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Michigan St reopens, Fuller still impassable near I-196
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A major construction headache is easing, but not complete. Michigan St has reopened where it intersects with Fuller Ave just south of I-196. Fuller, however, is still closed, blocking access to and from the highway. Earlier this summer the entire intersection was closed down, causing...
Come Aboard Former Zeigler Automotive Owner’s 116-Foot Super Yacht
"Ziggy" was christened in 2021. Having passed the family business over to their son, Harold and Bonnie Zeigler are in their snowbird era!. Founder Harold Zeigler bought his first Ford dealership in Lowell, Michigan at age 28; today the Zeigler Automotive Group has grown to include 35 dealerships across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
SpartanNash Offers Discount To Shoppers After Surprise Fireworks Show In Grand Rapids
Many people in Grand Rapids were taken by surprise on Tuesday night when an unexpected fireworks display lit up the sky. Many people who couldn't see the massive fireworks display took to Facebook and Reddit asking if anyone knew what the heck was going on. As one person on Reddit...
As You Are: Local non-profit supports at-risk youth facing homelessness through unique programming
Youth homelessness is rising, and AYA Youth Collective is rising to the challenge by providing support for at-risk youth in the Grand Rapids area. The local non-profit organization has been building their resources to help youth ages 14-24. Working with youth and community partners to break cycles of homelessness, AYA centers their mission around the voices of local youth.
Longtime Wyoming Sports Bar Closing, Property Being Integrated into Housing Development
After more than 20 years in business, a local restaurant and bar is closing as Wyoming's "city center" project progresses. Restauranteurs Frank and Wanda Vitale have operated Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza and Grill in Wyoming for more than 20 years The pair announced this week they are ready to semi-retire.
Nothing slowing down Kalamazoo's LaPoint, as pickleballer plays on at 99
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Come across anyone from the pickleball community and you're bound to find someone speaking highly of the sport. If you come across Minnie LaPoint, you're bound to have found your inspiration to give it a try. LaPoint got into the sport 10 years ago, encouraged by...
Kalamazoo police investigate fatal shooting at Fox Ridge apartment complex
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Homicide investigators from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a northside apartment complex Wednesday evening. Officers were dispatched to Fox Ridge Drive near Alamo Avenue around 6 p.m. on a report of a shooting, police said. Once...
3 years and 1 hung jury after killing ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend, man pleads guilty
KALAMAZOO, MI — One day shy of the third anniversary of Michael Underwood III being shot and killed outside a Kalamazoo Township apartment complex, the Decatur man’s accused killer pleaded guilty. Detroit resident Darrell Felton Jr., 30, formerly of Kalamazoo Township, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of...
Surviving members of the Savage family released from hospital, time to heal
The three surviving members of the Savage family from Kalamazoo, involved in a fatal car accident, have been discharged from the hospital. The accident occurred on Sunday, June 30, at the intersection of 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Fillmore Township, Allegan County. Daniel Savage passed away at the scene...
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
MSP: Barry County undersheriff cleared in Hastings investigation, won't return as coach
HASTINGS, Mich. — An investigation into parental concerns regarding Barry County Undersheriff and former Hastings Public Schools baseball coach Jason Sixberry has ended. In an update Monday, Michigan State Police confirmed to News Channel 3 that Sixberry did not engage in any criminal behavior with his players, and the case will not be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office.
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