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Caledonia: $50 Million M-37 Rebuild Brings Two Years of Construction Disruption
A $50 million MDOT project is rebuilding 3 miles of M-37 in Caledonia into a four-lane boulevard. Construction runs from March 2026 to September 2027, with lane closures, a two-month closure of 84th Street east of M-37, and Michigan Left turn lanes.
Byron Center Residents Find Hope as Literacy Center Helps Immigrant Doctors Rebuild Careers in Michigan
The Literacy Center of West Michigan's My Impact program has helped more than 100 immigrant healthcare workers rebuild their careers. A former Haitian physician now works at Corewell Health after completing the program. The center recently received a $10,000 grant from Dollar General.
Cascade Township Halts Data Centers for Six Months as Residents Cite PFAS Water Crisis
Cascade Township unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. Residents cite ongoing PFAS contamination in their drinking water as a reason to pause new industrial proposals.
Ada Township unveils veterans memorial connecting local history to generations of service
Ada Township dedicated a new veterans memorial at Covered Bridge Park on Memorial Day. The six-panel granite display connects Ada's local history from 1838 to modern conflicts, built through a partnership between the American Legion, Ada Historical Society, Ada Township, and Forest Hills Central High School.
East Grand Rapids Neighbors Push Cascade Township to Pause Data Centers as PFAS Water Crisis Deepens
Cascade Township unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities as PFAS contamination in local water wells continues to spread, with 70 of 166 tested wells exceeding state standards.
Walker: Grand Rapids Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Double Shooting at Travelodge
Mario Martinez-Cruz, 50, was charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder after two men were shot at a Walker Travelodge on May 22. Both victims are in stable condition.
Kentwood teen fights off attacker who said 'I got you' before he assaulted second victim hours later
John Moore, 29, is accused of attacking a 14-year-old girl walking home from school in Kentwood and assaulting a 66-year-old woman hours later. He was arrested within 24 hours and faces charges including attempted unlawful imprisonment.
Wyoming Memorial Day Power Outage Left 10,816 Customers in the Dark
A tap failure knocked out power to more than 10,800 Consumers Energy customers in Wyoming, Grandville, and Byron Township on Memorial Day. All power was restored by 5 p.m. Another planned outage affecting over 2,300 Byron customers is set for tonight.
Grand Rapids Area: Husband Killed, Wife Critically Injured After Intentional House Explosion in Plainfield Township
Doug Preston died and his wife Lucy, 61, suffered fourth-degree burns after an explosion destroyed their Plainfield Township home. Investigators say he intentionally leaked natural gas in an attempted murder-suicide. Two neighbors pulled Lucy from the flames.
Lowell Township Rejects Data Center Moratorium as Microsoft's $1 Billion Plan Sparks Recall Threats
Lowell Township rejected a data center moratorium in a 2-5 vote despite resident opposition and recall threats. Microsoft is considering a $1 billion hyperscale data center campus at the Covenant Business Park in the township.
Comstock Park Home Explosion Killed Husband, Left Wife With Fourth-Degree Burns in Apparent Murder-Suicide
A home explosion in Comstock Park killed Doug Preston and left his wife Lucy Preston with fourth-degree burns. Investigators say the blast was an attempted murder-suicide. Two neighbors rescued her from the flames.
Forest Hills Neighbors Push Cascade Township to Pause Data Centers Over PFAS Water Crisis
Cascade Township approved a six-month moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining after residents raised concerns about PFAS-contaminated water and strained infrastructure. The Forest Hills area is still dealing with "forever chemical" contamination in its drinking water.
Former WOOD TV8 Anchor Michele DeSelms Loses Rockford Home in Devastating Fire
Former WOOD TV8 anchor Michele DeSelms lost her Rockford-area home to a massive fire Wednesday night. Multiple fire departments responded, but everyone inside escaped safely. The house was undergoing renovations at the time.
Goodwill to Build New Caledonia Store After Shurlow Family Donates Land
Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids will open a new store in Caledonia Township in 2027 after the William Shurlow family donated the land. Construction is expected to begin this fall at 6459 Cherry Meadow Drive SE.
Byron Center Man Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for $3.4 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
Byron Center resident James Philip Scholten, 51, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $868,707 in restitution after admitting he hid $3.4 million in scrap metal income from the IRS over 13 years.
Cascade Township's Ford Airport to Receive $6 Million in Federal Upgrades
Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Cascade Township will receive $6 million in federal funding for upgrades to Concourse Terminal B, including energy efficient improvements, security rooms, and restrooms.
