Idlewild
LATEST NEWS
Developer plans several new projects at Health Village south of Grand Rapids
Commercial real estate developer The Granger Group plans to proceed with a trio of projects on University of Michigan Health-West’s hospital campus south of Grand Rapids in Wyoming. Additional independent senior living units, multifamily residential, more medical offices and retail spaces, a restaurant, and a site for a year-round...
Man pleads ‘no contest’ for gross indecency involving 10-year-old girl
HART — A 41-year-old Holland man pleaded “no contest” to gross indecency between a male and female in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 15. Christopher Matthew Kubacki committed gross indecency involving a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Kubacki will serve 13 months to five years in prison and must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon.
Early morning fire in Grand Rapids may have been started by lightening
About 3 a.m. Monday, an employee arriving early for work to the Padnos Recycling Center found smoke filling the building at 601 Letellier Avenue near Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids and called 911. Bill Smith is the Grand Rapids Fire Marshall. “They attempted entry into the building to initiate fire...
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Midwest Storm Damage Survey Underway Today Following Monday Night’s Severe Weather
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct a storm survey today across parts of the Midwest, focusing on the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the region Monday night. The survey aims to assess damage in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. According to the...
Michigan Medicine CEO plans to retire, and more | MED MOVES
RWJBarnabas Health names chief pediatric officer, and other leaders take new roles. Dr. Marschall S. Runge, executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, has announced plans to retire. Runge says he will step down when his contract expires on June 30, 2025. He has...
Historic preservation grants go to 7 Michigan communities
FLAT ROCK — Seven Michigan communities have been awarded funding from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Grants totaling $250,000 will benefit local preservation and community planning goals in Charlevoix, Coldwater, Detroit, Flat Rock, Holland, Livonia and Washtenaw County. The grants represent awards from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)-Certified Local Government (CLG) program administered by SHPO. According to a new release, Flat Rock’s funding will be used to contract with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) to host...
Indiana foster mother charged in 10-year-old boy’s death is arrested in Michigan
In April, a 10-year-old boy passed away and now the cause of his death has been revealed. On Saturday evening, authorities arrested an Indiana foster mother who was wanted in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy. The arrest took place in Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reported...
Severe storms possible overnight in Southeast Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - Starting at midnight Tuesday, an organized storm system will threaten Southeast Michigan, with damaging winds, flooding and hail being the main concerns.As strong winds, heavy rain and storms move through tonight, most of Southeast Michigan is now under a slight risk for severe storms (2 out of 5 on the risk scale). The Thumb communities are still at marginal risk (1 out of 5). Just outside Metro Detroit, southwest Lower Michigan faces an enhanced risk (3 out of 5). The main storm threats include damaging winds at 60 mph or greater, localized flooding and small hail. However, an isolated tornado...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.