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SNEAK PEEK | A look inside the new CSNIP clinic coming to Walker
WALKER, Mich. — In an effort to expand access to affordable veterinary care, Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership (CSNIP) is opening up a new location in Walker. CSNIP first opened in 2001 as a mobile clinic providing spay and neuter services to West Michigan. As the community need for affordable vet care grew, CSNIP opened a stationary clinic in 2006.
Holland Hospital expanding behavioral health services with help from $3 million grant
HOLLAND, Mich. — Inpatient behavioral health services at Holland Hospital will be expanded soon thanks to a $3 million grant from the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA). This funding aims to address mental health concerns in West Michigan, especially in Ottawa County. It was approved by the Michigan...
Meijer Gardens working to get chrysanthemum display ready for October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Workers at Frederik Meijer Gardens are getting ready for one of its longest-running seasonal displays. The "Mums at Meijer Gardens" annual display is returning for its 26th year on Oct. 1 and if you visit now, you can see the preparation for the month-long event on full display.
Allegan County man accused of sexually assaulting woman while she was asleep, a slew of other crimes
ALLEGAN, Mich. — A West Michigan man is facing a slew of sex crimes. Casey Letts, 33, is accused of downloading and sharing large amounts of child porn via Telegram and Instagram. That activity tipped off the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which then got the Michigan...
Michigan man serving life for Alabama murder also sentenced in Wisconsin killing
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A Michigan man already serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama also has been ordered to spend life in prison for the killing of a man in Wisconsin. Caleb Anderson, 25, received his second life sentence on Monday in a Green Bay...
Lions down 2 defensive players as they get ready for Monday night game against Seahawks
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are 2-1 thanks to a defense that has made up for a shaky start from what was expected to be a high-scoring offense. The Lions are averaging just 18.7 points in regulation and have scored only three points in the fourth quarter. That's why, eight months after their run to the NFC Championship game, they are lucky to have any wins. They needed a late field goal to force overtime in a 26-20 Week 1 victory over Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.
What you need to know about Ludington State Park's partial closure
LUDINGTON, Mich. — Ludington State Park will be partially closed for nearly nine months as it gets some improvements to its roads, parking lots and pedestrian walkways. Much of the park will be off limits until July 1, 2025 while crews work to do pavement work on the park's main road and the Hamlin Lake day-use area parking lot, expand parking at Lake Michigan and the warming shelters and enhancing traffic and pedestrian flow at the park entrance.
Rockford photographer teams up with Meijer for 2025 calendar release
MICHIGAN, USA — West Michigan native and photographer Nick Irwin has launched his fourth calendar collaboration with Michigan-based Meijer. Many of the photos in the calendar were taken in West Michigan, like Grand Rapids' iconic Blue Bridge or Holland’s colorful springtime tulips. “It’s just about getting out and...
'Spontaneous combustion' cause of Portage church fire, officials say
PORTAGE, Mich. — A fire at a Portage church was caused by materials spontaneously combusting, according to fire officials. The fire broke out at Valley Family Church on Vincent Avenue around midnight Tuesday. Fire crews at the scene found smoke inside the building. A small fire was later located in the church's workshop with help from a church employee, who had been watching the fire through security cameras.
Police chase ends in suspect vehicle crashing into Niles pizza restaurant
NILES, Mich. — An SUV that fled a traffic stop in Berrien County early Tuesday morning crashed into a pizza restaurant's facade, sparking a fire. The Berrien County Sheriff's Office said around 4:50 a.m., a deputy spotted an SUV speeding along US-12 near Weaver Road in Bertrand Township. The...
Cocktails campaign serves up delicious drinks and charity donations in Holland
HOLLAND, Mich. — There’s still time to support West Michigan charities and try some unique and tasty cocktails at the same time. There’s just about one week left to take part in the all-new community cocktails campaign in Holland. Jessica Daly with Tulyp Hotel told 13 ON...
Deputies find body of 21-year-old man believed to have drowned in Mecosta Co.
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — Deputies located the body of a 21-year-old man who is believed to have drowned Monday after the boat he was on capsized. Authorities identified the victim as Gavin Miller. The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Lower Evans Lake in Mecosta County. Deputies say a...
Suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old girl denied bond, Chief calls shooting 'cowardly'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's been more than four months since the shooting death of 15-year-old Laki'jah Williams. Investigators said she was shot and killed near Studio Park in Downtown Grand Rapids while riding a scooter. Josiah Pittman, 18, is now charged with 2nd degree murder in her death.
West Michigan deer dying from fly disease
MICHIGAN, USA — Deer in West Michigan are dying in groups due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. The deer become infected when bitten by a midge fly. EHD is not uncommon and is not a concern, said Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) acting deer biologist Chad Fedewa. He said yearly outbreaks have hit the lower peninsula for the past decade.
Divers search Michigan river after missing janitor's body parts are found in water
BAY CITY, Mich. — Divers searched a Michigan river Monday, days after the discovery of a school janitor's body parts in the water. Justie Stilwell's disappearance and death have been unsettling in Bay City, located about 112 miles (180.25 kilometers) northwest of Detroit, where the 41-year-old worked at Handy Middle School.
Man admits to drinking and driving, hitting and killing woman in front of her child in Allegan Co.
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — On Sept. 19, a woman was riding her bike in Allegan when a driver hit her with their car. The driver then drove off. Police said that life-saving measures were attempted on scene, however the woman, now identified as Tracey Lynn Decker, did die from her injuries.
Man charged for vandalism of Grand Rapids Candied Yam
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man has been arrested in connection to the vandalism of the Candied Yam just before midnight on Friday. Just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, the shop's staff became aware of what had happened thanks to community members who noticed the vandalism. Two doors and six windows had been broken.
Yelloh, iconic yellow-truck home delivery service once known as Schwan's, ending operations
MARSHALL, Minn — Yelloh, the frozen food home delivery service known for decades as Schwan's, is ending operations. On Monday, Yelloh announced the company is closing operations and will "permanently park its iconic yellow delivery vehicles." The 72-year-old frozen food operation was founded by Marvin Schwan in Marshall, Minnesota....
Investment firm eyes site of now-demolished Charley’s Crab restaurant for Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A massive redevelopment effort backed by the DeVos and Van Andel families could transform the Grand Rapids skyline as soon as the fall of 2028. Progressive Companies and Michigan Growth Advisors shared plans for the $738 million Fulton + Market project to develop more than 1.2 million square feet on vacant riverfront property.
This multi-million dollar project Kalamazoo County is planning to combat the housing shortage
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Kalamazoo County leaders have their work cut out for them. They hope to squash the burgeoning housing shortage with a new plan. A survey done by the Continuum of Care shows 664 total people were considered homeless in Kalamazoo County this year. Out of that amount, nearly one-fifth are completely unsheltered.
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