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Woman charged with homicide after death of four-month-old
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Hastings woman is facing homicide and child abuse charges after the death of a baby in Osceola County. Savannah Miller, 31, was arrested last Sunday when Police were called to an apartment on West Franklin in Reed City and said they found a four-month-old unresponsive.
Grand Rapids building damaged after suspected drunk driver crashes into it
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two people were injured and a building was damaged during an overnight car crash in Grand Rapids. Police say it happened around 1 a.m. Friday at the corner of Godfrey Avenue and Market Avenue. A suspected drunk driver crashed into another vehicle, then crashed into the building, according to police.
Mich. woman accused of fatally injuring her girlfriend’s infant after getting drunk while babysitting
REED CITY, Mich. (TCN) -- A 31-year-old woman is being charged with murder after she allegedly got drunk while babysitting her girlfriend’s 4-month-old child and severely injuring her, leading to the baby’s death. According to MLive.com, on Saturday, July 21, at 2 a.m., Reed City Police Department officers...
Interested in showing off your artwork at Windmill Island? Here's how
HOLLAND — The annual Art on the Island Gala will return to Windmill Island Gardens from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, as local artists display their creative interpretations of the garden's beauty. According to the gardens' website, artists can submit work for a chance at cash prizes in several categories, including art created on-site, photography capturing a moment at the gardens, or "best of the rest," which includes artwork in any medium inspired by the gardens. First...
Here comes the heat: See how hot it could get next week
A hot week is in store for much of the state next week as high temperatures surge well into the upper 80s and possibly the lower 90s. Overnight low temperatures will not provide much relief either. Given that this aligns with late July and early August, this heat is nothing unusual for Michigan.
In 13th District, Shri Thanedar faces different primary challenge than expected
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, will try to fend off an effort to unseat him as he seeks a second term in his Detroit-based congressional district. But it isn't the one that many voters expected or that some top Democrats wanted. Several months ago, prominent Democrats coalesced around former state Sen. Adam Hollier's...
Meet the Sentinel Softball Team of the Century: Vote for the top player of the 2000s
This summer The Sentinel will release its team of the quarter century for multiple sports. The teams will be comprised of the top athletes from 2000-2024. Readers are encouraged to vote online for the player of the century. Next is softball. The team was chosen by position and does not include anyone still in...
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Woman drank 8 shots before allegedly beating girlfriend's infant
REED CITY, Mich. — New court documents obtained by 13 ON YOUR SIDE reveal Savannah Marie Miller, the woman accused of beating Reed City baby Renzi McCall to death, was intoxicated while watching the child in late July. Officials said Miller, who was four months sober at the time,...
The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO
We talk to Michael Naess. The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO, Michael Naess. His first event is a significant one. We talk to Michael about his vision, plus the 10 event, 5 day Music Moves Us festival. After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is...
West Nile virus detected in Ottawa County mosquito
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito in the Holland area during monitoring by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. The virus has not been found in humans this year in Ottawa County. The virus was found during summer monitoring in the southwest...
Four candidates vying for open northern Ottawa County commission seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Four candidates are running to become the next Ottawa County commissioner for District 10, one of the northernmost areas of the county. The district is currently represented by Republican Roger Bergman, who announced last year he would not be seeking reelection. District 10 covers the...
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
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