Ada Township Dedicates New Veterans Memorial at Covered Bridge Park on Memorial Day
Ada Township dedicated a new veterans memorial at Covered Bridge Park on Memorial Day, featuring six granite tablets that trace Ada's history from 1838 through modern conflicts. The project was a collaboration between the American Legion, Ada Historical Society, Ada Township, and Forest Hills Central High School.
East Grand Rapids: $42,871 in Opioid Settlement Funds Sits Unspent While Advocates Say Lives Are at Stake
East Grand Rapids has $42,871 in opioid settlement funds sitting unspent. Advocates say the money could go immediately to harm reduction programs like Red Project's free naloxone newspaper boxes. City officials say they are still evaluating the best use.
Grandville, Wyoming, Byron Township: Tap failure cuts power to 10,000 Consumers Energy customers
Around 10,400 Consumers Energy customers in Grandville, Wyoming, and Byron Township lost power Monday morning after a tap failure knocked out three substations. All power was restored by 5 p.m.
Walker Motel Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder, Held on $2 Million Bond
Mario Martinez-Cruz, 50, faces two counts of assault with intent to murder and two weapons charges after a shooting at the Travelodge in Walker left two men hospitalized. He is being held on $2 million bond.
Kentwood Man Arrested After Attempting to Kidnap 14-Year-Old Girl, Assaulting Woman in Same Hour
John Moore, 29, is charged with assault and battery and unlawful imprisonment after police say he attempted to kidnap a 14-year-old girl and assaulted a 66-year-old woman in Kentwood within one hour on May 12. Moore has a history of sexual offenses dating to 2023.
Wyoming Charter School Bus Nearly Tipped Over on I-196, Police Chief Says
A Vanguard Charter Academy bus carrying Wyoming students nearly tipped over on I-196 after a passing semi created a wind gust, Covert Township police say. No one was injured.
Former Grand Rapids Police Officer Charged After Breaking Into Sports Card Shop
Former Grand Rapids police officer Bryan William Casey was charged with felony breaking and entering after allegedly stealing over $25,000 in sports cards from Johnny Ford's Sports Cards and Memorabilia. Casey resigned from the department in April.
Lowell Driver Hospitalized After Car Strikes Pole and Rollovers on Rogers Street
A driver was hospitalized after his car struck a utility pole and rolled over on Rogers Street in Lowell. Police concluded their investigation and issued no citations.
Comstock Park Home Explosion: Neighbors Rescue Wife After Husband's Murder-Suicide Attempt
A home explosion in Comstock Park killed one person and critically injured another in what investigators call an attempted murder-suicide. Two neighbors pulled the woman from the flames. The couple was in the middle of divorce proceedings.
Forest Hills and East Grand Rapids Sitting on $42,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds While Advocates Say Lives Are at Stake
East Grand Rapids holds $42,871 in unspent opioid settlement funds while advocates say the money could fund life-saving naloxone programs right now. The delay mirrors a statewide pattern: Michigan local governments have $176 million in unspent opioid settlement money.
Rockford Man, 60, Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Algoma Township
A 60-year-old Rockford man died Monday evening after his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into a ditch in Algoma Township. The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Caledonia Memorial Day: Former U.S. Ambassador Leads Ceremony as Student Wins Essay Contest
Former U.S. Ambassador to Niger Kathleen FitzGibbons, a 1981 Caledonia-Mumford graduate, headlined this year's Memorial Day ceremony. Student Olivia Amorese won the Legion's essay contest and read her winning piece at the event.
Cascade: Private Parking Tickets and $461 Tows Spark Outrage Near Noco Provisions
Drivers in Cascade are receiving private parking tickets and facing towing fees as high as $461 at a lot near Noco Provisions. Neither the restaurant nor the township is behind the enforcement. A property management company confirmed it handles the tickets.
Ada: Holland Home Plans $215 Million Senior Living Campus Called The Averden
Holland Home has announced a $215 million senior living campus called The Averden coming to Ada, Michigan. The 136-unit community will include independent living, assisted living, and extensive amenities. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027.
East Grand Rapids Neighbors Face $461 Towing Bills After Surprise Parking Enforcement at Noco Provisions Lot
East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills residents are facing private parking tickets and towing bills up to $461 after enforcement began at a lot near Noco Provisions. Neither the restaurant nor the township is behind the tickets.
Grandville residents among 10,800 left without power on Memorial Day after tap failure
A tap failure knocked out power to more than 10,800 customers in Grandville, Wyoming, and Byron Township on Memorial Day. All power was restored by 5 p.m. Monday.
Walker Nursing Home Serial Killer Seeks Pardon, Claims Murders Never Happened
Gwen Graham, convicted of killing five patients at Walker's Alpine Manor Nursing Home in 1987, is seeking a governor's pardon. The Michigan Innocence Clinic filed a 642-page petition arguing the murders never happened and the trial was tainted by anti-LGBTQ+ bias.
