Cedar Springs News

An Alpine Township man at the center of an alleged high-profile Detroit City Hall corruption investigation was working for a company that holds a $3 million sludge-hauling contract with the city of Grand ...

HASLETT - Crossroads United Methodist Church will welcome its new pastor, Rev. Brian Rafferty, on Sunday, July 6. Morning worship services begin at 9:20 a.m., and youth worship services are at 4 p.m., Sundays.

The clerk rubbed a laminated four-leafed clover on Donna Miller's $5 Sapphire Blue lottery ticket.

There's a new look to Carlton House on Third Street in Beaver Dam. The home, which is operated by Bridges of Wisconsin, is where Gerry Krenz and his disabled friends live.

If you're going to plan a road trip in America, why not be original? Anybody can visit the "gambling capital of the world" , the "movie capital of the world" , and the "automotive capital of the world" , but ...

By Theresa D. Mcclellan GRAND RAPIDS -- When Michael Mello saw the national statistics showing Michigan had the highest increase in hate crimes against gays, the chairman of the 2008 West Michigan Gay Pride ...

Five people are hospitalized following a suspected drunk driving crash Tuesday night.

Fire officials say thick black smoke could be seen a mile away during a house fire in Spencer Township this morning.

The Operation Iraqi Freedom monument was installed at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Grand Rapids Tuesday morning.

“If we can make (unbelted drivers) change their habits, it might become a long-time habit -- and that's half the goal”

If you are driving in Cedar Springs on Monday night, buckle up. Extra patrols will be out just before dark, until early the next morning, Cedar Springs Police Chief Roger Parent said. via Grand Rapids Press

Police say a driver drifted off northbound U.S. 131 and rolled his truck, killing him. via WZZM

The Cedar Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire on Shaner Avenue late Saturday night. via Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

Downed power lines forced authorities to block off a section of 17 Mile Road near U.S. 131 Saturday morning. via WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Roger Parent, a longtime member of the Kent County Sheriff's Department, is the new police chief in Cedar Springs. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

The disappearance of Deanie Peters will be reopened by The Kent County Metro Cold Case Team. via Grand Rapids Press

“This is probably the worst we've seen in a dozen or more years.”

A bumper crop of potholes on Michigan's streets and freeways has road officials taking extreme measures to combat a problem that's straining budgets, driving up damage claims, and forcing patching crews to work ... via MLive.com

“We're very pleased with the outcome. It's our intent to put this (case) behind us and to work toward building a better relationship from this point forward”

A dispute over water billing at a mobile home park has been settled after a four-year battle, city officials said. via Grand Rapids Press

After earning her first career World Cup medal on Friday, Theresa Cliff-Ryan added a second bronze medal to her collection on Saturday with a third-place finish in the women's 20-kilometer points race. via USA Cycling

“Steve's one of the greatest human beings I know”

Standing behind the counter of The Candle Shop in downtown Rockford Saturday, Nancy Germain did not know what to believe about the allegations against Rockford District Judge Steven Servaas. via Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

“You wouldn't glue anything at home that's dirty, wet and cold, but that's what we're trying to do on the roads.”

The hill on eastbound Michigan Streets offers numerous opportunities to damage your axle and tires. via MLive.com