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“Protesters Take Over Intersection at Walker and White on Grand Rapids’ West Side, Captured on Video”
It’s not uncommon to witness motorcycles crossing the centerline while on the road. A concerned citizen, who wishes to remain anonymous, provided FOX 17 with the following video:. The road on the west side has been blocked by a technique known as “intersection takeover.”. Isaiah Heard, the neighbor,...
Charges issued against juvenile in shooting near Alger Middle
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A juvenile is being charged in the shooting near Alger Middle School in Grand Rapids that injured a student about two months ago. The juvenile faces a charge of careless discharge of a firearm causing injury and larceny of a firearm, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced Friday.
Former Secret Service Agent Says Security Saturday Will Be “Unprecedented”
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Former Secret Service Agent Jason Russell says people who attend former President Trump’s rally Saturday at Van Andel Arena can expect “unprecedented” security. Russell is the founder and president of Secure Environment Consultants in Grand Rapids and says being inside an arena will make the job a little easier for law enforcement than an outdoor rally and he expects all the candidates to hold inside events for at least next several weeks. He says what happened last Saturday to Trump in Pennsylvania is an anomaly and shouldn’t have people on edge about attending.
Grand Rapids business vandalized near major intersection
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Major road construction is still underway in Grand Rapids this summer. One business near the intersection of Fuller and Michigan, where construction has been ongoing, was vandalized early Thursday morning. Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos store co-owner and general manager, Becky Afendoulis, said they were alerted...
West Michigan man ordered to forfeit computer, $630K in cash and cryptocurrency after Meijer mPerks scam
A young West Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a massive cyber theft scheme that caused at least a $1 million corporate loss for Meijer. Authorities say Nicholas Mui stole login information for customers’ mPerks accounts and sold the information.
Ex-Secret Service agent: Expect ‘unprecedented level’ of officers during Trump’s Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Law enforcement officials are tight-lipped about preparations for former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally Saturday in downtown Grand Rapids. However, coming a week after the assassination attempt of Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, a former Secret Service agent says to expect a much larger police presence.
Flights Out Of Grand Rapids Affected By Major Outage
Are you going on a trip today? Taking a quick flight out of Grand Rapids?. There is a chance that your flight may be delayed or not happening!. Early on Friday, July 19th, a global technology outage affected most flights arriving or leaving from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Intensified Search for Grand Rapids Kayaker Continues at Sessions Lake Amidst Challenges
The grim search for a missing kayaker at Sessions Lake continues without respite. Since the unfortunate incident this past Sunday, around 7 p.m., when a Grand Rapids man in his mid-30s went missing after capsizing, local authorities have been ceaselessly scouring the area. According to FOX 17, the Ionia County Sheriff's Office has described the lake's features as challenging, filled with depths and facets that obstruct their efforts. Public access has been closed off since Wednesday evening to bolster the search operations.
Event security becomes law enforcement priority after attempted Trump assassination
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Ahead of the expected arrival of former President Donald Trump in Grand Rapids on Saturday, security is the main concern on everyone’s mind. The Michigan campaign event comes a week after a gunman opened fire on Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania. The scare is raising questions about the safety of large-scale, outdoor events.
THE POWER OF HOPE | Holland man encourages mid-Michigan teen after serious crash
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Back in March, Charlie Nolph of Owosso took a drive that would change his life forever. "There was a deer that ran right in front of me. I swerved to miss it. I was aiming for the fence next to the tree that I went into. I ended up catching air with the loose gravel and wet road, and I landed in the tree," he said.
Grand Haven utility warns customers of scammers
GRAND HAVEN, MI - The Board of Light and Power is warning customers of possible scammers in the area. The utility company posted Wednesday, July 17 on Facebook that two customers had called in about people claiming to be Grand Haven BLP employees and were “demanding the homeowner grants access to their backyards for an inspection.”
Overnight fire heavily damages Kent City home, vehicle and boat
KENT CITY, Mich. — An overnight fire damaged a home and destroyed a vehicle in Kent City. The call for first responders went out just before 4:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Jacata Drive NW. Five people were inside the home at the time of the fire,...
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