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Convicted Embezzler Given Millions in State Tax Breaks Video
Richard Allen Short shook hands with Governor Granholm Tuesday in front of TV cameras, but on Wednesday, he was sitting in the back of a police cruiser. more
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Grand Haven Player Shatters Backboard in Regional Game Video
High school boys basketball regional action had some shattering moments tonight......literally. more
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Granholm "Meatout Day" Angers Michigan Farmers Video
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Some Michigan agriculture organizations have a beef with Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. more
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State Police Investigate Muskegon Shooting Video
Michigan State Police are investigating a fight that led to a police officer firing his gun. It happened around midnight on Tuesday. According to police, officers were called to the Shell Gas Station on the corner of Sherman and Peck in Muskegon Heights. more
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2 Air-Lifted to Hospital in Critical Condition
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a 3-wheeled motorcycle (commonly known as a trike) collides with a truck. more
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Author Signs New Book
It's called Healing Images. A collection of photos,showing beauty around West Michigan. more
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Teen Boater Pulled from Icy Grand River
Rescue crews were called to the Grand River near Konkle Drive NE Wednesday afternoon on reports of a capsized boat with someone in the water and people nearby calling for help. more
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Sparta Man Performing Circumsions Goes To Court
A man accused of performing circumcisions without a medical license was in court Wednesday. more
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Goo Goo Dolls to Play GR
Platinum-selling band The Goo Goo Dolls will play DeVos Hall in downtown Grand Rapids on Sunday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. more
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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Begin In Grand Rapids Video
Today's the day when everybody has a little bit of Irish in them, right? From the parades to the green beer and even some trivia on Saint Patrick himself, FOX 17 has you covered for all of the lively holiday fun. more
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Bond Denied Woman Accused In Bar Fight Hit-and-Run
April Juarez, accused of running a car into a crowd outside a downtown Grand Rapids bar, was denied bond and bound over to face trial on one murder charge and four attempted murder charges. more
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Child Hit by Car Upgraded to Serious Condition
A little girl has been upgraded to serious condition after being hit by a car in Van Buren County's Keeler Township. more
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Kalamazoo County Employees Keep Abortion Coverage Video
It is an issue that still divides many: abortion. Tonight, the Kalamazoo County Commission voted down a resolution that would end insurance coverage of abortion, currently provided to county employees. more
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Community Weighs in on Cuts at Godwin Heights Video
Godwin Heights is looking to fill a $2.4-million dollar budget shortfall. Its superintendent put out four options, which include staff reductions and building closures. On Tuesday, several parents sounded off, trying to figure out their child's future. more
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Wind Tubines Proposed for Grand Haven, Muskegon Video
A new wind turbine project could be coming to Grand Haven and Muskegon. The company Scandia Wind Offshore has already planned for a 500 megwatt wind farm off of Pentwater in Lake Michigan. more
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UPDATE: Victim Identified in Deadly Pewamo Accident
A crash in eastern Ionia County on M-21 near Pewamo killed one person when a car hit a tree and burst into flames. more
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2,700 Jobs Coming; 780 to West Michigan Video
The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board met Tuesday, agreeing on a collection of state and federal tax credits for companies expanding or moving to Michigan. more
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Medical Marijuana Law Confusing Video
There's a lot of confusion about the medical marijuana state law. One many says its keeping him from finding a job. more
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UPDATE: Police on the Lookout after Massive Party Busted Near WMU Video
Police say they will be extra-vigilant over the next few days, after a massive party was busted near the Western Michigan University Campus Saturday. The "St. Practice Day" block party (an early St. Patty's Day celebration) drew about a thousand people, according to Kalamazoo Public Safety... more
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Grand Haven Man Charged in Woman's Death
Grand Haven Department of Public Safety arrested a 45 year old man this morning; he's charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Vunerable Adult Abuse (second degree) in the death of a woman with who he lived. more
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UPDATE: Men from Michigan Identified in Fatal Crash on I-94 in North Dakota
