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2 of 3 men linked to deadly Grand Rapids shooting accept plea deals
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two men charged in connection to a shooting that left one man dead, and a teen badly injured took plea deals for their individual roles in the killing. A third codefendant is awaiting his next court appearance after a plea hearing scheduled earlier this week was adjourned.
‘Our sweet, sweet boy:’ Family overwhelmed by teen’s loss in crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Sawyer Schipper encouraged his friends and other teens to be themselves – not what others thought they should be. “Be yourself,” he wrote in a journal. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Michigan Bus Drivers Display Message of Love for Terminally Ill Coworker
Mike Hoekstra has always wanted to take a hot-air balloon ride with his wife and children. This week he got to do it and saw a very special message below. Two years ago, Mike Hoekstra was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His life changed forever when he got the diagnosis in February of 2022.
Otsego parent demands action after finding racial slur written on bathroom stall
TONTOGANY, Ohio — An Otsego Local Schools parent is demanding answers after discovering a racial slur written on a bathroom stall. Upon checking the handicap stall door is when I noticed the racist graffiti," Sierra Cousino said. Cousino also works as a custodian at the high school. She said...
'A happy ending' | Missing ArtPrize sculpture piece returned
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The missing piece of an ArtPrize installation has been returned to the artist after going missing on September 15. Promenade de'Carousel is a piece made up of several hand-crafted sculptured utilizing jewelry, crystals and textiles inside the JW Marriott hotel in Downtown Grand Rapids. Artist...
Popular, Beloved Grand Rapids Coffee Shop is Shutting Down
Savor those final sips! A much-loved Grand Rapids Coffee shop has announced it's permanently closing. Outside Coffee Co. first opened its outdoor café at 734 Wealthy St. in 2018. The owners say,. Our idea was simple; to create a space for community to gather outside over a cup of...
FINALLY! 131/96 Ramp in Grand Rapids Set to Open Thursday
Our long, local nightmare is finally (hopefully) almost over. After being delayed for over a month, officials have announced that the ramp from northbound US-131 to I-96 will officially open on Thursday, September 26 at 3 p.m. The project began in April, and was initially expected to be finished by...
Man Throws Brick Through Grand Rapids’ The Candied Yam Window
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