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Woman hit by truck while riding electric bike in Grand Rapids, seriously hurt
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A woman riding an electric bike was hit by a truck, causing serious injuries, the Grand Rapids Police Department says. Officers say a woman was riding her bike eastbound on 44th Street around 10 a.m. when she was hit by a truck that was turning from Plymouth Avenue.
Grand Rapids Woman Charged After Stabbing Incident in Barry County, Michigan
A Grand Rapids woman is facing charges after a stabbing incident that took place in Barry County, Michigan, over the weekend. The altercation occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday at a residence on Noffke Drive in Thornapple Township, according to state police. Upon arrival, Michigan State Police found two individuals...
5 things to know about $184M Grand Rapids amphitheater
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — After years of planning and fundraising, a ceremonial groundbreaking for Acrisure Amphitheater, the 12,000-capacity venue that officials say will transform a sprawling stretch of Market Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids, is happening Tuesday. It’s a big moment in a project that has been a major...
Pilot reported seeing 'moisture' before fatal plane crash in Claxton
The Michigan pilot who was killed in a single-engine plane crash in the Claxton community on April 12 reported that the plane was accumulating “moisture," shortly before he called out "Mayday" and the plane began its deadly descent. That's among the details issued as part of the National Traffic...
New housing supports teen mothers in Kent County
A basket of books is the first thing Shaetiaunna Green’s toddlers head for at Grace’s Table, a non-profit program to support teen mothers. “Did you read books? (baby talk) The Brown Bear Book?”. She had just turned 19 when she started coming to Grace’s Table with her then...
Storm Team 8 Forecast, 5 a.m., 051924
Warmer and more humid, with highs in the mid 80s and dew points climbing into the 60s. Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to mostly sunny skies into the afternoon. Similar to Saturday, an isolated pop-up shower is possible but unlikely for most. (May 19, 2024)
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