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified two Michigan men killed in a crash along a frosty stretch of Interstate 94 in southeast North Dakota. more
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Jet Contrails...A Highway in the Sky Over West Michigan
We received several phone calls in our newsroom today regarding lines of clouds across the sky. It was most prevalent this morning. more
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New Grand Rapids Parade: Founding Day Parade May 1
Put a new parade on your calendar: the City of Grand Rapids will celebrate its 160th birthday with the Founding Day Parade on May 1 at 3 p.m. more
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Tiger Woods will return to the Masters, won't play Tavistock or Palmer Invitational
Tiger Woods will return to competition on perhaps the biggest stage in golf -- the Masters. more
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Westerlund Accepts Plea Deal
Thomas Westerlund plead guilty Tuesday to two counts of criminal sexual conduct. more
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Lions Trade for QB Hill
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have acquired QB Shaun Hill from the San Francisco 49ers for an undisclosed 2011 NFL Draft pick. more
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Mayor Heartwell Pushing For Better Grand Rapids Census Count Video
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell hopes to increase the city's response to the U.S. Census. To that end, the mayor will spend part of his Tuesday at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. more
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Battle Creek Police Looking for Masked Suspects
Police in Battle Creek are searching for a group of armed people wearing masks who forced their way into a home late Monday night and made off with several items. more
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Man Shot Near Franklin & Eastern In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Police say a man showed up at Spectrum Butterworth just after 7 p.m. and had been shot once in the lower left leg. more
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Tents Needed for Haiti Video
More than two months after that devastating earthquake in Haiti, hundreds of thousands of people are still living in tents. The group 'Haiti Needs You' from the Grand Rapids area, along with other volunteers, are asking for new or gently used camping tents. more
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GRPS Students Protest Proposed District-Wide Graduation Video
Dozens of students raised signs, hoping to change minds before it's too late. The Grand Rapids Public School district is looking at how to put on graduation this year, and students don't want tradition to change. more
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Fog Tunnel to Improve Dangerous Road Could be too Expensive Video
City leaders in Zeeland held a public hearing Monday night to consider the possibility of constructing a concrete tunnel over Washington Avenue near Zeeland Community Hospital. more
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Sinkhole Opens Up in Grandville Backyard Video
It's become part of everyday life for the Yoder family in Grandville: cracked walls, uneven floors, and windows that won't open. more
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Registration Begins For ArtPrize Venues Video
The world's largest art competition is already gearing up for its second run on Grand Rapids. Registration for ArtPrize begins today at noon. more
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Lions Lose LB Foote to Pittsburgh
One year with his hometown team seems to be enough for linebacker Larry Foote. more
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Sliding into the next chapter: US luge duo of Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin retire
The luge careers of Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin have crossed the finish line. more
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Elton John Fans Line Up In Grand Rapids To Buy Tickets Video
Music fans who wanted a crack at tickets to see Elton John at Van Andel Arena on April 24 lined up outside the arena Monday morning. more
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Several Fire Departments Called To Overisel Barn Fire
Several fire departments were called to a barn fire on M-40 near Hamilton in Allegan County. more
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Medical Marijuana Patient Protests After Being Fired for Drug Use Video
Joseph Casias says he was unfairly fired from Wal-Mart after he tested positive for a controlled substance. He's a registered medical marijuana patient. more
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UPDATE: 2 In Custody After Man Is Shot At Grand Rapids Night Club At 3 A.M. Video
The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating an early Sunday shooting at the Azucar Night Club. more
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MSU Seeded Fifth in Midwest, Plays New Mexico State Friday Video
The Michigan State Spartans earned the fifth seed in the Midwest region of the NCAA tournanment and will take on New Mexico State in Spokane, Washington on Friday. more
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Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Opens Up for the Season. Video
Famlies bundled up in coats got a good dose of spring and nature this weekend out The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Van Buren County. more
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Daylight Saving Time!
