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West Ottawa girls basketball coach Paul Chapman was transported to Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids Friday evening after suffering a medical emergency. The Panthers were in Caledonia to play the Fighting Scots in the 7:30 p.m. game when Chapman collapsed on the sidelines. “During the National Anthem of the boys game, the boys were going to play first, and Paul collapsed behind the boys bench,” West Ottawa superintendent Tim Bearden said. Chapman has coached the Panthers girls since 2017. He coached Holland High School and West Ottawa’s boys basketball teams prior to that.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A Grand Rapids police officer who unintentionally fired his gun, striking a house behind a person believed to be an auto theft suspect, will face a misdemeanor charge for careless discharge of a weapon. Kent County prosecutors on Friday, Jan. 21 said they authorized the charge against Gregory Bauer, an officer with more than 20 years of service with Grand Rapids police. Related: Grand Rapids officer on leave after firing weapon unintentionally, striking building“This was a felony stop. Grimm and others have questioned why Grand Rapids police did not look up the license plate on Smith’s vehicle before moving in with guns. He also alleged that Smith’s vehicle and the stolen vehicle did not look as similar as Grand Rapids police later contended in a statement.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — An autonomous wheelchair that transports disabled passengers to and from their airport boarding gate. A digital mapping program designed to improve airport services such as cargo loading, luggage transport and more.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Three people Wednesday fielded questions from the Grand Rapids public and pitched themselves as the best candidate for the city’s next police chief. During the forum on Wednesday evening, Jan. 19, the three candidates received about 35 minutes each to introduce themselves and then answer questions from the public, both those attending in person and virtually.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man who drove the getaway car after a friend allegedly shot at a fugitive task-force officer pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting assault on a federal law-enforcement officer with a deadly weapon. John Wittkowski talks to media on Feb. 4, 2020, after a federal task-force officer was shot at on the city's Southeast Side. Rogers was in the driver’s seat of his girlfriend’s Chevrolet Cruze, with Trotter in the passenger seat. Rogers knew his friend had a gun and stopped so Trotter could fire at the officer and his vehicle, the agreement said. Grand Rapids police respond Feb. 4, 2020, after a federal task-force officer was shot at on the city's Southeast Side.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A missing Detroit teen who was reportedly seen in Grand Rapids has been found safe in Ohio, police said. Kiara Rose Baker, 15, left a residential facility in Detroit on Nov. 28. There were reports last month she had been on the south side of Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- An accused bank robber buried stolen cash under a back yard pine tree at a Southwest Grand Rapids home, court records show. James Paul Sciamanna, 49, was arraigned earlier this month in connection with a Jan. 4 robbery at Lake Michigan Credit Union, 2720 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Sciammanna faces charges for the bank robbery and in connection to an attempted robbery of a gas station earlier that same day.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Investigators identified skeletal remains found in 1994 near Coopersville as those of a missing Minneapolis woman. Shelly Rae Kephart, 29, also known as Shelly Rae Christian, was believed to be in the Grand Rapids area in February 1994. “The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office remains hopeful that the positive identification of Shelly will provide closure for family, and investigative direction for Cold Case Detectives,” sheriff’s Capt. Shelly Rae Kephart, also known as Shelly Rae Christian, was reported missing by her family in 1993. Dr. Stephen Cohle, who conducted the original autopsy, then positively identified the remains as those of Kephart.

Michigan High School competitive cheer programs have been competing since November, though the major competitions really took off in mid-December and have continued in January. Teams now have a month to go before district competitions begin around the state, all with the goal of reaching the state finals. Those will be held March 4 (divisions 1 and 4) and March 5 (divisions 2 and 3) at the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A 15-year-old died in another person’s “indiscriminate” gunfire moments after the victim tried to steal a handgun, court records show. The victim, 15-year-old Ju’Qwon Lamar Calvin, died May 29 in the area of Prince Street SE and Alto Avenue. They said it’s believed Calvin and Nash hatched a plan to swipe the gun a few minutes before the failed attempt. Calvin allegedly wanted Nash to back him up during the attempt, court records showed. The person told police he fired into the air to scare others away.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A walk-in, COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, in Grand Rapids. The clinic at the Michigan Health and Human Services Building at 121 Franklin St. The clinic is available to all people ages 5 and up, and Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines and boosters will be available. The Kent County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to make the clinic happen. Walk-ins will be taken so long as vaccines are available.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Public Library is reducing its hours because of a shortage in staffing. The decision to close the library branches early each evening was announced Wednesday, Jan. 19. The temporary reduction in hours is set to begin Thursday at all Grand Rapids Public Library locations. “Due to the spike in community spread of COVID-19, GRPL is facing staffing shortages like so many other businesses in our city,” said John McNaughton, library director. The GRPL To Go curbside pick-up service is still available during open hours at the Yankee Clipper, Seymour and West Leonard branches, GRPL said.

