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Suspect charged in stabbing of 11-year-old at Rockford-area home
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A suspect has been charged after police say an 11-year-old girl was stabbed at her Rockford area home around 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Kent County deputies said they were called to the 8000 block of Ella Terrace Court just southeast of Rockford for a report of a man in the home. The girl was stabbed multiple times by the man. The girl was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Murder charges dropped against two men accused in shooting death of 18-year-old
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Murder charges were dropped against two men accused in the shooting death of an 18-year-old man in August 2023. Grand Rapids Police said 18-year-old Paul Anthony Pearson was shot and killed during the early morning hours in the 100 block of Burton Street SW. The...
Prosecutor files charges, ID's suspect in weekend stabbing outside Rockford
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Kent County Prosecutor's Office filed charges Monday against the suspect who police say broke into a home near Rockford and stabbed an 11-year-old girl. Ricardo Castillo is expected to be arraigned Monday afternoon on counts of assault with intent to murder, 1st-degree home invasion,...
Hearing for former trooper accused of killing Samuel Sterling delayed
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A hearing for a former state trooper accused of hitting and killing Samuel Sterling with his patrol vehicle has been delayed. Brian Keely, a former Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper, was supposed to appear in court Monday for a probable cause hearing. That hearing was pushed back due to a delay in processing evidence, according to court documents.
Photos: 55th Annual Start of Summer Celebration returns to Downtown Rockford
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- The official start of summer is near, and the Rockford Chamber of Commerce invited the community to get a head start on welcoming the season at its 55th Annual Start of Summer Celebration. Held downtown from Thursday, June 13 to Sunday, June 17, the family-friendly...
Meet the OK Silver all-conference baseball players for 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The OK Silver Conference compiled a strong spring on the baseball diamond, with Sparta and NorthPointe Christian claiming district championships, while Hopkins posted a 20-win season. With the state tournament wrapping up over the weekend, it’s time for the top athletes to collect their accolades...
Understanding motorcyclist laws in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Today, we welcome back Grand Rapids personal injury lawyer Tom Sinas. When he last appeared on our show, we spent the time talking about bicyclists and what to do if they’re injured in a crash with a motor vehicle. We’re going to stick with that theme today but with a focus on motorcycles and how they’re impacted by Michigan auto no-fault laws. Today, we’ll focus on scenarios where someone is injured, as Sinas Dramis has decades of experience helping those individuals.
Over $2 million raised through Meijer LPGA Classic
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Each year, the Meijer LPGA Classic raises money for Simply Give, a program that supports food pantries in the Midwest. This year, tournament organizers set an ambitious goal of raising $2 million. That goal was reached over the weekend, bringing the total amount donated to...
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