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Kent County to share potential improvement plans for Indian Mounds Drive at open house tonight
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (186+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " Kent County neighbors will learn more tonight about efforts to make Indian Mounds Drive a safer place. Project leaders are hosting an open house from 5 to 7 p. m. at the Kent County Parks Administration Building. They will display several…...
From an Ionia hangar to remote villages: how a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (338+ words) IONIA, Mich. " At the School of Missionary Aviation Technology in Ionia, a float plane is being restored and used to train future pilots. Soon, it will be sent overseas where it will help deliver life-saving care to some of the…...
Woman hurt, suspect arrested after shooting at apartment building in Grand Rapids
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (198+ words) FOX 17 West Michigan News Grand Rapids Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment building that left one woman hurt. Officers were called to Eastpoint Commons, located at 1460 East Fulton Street near the Aquinas College campus, around 10: 23 p. m Sunday on…...
Motorcyclist seriously hurt, dog killed in Ottawa County crash
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (126+ words) OLIVE TOWNSHIP, Mich. " The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that left a motorcyclist seriously hurt and a dog dead. It happened around 5: 04 p. m. Sunday on 136th Avenue near Barry Street in Olive Township. Investigators say the motorcyclist was heading…...
Grand Rapids Police seek public's help to find missing 20-year-old woman
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (300+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Police are asking for the public's help to locate Leslie Meneses-Mendez, a 20-year-old Grand Rapids woman who has been reported missing. According to a news release from the Grand Rapids Police Department, Meneses-Mendez left her home near…...
Belding man charged in child sexual exploitation case
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (160+ words) BELDING, Mich. " A Belding man is facing serious charges after police say he was caught with child sexually abusive material. Michigan State Police report that Matthew Scott Polise, 35, was arrested following an investigation by the MSP Computer Crimes Unit and…...
What we know about the White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (19+ words) What we know about the suspect who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner'FOX 17 West Michigan News...
Axe used in Battle Creek fight, 40-year-old man injured
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (126+ words) An axe was used during a Saturday fight in Battle Creek, leaving a 40-year-old man injured, according to a news release from Battle Creek Police. Officers were called to N. Wabash Avenue north of Capital Avenue NE shortly after 5 p. m. Saturday, police…...
Deputies: Two people shot outside Springfield venue
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (173+ words) Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after two people were shot outside The Base Bar and Grill in Springfield, while 200 customers were in the parking lot, according to a news release from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called…...
Construction to reduce parking in East Grand Rapids and voters may fund the solution
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (18+ words) FOX 17 West Michigan News...