOWNSHIP, MI — A Kentwood-based development firm says it hopes to begin construction by late next month on a 200,000-square-foot industrial building on 60th Street SE near Patterson Avenue in Gaines Township. The structure, which could host multiple businesses, will provide space for distribution, warehousing and logistics, or...
This Michigan City Has Lots of Singles
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Try Michigan, if you want to find a significant other. According to a recent study, one Michigan city has the second most singles in America. That’s a lot of people single and looking to mingle. WalletHub recently published a study that...
Now is the time to get new flooring in your home
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – You know what they say, spring is the season of awakening and great change and that could not be more true when it comes to taking on a home improvement project! Whether you’re considering something big or small, Standale Home Studio, and the local partnerships they’ve established, can help you with any project.
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