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Vehicle fire closes US-131 in Grand Rapids
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (89+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The Michigan Department of Transportation says a vehicle fire on US-131 at I-196 has closed the freeway as crews work to contain the flames. The Grand Rapids Police Department says the vehicle that crashed is believed to be…...
Make-A-Wish Michigan named charity partner of the Grand Rapids Triathlon
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (202+ words) Make-A-Wish has been making wishes come true for children living through critical illnesses. With April being World Wish Month, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and help wish kids, including donations, volunteering, or attending a local event. The…...
FOX 17 to air Good Friday and Easter services from Grand Rapids Catholic Diocese
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (359+ words) Continuing a long-standing partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, FOX 17 will air services from the Cathedral of St. Andrew on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Continuing a long-standing partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Grand…...
Grand Rapids City Commission moves to promote deputy city attorney to lead role
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (267+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The man who has led the City of Grand Rapids' legal team on an interim basis will get the chance to make it his permanent role. Grand Rapids city commissioners unanimously selected Philip Strom to be the…...
Grand Rapids man accused in triple homicide waives preliminary hearing
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (358+ words) Grand Rapids man accused in triple homicide waives preliminary hearing'FOX 17 West Michigan News The Kent County Prosecutor told FOX 17 last week that Broomfield was found competent to stand trial.According to Grand Rapids Police, officers were called to the family's…...
Service Reproduction Co. says goodbye to Grand Rapids art community
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (493+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Service Reproduction Co., an art supply store in Grand Rapids, will close this week after 78 years of business on the city's west side. Founded in the 1940s, the family-owned small business initially made its money by printing blueprints…...
East Grand Rapids Adds Food Scraps to Curbside Pickup
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (378+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Starting April 6, East Grand Rapids neighbors can toss food scraps like coffee grounds and apple cores into their yard waste bins alongside traditional yard waste. The expanded composting program builds on a three-year pilot program that…...
Grand Rapids leaders review 10 officer-involved shootings
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (407+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Grand Rapids city leaders received a review Tuesday of 12 officer-involved shootings that occurred over the past five years, a presentation prompted by the February death of Da'Quain Johnson. Johnson was shot and killed by police during a…...
Man illegally in the U.S. sentenced for selling fake IDs in Grand Rapids area
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (473+ words) Man illegally in the U.S....
Second administrator at Grand Rapids Public Schools put on leave
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (326+ words) Second administrator at Grand Rapids Public Schools put on leave'FOX 17 West Michigan News A second member of the administration team at Grand Rapids Public Schools has been put on leave for the rest of the current school year.In a…...