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Longtime editor at Grand Rapids Press retires
For three decades, west Michigan's view of the world was shaped by a man it might find disagreeable.
Motorcycle crash sends man to hospital
A motorcycle crash in Kent County has sent a Grand Rapids man to the hospital. The crash happened just before 10:00 Sunday night on northbound US-131 in Walker.
A West Michigan hair salon held a special fundraiser Friday to help families with special needs children.
Silent Observer launches new campaign
KENT COUNTY, Mich. In Kent County, a group dedicated to solving open cases launched a new campaign asking for help.
National Conference Takes Aim in Grand Rapids
An event at a Grand Rapids shooting range today is helping West Michigan move against the impact of a slow economy.
A series of free day camps will teach children valuable safety skills. The first one happened today in Walker.
Jury: Asphalt firm must pay injured worker $5.6 million
When Michael Rhanor fell from atop a truck filled with steaming asphalt in 2004, the Grant-area man suffered brain and spinal injuries that nearly killed him.
East and West square off at Mackinac
West Michigan to Southeast Michigan: Stop relying on government. Start leveraging your nonprofits, and build more collaboration between the two groups and for-profit businesses.
Wrong Way Fatal Crash Survivor Jailed
There will be a preliminary exam June 22nd for Scott Sikkema , a Grandville man who reportedly drove drunk into oncoming traffic on I-196, killing a Walker woman.
Three injured in Walker accident
Three people are being treated for injuries after two cars collided on Remembrance Rd.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Republican Mike Bouchard joins race to be party's nominee for Michigan governor
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, a former state senator and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006, plans to visit Walker and two other cities today to officially join the race to be the Republican Party's gubernatorial nominee.
Investigators Look for Cause in Walker Mobile Home Fire
A mobile home in Walker was destroyed by a fire this afternoon. It started around 2:30 p.m. On Pippin Drive, not far from Leonard Street and Wilson Avenue.
It's supposed to be a day of remembrance, but over the years Memorial Day has turned into a celebration; and many veterans say that's okay as long as we don't lose sight of the true meaning of the day.
Bicyclist dies after collision with Grand Rapids city vehicle
A 55-year-old man riding a bicycle died this afternoon shortly after a collision with a city of Grand Rapids dump truck driven by a city employee, city and police officials said.
Tough financial times in Michigan homes mean tough financial times at city hall.
A man arrested for driving the wrong way on I-196 near Grandville is free from jail tonight while police investigate a deadly accident.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Kent County, five communities on hook for $150,000 to match federal...
Rough trail: Grass can be seen growing through the cracks of the Kent Trails path in Byron Township's Douglas Walker Park.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Expansion of Intelligent Transportation system close shoulders along U.S. 131 south of Grand Rapids
Traffic squeeze: U.S. 131 motorists may face temporary delays around work sites while the traffic monitoring equipment is installed.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Police are searching for man who robbed Comerica Bank branch in Walker on Monday
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Comerica Bank branch along Alpine Avenue NW about 4:15 p.m. Monday.
Zeeland man jailed after fatal collision; West Shore Mall store manager killed
A Zeeland man was charged with drunk driving causing death after his involvement in a head-on crash that killed a Walker woman Sunday morning.