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Bank robbed in Grand Rapids, person of interest in custody
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A person of interest was taken into custody after a bank was robbed Friday afternoon on Grand Rapids’ northeast side. Grand Rapids police say the robbery happened around 2:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Lake Michigan Credit Union at 1820 Leonard St. NE.
This Lakefront Estate in Michigan Could Fetch $1.7 Million at Auction This Month
While Michigan’s Detroit and Grand Rapids are known to draw crowds to the Great Lake State for their many cultural and entertainment options, the small township of Gregory is a nature lover’s paradise. If proximity to calm waters and unspoiled hardwood forests gets you starry-eyed, a lakefront estate that’s about 60 miles west of Motor City is headed to auction and could be for you. 'Suicide Squad' Director David Ayer's Los Angeles Home Lists for $2.5 Million The home, dubbed Eagle’s Crest and previously listed for $5.1 million, will hit the Interluxe auction block on August 26 with a starting bid of $1.7 million,...
MICHIGAN URBAN LEGEND: The Kelloggsville Haunted Classroom
Kelloggsville is not a town – it’s a school district with parts in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Wyoming. The high school is located in Wyoming, at 4787 Division Avenue. It’s in this school where a particular haunting is said to take place. THE URBAN LEGEND:. Sometime during...
Hello, Grand Rapids: Hosting presidential debate; drunk driver faces dead pastor’s family
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - I remember the first time I was eligible to vote for president and doing my homework on the candidates, including watching the debates. Prior to the debate, there was a ton of political mail, volunteers knocking on the door and TV commercials. I was eager to see the candidates live and hear how thoughtful and comprehensive their responses were, including how to pay for all the things promised.
Rain forecast pushes Berlin Raceway officials to cancel Saturday night’s action
MARNE -- Rain during a big weekend of racing in Michigan? Never. While many around Michigan International Speedway are radar-watching to see when the NASCAR races will go green, race officials at Berlin Raceway have elected to take precautions and cancel Saturday night’s slate of racing. Track officials stated that they have consulted with local meteorologists, and deemed that the rain would be too much to get enough of the features in.
From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton
Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) on July 23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hamilton, who has been driving motorcoaches for Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for the past 18 months, was participating...
Wyoming mobile food pantry to be held Monday, Aug. 26
Wyoming Public Schools (WPS) has partnered with Feeding America Mobile Pantry to host a Mobile Pantry once a month. *WHS August Mobile Food Pantry will be held Monday, Aug. 26 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. What to expect. Though the selection of food varies each month, there are...
Dive roller coaster with world’s steepest drop to debut near Michigan (video)
GURNEE, IL - A record-breaking roller coaster has just been revealed a short road trip away. This coaster will have the world’s steepest drop. “Wrath of Rakshasa” will debut in 2025 at Six Flags Great America near Chicago. Not only will it feature a 96-degree first drop, but...
Michigan counties working with neighbors to reach state’s lofty 45% recycling rate goal
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Some Michigan counties are moving faster than others toward compliance with the state’s new recycling law, yet many took the hint about working together. Every county in the Upper Peninsula and 33 in Lower Michigan told state environmental regulators they intend to partner on...
Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak will plead no contest in Michigan case
DETROIT (AP) — A Massachusetts pharmacist charged with murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents from a 2012 U.S. meningitis outbreak has agreed to plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter, according to an email sent to families and obtained Friday by the Associated Press. The deal with Glenn Chin calls for a 7 1/2-year […]
Furry Friday: Kenai, Jeffrey and Toga
The following animals are available for adoption. If you find an animal you’d like to adopt please contact the organization directly. Lowell’s First Look does not assist with the adoption process. And if you’re looking to add to your family and don’t see an animal below, each organization has additional animals looking for new homes. Pet profiles and photos are provided by each organization.
Multiple injuries following rollover crash on southbound US-131
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Four people were taken to the hospital with varying degrees of injuries after a rollover crash on southbound US-131, the Michigan State Police (MSP) said. The crash happened just north of 17 Mile Road on SB US-131 around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Troopers from the...
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