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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.
Mi Bella Guatemala Bakery Relocates to Comstock Park for More Space and Parking
Mi Bella Guatemala Shop, a Guatemalan bakery that operated for four years on Grand Rapids' Fulton Street, has relocated to a new location on Alpine Avenue in Comstock Park for better parking and expanded space.
Forest Hills Residents Face $461 Towing Fees in Parking Lot Mystery Behind Noco Provisions
Forest Hills residents are facing towing bills of $461 or more from a parking lot behind Noco Provisions. The restaurant and neighboring Azul Agave both deny responsibility. The property owner has not responded to inquiries.
Rockford Man Faces Felony Charges Nearly Two Years After Missing Cedar Springs Teen Was Found at His Door
Durk Elliott VanDam, 44, of Rockford faces multiple felony charges including assault by strangulation and creating child sexually abusive material, nearly two years after a missing Cedar Springs teen was found living at his home.
Caledonia High equestrian riders win six state titles. The school still will not give them varsity letters.
Caledonia High School's equestrian team has won six state championships. The district still refuses to give riders varsity letters because the sport is not sanctioned by the MHSAA. Students say the letters could affect scholarships and college admissions.
Byron Center Man Sentenced to 20 Months in Federal Prison for $3.4 Million Tax Evasion Scheme
James Scholten, 51, of Byron Center was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $868,707 in restitution after admitting he stole scrap metal from his employer and hid $3.4 million in income from the IRS over 13 years.
Amway Brings Acting Labor Secretary to Ada for $75 Million Manufacturing Upgrade
Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling toured Amway's Ada headquarters to see a completed $75 million manufacturing upgrade that converts 52,000 square feet into a new Nutrilite supplement production facility.
East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village Development Moves Forward Despite Neighbor Lawsuit
East Grand Rapids developers are moving forward with a 40-unit Gaslight Village housing project despite an active neighbor lawsuit. The Planning Commission scheduled a June 9 public hearing as the legal challenge enters discovery.
Grandville Area: 32-Year-Old Jenison Motorcyclist Killed in Friday Morning Crash on Cottonwood Drive
A 32-year-old Jenison man died Friday morning after his motorcycle collided with an SUV at Cottonwood Drive and Summerset Drive in Georgetown Township. Two occupants of the SUV were hospitalized with minor injuries. The road was closed for nearly four hours.
Walker Woman Walks Into Active Home Invasion. Police Use Drone and K-9 to Jail Suspect.
A Walker woman returned home Saturday night to find a burglar inside. Police used a drone and K-9 unit to track and arrest a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man, who is now jailed on a first-degree home invasion charge.
Kentwood Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run: Driver Arraigned, Family Demands Justice
Cameron Blake Bryant, 29, was arraigned Friday on a felony charge after investigators linked his damaged Buick to the hit-and-run crash that killed 17-year-old Stephon Harris in Kentwood. Harris' family called for justice and safer streets at the dangerous intersection.
Wyoming Man Arrested in Apartment Shooting That Critically Injured Woman
Daniel Pellot, 35, of Wyoming was arrested Friday in connection with a May 12 shooting at the Ramblewood Apartments that critically injured a woman and wounded a man. Pellot has not yet been arraigned.
Two People Killed in Grand Rapids Within One Hour Early Sunday Morning
Two people were killed in Grand Rapids within one hour early Sunday morning. An 18-year-old was stabbed near Goodrich and Cesar E. Chavez, and an adult man was shot on South Division Avenue. Police are seeking information.
Lowell Township Rejects Data Center Moratorium as Residents Threaten Recall Over Microsoft Project
Lowell Township trustees voted 2-5 to reject a six-month data center moratorium, sparking recall threats from residents opposed to a proposed $1 billion Microsoft hyperscale facility at Covenant Business Park.
Whitecaps End Losing Streak With 6-4 Win Over South Bend Cubs at Comstock Park’s LMCU Ballpark
The West Michigan Whitecaps ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the South Bend Cubs at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park, behind a career-best start from Hayden Minton and a two-run homer by Garrett Pennington.
East Grand Rapids Parking Deck Could Cost Forest Hills Homeowners $150 a Year
East Grand Rapids is asking voters to fund a $13.6 million parking deck after high school construction eliminates 139 spots. The average homeowner could pay $150 a year if the millage passes in November.
Rockford Area: Anonymous Donor Covers $100 Pay-to-Play Fees for All Sparta Students
An anonymous donor has covered the $100 pay-to-play fee for all Sparta Middle and High School student athletes and marching band members for the 2026-2027 school year in the Rockford area.
Caledonia Equestrian Team Denied Varsity Letters Despite State Championships. Riders Say It Costs Them Scholarships
Caledonia High School riders won their sixth state championship in equestrian. The district denied them varsity letters. The riders say the letters matter for scholarships and college applications.
Byron Center Navy veteran Pete Zimmer turns 99, still volunteering at UM Health-West
Byron Center resident Pete Zimmer, a 99-year-old Navy veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, celebrated his birthday while continuing his volunteer work at UM Health-West where he has logged more than 2,000 hours since 2017.
Cascade Road Crossing Part of $1.7M East Grand Rapids Student Safety Plan Facing Neighbor Pushback
A $1.7 million student safety plan in East Grand Rapids includes a new refuge island crossing on Cascade Road. The project spans into Cascade and has drawn pushback from some neighbors who question where federal funding should go.
Amway Completes $75 Million Investment in New Ada Manufacturing Facility
Amway has completed a $75 million investment at its Ada, Michigan headquarters, launching a new solid dose tablet manufacturing operation and quality control lab at its Nutrilite Spaulding Plant.
East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village Project Moves Forward Despite Resident Lawsuit
East Grand Rapids developer Gaslight Investors presented phase one plans for 40 residential units at the Gaslight Village site despite a pending resident lawsuit challenging the project's approval process. A public hearing is set for June 9.
Grandville's Rainbow Grill closes after 80 years, flooding and costs cited
Rainbow Grill, the Grandville diner that has operated since the 1940s, closed permanently after flooding damage and rising costs. The parent company Restaurant Partners said it may try to reopen the location in the future.
Walker Residents Face $30 Million 28th Street Rebuild Starting This Fall
MDOT is launching a $30 million rebuild of 28th Street from Division to Kalamazoo Avenue. Walker residents face lane closures starting this fall. A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21.
Kentwood Police Locate Vehicle and Person of Interest in Fatal Hit-and-Run of 17-Year-Old Teen
Kentwood Police have located the suspected vehicle and identified a person of interest in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old Stephon Harris on Eastern Avenue.
Woman in critical condition after shooting at Wyoming apartment complex
A woman is in critical condition after a shooting at Ramblewood Apartments in Wyoming Tuesday morning. Police have not made any arrests as the investigation continues.
Six homes damaged in Lowell fire as displaced families rally around community fundraising efforts
A wind-driven fire damaged six homes in Lowell's Centralville neighborhood, displacing more than two dozen residents as families launch fundraising campaigns to help with recovery efforts.
'Roofs Don't Regenerate': Comstock Schools Seek Third Bond Vote After Second Failure
Comstock Public Schools are seeking a third bond vote after their second attempt failed by 132 votes. The district had sought $23.7 million for infrastructure improvements including new roofs and air conditioning. Superintendent Thoenes warned that two-thirds of the middle school roof is in its last phase of existence.
Veterans Memorial Bridge Dedicated in Forest Hills
A new Veterans Memorial Bridge was officially dedicated in Forest Hills on Monday. Community leaders and veterans gathered to honor those who served.