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1 dead, 1 injured after boat trailer breaks free, strikes pedestrians in Holland Township
HOLLAND TWP. — One person is dead and another has serious injuries after a pontoon boat and trailer broke free from the vehicle towing them and struck pedestrians in Holland Township on Sunday. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Quincy Street and 140th Avenue around...
Grand Rapids Public Schools parts ways with Director of Communications Leon Hendrix
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — After two years on the job, Grand Rapids Public Schools and their communications director have agreed to part ways. Leon Hendrix joined GRPS in 2022, and recently, both he and the district reached a tentative agreement to mutually part ways. "GRPS would like to thank...
Pickup truck attempting to pass in Montcalm County hits car head-on, killing one
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — A Greenville woman is dead and two others are seriously hurt after a head-on collision Friday afternoon. The Montcalm County Sheriff's Office said just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Stanton Road near North Johnson Road in Pine Township.
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
Sheriff: Missing 17-year-old was living with, engaged to 44-year-old man
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — Investigators are sharing more details about the whereabouts of a Cedar Springs teen who had been missing for nearly two months. 17-year-old Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe Sunday after she was seen leaving a Rockford home on her bike. Investigators determined that Wise had...
Detroit teacher to become 1st woman to run across the state
DETROIT – A Detroit teacher is setting out on a journey to become the first woman ever to run across the state of Michigan and she’s hoping to raise some money for some great causes along the way. Sarah Porter is a teacher and cross country coach at...
Retailer Big Lots Confirms Closing of Portage, Michigan Store
The longstanding rumors have finally been confirmed. And quite unceremoniously, I must add! It was apparent the national big box retailer was struggling like most. Here's what we know so far:. After losing such retailers at Bed Bath & Beyond and Charlotte Russe and with such major chains like Rite-Aid...
4 years later: 2 unsolved killings 90 minutes apart haunt grieving Kalamazoo families
KALAMAZOO, MI — Walking into Melody Coleman’s home in Kalamazoo, one is greeted by a small shrine to her grandson, DeVante Coleman. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Special car show happening in Kalamazoo this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Summer is a great time to get out and about! There are many fun, family-friendly in our area. Vineyard Assisted Living is getting ready for their 5th Annual Cars in the Corners event. Seth and Scott join us to talk about it!. Sponsored by...
AUDIO: Housing choice voucher program not releasing new vouchers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The situation for the hundreds who are living on the streets in Kalamazoo, and those trying to avoid it, is about to get a little worse, especially those who choose not to use shelters. Due to a shortage of funds, the housing choice voucher...
Chain with mochi doughnuts, Korean corn dogs announces Kalamazoo location
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A new type of sweet treat is coming to Kalamazoo County. Mochinut, a dessert shop with Japanese donuts and Korean hot dogs, will open its Kalamazoo location at noon on Aug. 2 at 5585 Gull Road in Comstock Township. If you purchase a product or register...
Dozens unite in Kalamazoo for annual Sacred Harp singing event
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dozens of singers from several states gathered in Kalamazoo for an all-day event Sunday. The Kalamazoo Annual All-Day Sacred Harp Singing and Dinner on the Grounds took place from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Drake Farmstead, with singers from Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada making the trip.
AUDIO: Kalamazoo getting $1 million grant from USDA for tree removal, replanting
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo already has an aggressive program for planting trees along city streets and a $1-million grant is about to expand that. The money, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, calls for removing 400 hazardous trees over the next four years from disadvantaged neighborhoods, replacing them and planting an additional 175 trees each year.
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