It's kind of nice to see the return of Daylight Saving Time again. It's a reminder to all of us that spring is just around the corner...just six days by the calendar. more
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Browns Trade QB Brady Quinn
The Cleveland Browns have traded quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for fullback Peyton Hillis and a 2011 draft pick. more
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Porcello Strong Again in Tigers Win Over Rays
The stats mean nothing in spring training, but Tiger's pitcher Rick Porcello's performance is still worth noting. more
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Candlelight Vigil Held for Jozlynn Martinez Video
Family and friends gathered for a candlelight vigil Saturday night. Several dozen people lit candles and prayed in Rosa Parks Circle to honor Jozlynn Martinez, the two-year-old who has been missing for nearly three weeks. more
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Hope Women Advance To Final Four
The Hope women's basketball team is returning to the NCAA Division III Final Four. more
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Pacquiao Wins Unanimous Decision Over Clottey
It wasn't the fight boxing fans wanted to see, but it was the result everyone expected. more
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Rain, Melting Snow Create Sinkhole and Rising Water
With all of the rain we've had the past several days, and the snowmelt, the photo is a perfect example of what can happen. more
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Fire Destroys Family Home and Piece of History Video
10:30 a.m. Overisel Fire Deparment gets a call, from less than a block away. The Whitcomb family home, and 111 year-old piece of Overisel history was up in flames. Five area fire departments responded to 4755 142nd street, and quickly contained the fire while neighbors formed an assembly line and... more
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Alcohol & Speed Lead To Early-Morning Grand Rapids Rollover
Two people were hospitalized after a one-vehicle rollover on Grand Rapids' northwest side early Saturday. more
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Stomach Pains Send Kissinger To Korean Hospital
A hospital official says former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is recovering after being hospitalized in the South Korean capital with stomach pains. more
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Update: Court Hearing on Baby Left at Firehouse Gives Custody to Father Video
After a hearing in Kent County family court today, a judge has awarded custody of the three-month-old baby girl to the father. more
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Big Homecoming for Muskegon Soldiers Video
Family members and Muskegon residents welcomed home 42 reservists who have spent the last year serving with the 180th Transportation Company. more
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No Charges In Death of Matthew Bolick After He Was Tasered Video
The Kent County Prosecutor has decided not to charge two East Grand Rapids Public Safety officers in the Taser incident that ended in Matthew Bolick's death. more
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Local Man Turns Passion for 'The Funnies' into a Career Video
It's the one place in a newspaper these days that's sure to make you smile. The comic section has been a reader favorite for decades. Now a man from Grand Rapids is looking to make an entire paper dedicated to what he calls... the best fix for a bad day. Jerry Fennell has been through a lot of ups... more
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$300 Million Battery Plant Announced For Holland Video
A $300 million plant will be built in Holland to manufacture the latest in lithium-ion batteries for the auto industry. LG Chem of South Korea says the plant is expected to create 400 jobs by 2013. more
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No. 5 Ohio State Stuns Michigan
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give No. 5 Ohio State a 69-68 win over Michigan on Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. more
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Muskegon And Rockford To Meet At Fifth Third Ballpark This Fall
Let's Play Ball!! Football, that is. more
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MEAP Scores on the Rise Statewide, GRPS Touts Improvements
Grand Rapids Public Schools say the latest round of MEAP scores released today continue the district's five-year pattern of academic gains and improvements. more
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Holland Area Burglaries and Thefts Blamed On Gangs
Police used a K-9 unit to track a suspect for more than a mile after a series of burglaries and car break-ins that are being tied to gang activity in the Holland area. more
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Man Wounded In Grand Rapids Shooting Video
A man was shot inside a home on Ann Street NE in Grand Rapids this morning. No arrests have been made. more
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Byron Center Parents Grill Educators, Lawmakers About School Funding Video
Byron Center Schools has already cut more than two dozen workers over the past year. They've lost state funding. Teachers will soon be paying for their health insurance for the first time. All of this, and they're still at risk of cutting more than a dozen workers because they're out of a money. more
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Michigan Woman Finds Fame as Conan Follows her Twitter Video
Former late night funny guy Conan O'Brien has some extra time these days. NBC gave him the boot last month, only seven months into his gig on The Tonight Show. Now he's made a new friend in Michigan. more
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Police: Stabbing was a False Report, "Victim" Late for Work
This weekend, a man told the Kent County Sheriff's Department he was stabbed. Now, detectives say he actually did it himself -- because he was late for work. more
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Michigan Advances In Big Ten Tournament Action
Manny Harris had 22 points and nine rebounds to help Michigan defeat Iowa 59-52 on Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. more
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Early Spring Showers