Kentwood Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Two Women and Attempting to Kidnap a Teenager
John Moore, 29, was arrested and charged with assault and battery and unlawful imprisonment after attacking a 66-year-old woman and attempting to kidnap a 14-year-old girl in Kentwood within hours of each other.
Wyoming Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Ramblewood Apartments Shooting
Daniel Pellot, 35, was arraigned Tuesday on attempted murder charges after a May 12 shooting at the Ramblewood Apartments in Wyoming left two people injured. Bond was denied.
Grand Rapids teen killed in stabbing: Person of interest in custody after friend allegedly attacks recent grad
An 18-year-old recent Grand Rapids high school graduate was stabbed to death while celebrating a friend's birthday. The police have a person of interest in custody.
Lowell Township Board Rejects Data Center Moratorium as Microsoft's $1 Billion Plan Sparks Recall Calls
The Lowell Township Board voted 5-2 to reject a six-month data center moratorium, angering residents and sparking recall calls as Microsoft considers a $1 billion campus on the Covenant Business Park.
Comstock Park Home Explosion: Neighbors Rescue Woman as Investigators Call It Attempted Murder-Suicide
A home explosion in the Comstock Park area killed one man and critically injured his wife, who was rescued by two neighbors. Investigators say the fire was intentionally set in an apparent attempted murder-suicide.
Forest Hills Neighbors Hit With $461 Towing Bills in Parking Lot Dispute
Forest Hills residents are hit with surprise parking tickets and towing bills up to $461 in a disputed lot behind Noco Provisions. Both neighboring businesses deny responsibility. The lot owner has not responded to inquiries.
Rockford Man, 60, Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Algoma Township
A 60-year-old Rockford man died Monday evening when his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into a ditch in Algoma Township. The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating the single-vehicle crash.
Goodwill to Build New Store in Caledonia After Family Donates Land
Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids will build a new retail store in Caledonia Township on land donated by the William Shurlow family. Construction begins this fall with a 2027 opening planned.
Byron Center Among Thousands Hit by Memorial Day Power Outage in Kent County
More than 10,000 Consumers Energy customers in Wyoming, Grandville, and Byron Township lost power Memorial Day due to a tap failure. Byron Center residents were among those affected. Power was restored by 5 p.m.
Cascade Township Dedicates Veterans Memorial Bridge on Cascade Road
Cascade Township dedicated the Cascade Veterans Memorial Bridge on Memorial Day, a project led by McDonald-Osmer American Legion Post 451 that honors military service with a permanent plaque on the Cascade Road bridge over the Thornapple River.
Ada Township Dedicates Veterans Memorial at Covered Bridge Park on Memorial Day
Ada Township dedicated a new veterans memorial at Covered Bridge Park on Memorial Day, featuring six granite tablets that trace the community's military history from 1838 to present-day conflicts.
East Grand Rapids' Kelloggsville Band Makes History at National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.
The Kelloggsville Rocket Marching Band from East Grand Rapids became the only Michigan high school band selected for the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C., marking the first time the program has performed outside the state.
Grandville Area Cemetery Hosts First-Ever Travis Manion Foundation Honor Project on Memorial Day
The Travis Manion Foundation brought its Honor Project to West Michigan for the first time, with volunteers placing tokens at fallen service members' graves at Georgetown Cemetery near Grandville.
Walker woman walks in on burglar, police use drone and K9 to catch suspect
A Walker woman came home Saturday night to find a burglar still inside her house. Police used a drone and K9 unit to track down and arrest a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man, who faces first-degree home invasion charges.
Wyoming Man Arrested in Apartment Shooting That Left Woman Critically Injured
Daniel Pellot, 35, was arrested Friday in connection with a May 12 shooting at the Ramblewood Apartments in Wyoming that left a woman critically injured and a man with minor wounds.
Grand Rapids Family Identifies 18-Year-Old 'Gattie' Nguany Killed in Southwest Side Stabbing
Grand Rapids family identifies 18-year-old Gatlok "Gattie" Nguany, a recent Morley Stanwood High School graduate, as the victim of a fatal stabbing on the southwest side. Police say a suspect has been arrested.
Lowell on the Route as Rolling Thunder's 38th Ride for Freedom Rolls Through West Michigan
More than 20 riders from Michigan Rolling Thunder Chapter 4 traveled through Lowell, Michigan on Sunday as part of the organization's 38th annual Ride for Freedom, heading from Grand Rapids to Lansing to honor fallen soldiers and advocate for POW/MIA awareness and veteran mental health.