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Kent County Sheriff's Office continues search for missing girl
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to the Rockford area over the weekend conducting searches for anything related to the whereabouts of Penelope Wise. Police say 17-year-old Penelope Wise, also known as Penny, voluntarily left her Cedar Springs home on foot at 6 p.m. on May 31st. It is believed she traveled from Cedar Springs to Rockford, as surveillance video from Rockford Park Drive near Northland Drive shows Penny walking along the road.
Two months later, GRPS parents stuck with same questions about Alger Middle shooting
Nearly two months after a student was shot during school hours near Alger Middle School, parents continue to ask the district questions, including how and why the two boys involved were able to leave the school building in the first place.
Mechanic caused head-on collision during test drive of customer’s vehicle
The plaintiff was a 44-year-old woman who suffered significant injuries to her right foot necessitating various fusion surgeries. The defendant who caused the crash was a mechanic who was working i...
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...
Grand Haven man pleads to stealing, selling mPerks login info
KENT COUNTY — A local man has pled guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise by stealing and selling login information for Meijer mPerks accounts, according to a report from WOOD TV-8. Nicholas Mui, of Grand Haven, pled guilty Monday, July 15, in Kent County's 17th Circuit Court before Judge Mark Trusock. Mui faces up to 20 years in prison. He's scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 5.
Divers work to recover missing kayaker
IONIA COUNTY, MI – Rescuers are searching for a man who went missing Sunday, July 14, while kayaking in Sessions Lake in the Ionia County Recreation Area. The man is a Grand Rapids resident in his mid-30s, Ionia County sheriff’s deputies said. His name has not been released.
One Critically Injured, Two Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Collision in Polkton Township
Three women were hospitalized, with one in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon in Polkton Township, as per the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cleveland Street and State Road around 1:45 p.m. According to WOODTV, an eastbound Chevrolet Traverse failed to yield during a left turn, subsequently colliding with a westbound Buick Envision.
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