Numerous rain showers and a few embedded thundershowers will move through West Michigan this evening. Rainfall amounts of one half to locally over one inch will be possible, especially in the counties south of Grand Rapids. more
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Online High School Courses: Is the New Way the Right Way? Video
Top leaders at West Michigan's largest school district say the status quo isn't working. Grand Rapids Public Schools is moving into new online territory, but some teachers aren't happy about it. more
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Mother of Murdered Girl Fights for Other Child Video
The mother of a murdered two year old girl cannot have her other child back yet, according to a judge. Consuela Martinez is fighting to get her seven month old son, Bryan, back, after Child Protective Services removed him from the home. more
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"Stokes Law" Ready for Governor's Signature
Governor Jennifer Granholm could soon sign into law a bill that wili protect patients from having improper medical devices used on them. The bill comes after Dr. Robert Stokes, a Grand Rapids Dermatologist, was found to be re-using medical equipment without proper sterilization. more
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Kalamazoo Ready to Create Its First Dog Park Video
A first for Kalamazoo. The city hopes to start work soon to convert Fairmount Park into a dog park. The park is located on Praire Avenue between Alamo Avenue and Blakeslee Street in the Fairmount neighborhood. more
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Lachniet Sentenced to 60-100 Years in Prison Video
A man who says he was on crack cocaine when he savagely beat and robbed an elderly woman in Kentwood last September will spend the next 60 to 100 years in prison for the crime. more
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Israels to Close "The Other Store" but Plans Future Expansion
More changes are coming to the Israels Furniture family of stores. The Other Store, located at 769 Seward NW in Grand Rapids, will be closing its doors, and the site will be used for other commercial opportunities. more
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Kent County Asks Unions to Reexamine Contracts, Look for Cuts
Like many municipalities, Kent County is facing at major budget shortfalls. It projects an $8.3 million operating deficit in 2011. Now commissioners want unions to help out. more
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Boathouse Project Unveiled for Millennium Park Video
It's the biggest urban park in West Michigan, with beach access and miles of trails. Now, a new addition is coming to Millennium Park. more
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Tiger Woods Adds Help, Eyes Return
Tiger Woods has added former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer to his team according to the New York Post. The pair are reportedly discussing a return to golf at the Arnold Palmer Invitational later this month. The Post story also quotes an unnamed source as saying that Palmer himself has... more
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Mitt Romney To Sign Books In Grand Rapids
Mitt Romney will be signing copies of his new book at Barnes & Noble at Woodland Mall today at noon. more
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Car Crashes Into Grand Rapids Burger King Video
A fast-food restaurant on Grand Rapids' Northwest side suffered substantial damage when a woman drove her car into the lobby. more
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Muskegon Gas Station Robbed; Suspect Quickly Nabbed
A man walked into a Muskegon gas station, implied he had a gun, and made off with some cash. But it didn't take long before police made an arrest. more
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Superintendent Lays Out Future of Grand Rapids Schools Video
Superintendent Bernard Taylor laid out his vision for the future of Grand Rapids Public Schools in his State of Our Schools address. more
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Governor Headed to Calif to Woo Google Video
Google is shopping and Grand Rapids is on the market. And now, the office of Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she's meeting with Google officials to encourage them to test their new ultrahigh speed fiber network here. more
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Holland Weighing Tax Increase, Budget Cuts Video
City leaders are faced with their biggest financial hurdle in decades: a $2 million shortfall, and they are looking at cutting positions and raising taxes. more
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Three Belmont Schools "Locked Down" During Police Search
A search near a Rockford area elementary school caused some tense moments, as three Belmont Schools were placed on lockdown this afternoon. more
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Haitian Native Returns to Grand Rapids to Get Help for Earthquake Victims Video
Since he was 15 years old, Telsaint Morisset has lived in Grand Rapids. He calls it home now, but he can't forget about most of his family, which lives in Haiti. After January's devastating earthquake, he made a trip to see aftermath. But after Telsaint's most recent trip, he's asking West... more
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Humane Society Granted Custody of Dogs from Dog Fighting Operation Video
The Humane Society of Kent County is ready to find new homes for 11 dogs they were seized in a dog fighting operation. The U.S. District Court Tuesday has granted the Humane Society full custody of the dogs so they can be adopted. more
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Boy Calls 911, "Send Police... a Lot of Them" Video
NORWALK---Authorities in Norwalk are looking for three suspects wanted in a brazen home invasion robbery thwarted by a brave 7-year-old boy. more
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Former Spartan Leggett Sentenced
Former Michigan State running back Ashton Leggett has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and 150 hours of community service for his role in a Nov. 22 campus fight. more
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Rockford Student Semi-Finalist in National Geographic Bee
A North Rockford Middle School student is a semi-finalist in the Michigan Geographic Bee. more
