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Daughters of man gunned down in double-homicide call killer ‘pure evil’ in court
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Wearing red shirts with the words “Daddy’s Girl” on the back, the daughters of a man gun down in a 2022 double homicide told a judge he died while celebrating his birthday. The daughters spoke to Kent County Circuit Judge Christina Elmore moments...
In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget
Following a roaring introduction from Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday put her signature to the $82.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after touting funds for public safety, economic security and infrastructure. Whitmer gathered with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit), Senate Majority Leader […]
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
Early voting for Aug. 6 primary begins Saturday
Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election starts this Saturday across the state. In 2022, Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at sites before statewide and federal elections. Communities may also choose to provide early voting for local elections. Early...
Missing Michigan Teen Found Two Months Later -- 'Engaged' and Living with 44-Year-Old 'Stranger'
The man she was found with isn't expected to face any charges, despite authorities saying the pair were "actively trying to evade detection." Nearly two months after a 17-year-old girl walked out of her Michigan home and vanished, she's been found. And, according to the teen, she's now "engaged" to the 44-year-old man with whom she's been living.
Thai Restaurant Expands with New Location at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
A longtime resident at Grand Rapids Downtown Market has announced it's moving from its current location and opening a new, full-service restaurant. As one of the original Market Hall Merchants, Rák Thai has been operating at the Downtown Market for the past decade. Owners Blon and Christine Hang say...
Man sentenced to life after convicted of double murder
A man will spend life behind bars after he was found guilty of a shooting that left two men dead in Grand Rapids. Deiontreay Craft was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in June by a jury. The shooting happened in June 2022. Freddie James Lusk and Tony...
Suspect in domestic assault arrested after hours-long standoff with state police
A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff with Michigan State Police troopers. Investigators say the suspect attacked a family member, leaving them with serious injuries.
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