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Grand Rapids Police announce charges for suspect in January 2023 homicide case
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (170+ words) The Grand Rapids Police Department says the suspect in a January 2023 homicide case has been charged for his role in the death of 16-year-old Cahari Walton. The Grand Rapids Police Deparment says the suspect in a January 2023 shooting was found,…...
'I am running to Pensacola': Grand Rapids police chief takes job in Florida
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (281+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom will return to Michigan on Friday before starting his new role as police chief in Pensacola, Florida, as early as March 2. "I'm not running away from Grand Rapids. I am running…...
East Grand Rapids considers resolution limiting immigration enforcement cooperation
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (529+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " East Grand Rapids commissioners are considering a resolution that looks to limit the city's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. City Commissioner Abbie Groff-Blaszak introduced the proposal during a city commission meeting Monday night. "It just illustrates…...
Neighbors rally in Grand Rapids to protest ongoing immigration enforcement amid clashes in Minneapolis
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (204+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Over 100 Grand Rapids neighbors answered a call to action Friday, rallying against immigration enforcement in more ways than one. The demonstration was organized by 'The Party for Socialism and Liberation,' along with Movimiento Cosecha and GR Rapids…...
Grand Rapids organizations putting on local strike against immigration policies
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (676+ words) Protesters in West Michigan and across the U.S. are calling for "no work, no school, no shopping" as part of a nationwide strike on Friday to oppose the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. "The people of the Twin Cities have shown the…...
'We all feel it': Pastors, Police Chief reveal plan to combat violence in Grand Rapids
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (528+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Religious leaders in Grand Rapids said the city has an on-going issue of violence and crime impacting kids and young adults. On Friday, they and the police chief unveiled a new plan to combat it. The proposal…...
Grand Rapids police renew call for tips, release new video in 2020 murder case
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (169+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Grand Rapids police renewed a call for tips to help solve a 2020 murder case. On November 15, 2020, 43-year-old Damon Bradley was found shot on Plainfield Avenue near Caledonia Street around 7 p.m. He later died at the hospital. The Medical…...
City of Grand Rapids settles federal lawsuit filed by family of girl held at gunpoint by police
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (311+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The City of Grand Rapids has settled a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Honestie Hodges, who as an 11-year-old was held at gunpoint by Grand Rapids police officers. In a settlement deal, the city will…...
Anti-ICE protesters demonstrate in downtown Grand Rapids amid bitter cold temperatures
1+ week, 4+ day ago (195+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Just one day after a man was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis, protesters gathered in downtown Grand Rapids to demand accountability. More than 100 people attended the rally on Sunday afternoon " which took…...
Today's Forecast; Very cold; Snow mainly south of I-96
1+ week, 5+ day ago (79+ words) TODAY: WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY (South of Grand Rapids) Windy and cold with snow showers. Highs near 10. Lows: 0 to -5 WIND CHILLS: -10 to -15 TONIGHT: Remaining cold with lt. snow. Lows near 2. Winds: SE 5-10 mph MONDAY: Cold with scattered snow showers. Highs in…...