West Catholic's Abbey Kimball puts up a shot during the Falcons' 77-22 victory over Unity Christian on Jan. 18, 2022 in Grand Rapids, Mi. Kimball finished with 31 points, including 25 in the first half. (Photo courtesy of Rick Kimball)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police identified a 19-year-old man in the shooting death of a 15-year-old whose killing led to a “Stop the Violence” rally at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Khavaree Nash of Wyoming is accused of killing Ju’Qwon Lamar Calvin on May 29 on Prince Street SE, west of Fuller Avenue. Nash has been held in the Kent County Correctional Facility on unrelated charges, Grand Rapids police said. He is held without bond pending a Feb. 8 preliminary examination in Grand Rapids District Court. Related: Police identify slain teen, ‘Stop the Violence Rally’ plannedPolice Chief Eric Payne said at the time: “This senseless murder of a young man with so much life ahead of him is absolutely intolerable in our community.”Kent County Commissioner Robert S. Womack organized the rally after the teen’s death.

Meijer is pledging to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025.

GRAND RAPIDS – Life is good these days for Catholic Central girls basketball coach Brad VanTimmeren. *Son Nathan is a Catholic Central junior. *Daughter Emily is a Catholic Central freshman and is starting for him on the varsity squad. Catholic Central hit the Wildcats with a balanced attack. While Mondroski was the lone Catholic Central player to score in double figures, nine scored four points or more.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Holland-based recycling company PADNOS is expanding its operations in a Grand Rapids suburb, bringing up to 50 new jobs to West Michigan. The company’s Wyoming facility, at 500 44th St., was chosen over a competing site in Indiana for a $6.6 million project that will increase its capabilities into recycling ocean-bound plastics and invest in electrical and infrastructure upgrades, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday, Jan. 18.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Courts in Kent and Ottawa counties have postponed jury trials due to surging COVID-19 cases in West Michigan. Kent County Circuit Court has adjourned all jury trials until March 7, officials announced Monday, Jan. 17. Chief Circuit Court Judge Mark Trusock made that decision after consulting with the State Court Administrative Office and the Kent County Health Department. Ottawa County Circuit Court and Ottawa County Probate Court are putting a pause on summoning people to serve as jurors, officials announced Monday as well. Ottawa County Circuit Court is reachable at 616-846-8320.

There is no change in the top five in this week’s Grand Rapids boys basketball rankings. There’s plenty of changes in spots sixth-through-10, however. Covenant Christian, Coopersville and West Catholic, who were not ranked a week ago, have cracked the top 10.

Hudsonville’s girls basketball team played a terrific fourth quarter in Friday’s 62-48 win at Rockford. The Eagles went on a 25-8 run to pull out the victory, and with the win over undefeated Rams, Hudsonville has jumped from third to first in this week’s Grand Rapids rankings.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – National Weather Service officials and area law enforcement are warning motorists in West Michigan to be careful as freezing drizzle and light snowfall are glazing the highways. As a result of the slippery conditions on some roadways, police in the Grand Rapids area have responded to multiple crashes Monday afternoon, Jan. 17. The National Weather Service station in Grand Rapids issued a winter weather advisory expected to last through 10 p.m. Monday. The Kent County Road Commission announced online that its day crews will be staying late to treat roads affected by freezing drizzle and evening crews will come in early to take over. Additionally, much of the rest of southern Michigan remains under a hazardous weather outlook for a mix of light freezing drizzle and light snow, according to the NWS.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A local author’s new book, “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America,” raises concerns about the state of American democracy in the form of letters to Martin Luther King Jr., striking a balance between fear and hope. Randal Maurice Jelks, a former Calvin University professor, is an award-winning author who now is a professor of African & African-American studies and American studies at the University of Kansas. He describes his latest book as a meditation on contemporary history and political struggles.

It’s a new week of high school sports across the Grand Rapids area, but before we look to the future, let’s reflect on the week it was. MLive’s second Grand Rapids Athlete of the Week poll of the season is open for business. Braxcynn BakerLowellBasketballBaker scored a school-record 39 points in Lowell’s 72-28 victory against Northview in an OK White Conference game. Jorden BrooksCatholic CentralBasketballBrooks scored 31 points and made a school-record nine 3-pointers in Catholic Central’s 72-53 win over South Christian. Macy BrownEast Grand RapidsBasketballBrown had 29 points in East Grand Rapids’ 59-53 victory over Grand Rapids Christian.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen from Detroit who was recently spotted in West Michigan. There have since been possible sightings of the teen in the south side of Grand Rapids, police said. Baker was reportedly seen on Dec. 27, 2021, in a red SUV GMC model vehicle by the Hall Street Party Store in Grand Rapids, police said. The teen reportedly has a medical condition that requires medication, which she has been without since she went missing, police said. More on MLive:Man ‘uncooperative’ after being shot in the head in Grand Rapids, police sayTruck bursts into flames after hitting tree in Muskegon CountyEvent to highlight business opportunities in Grand Rapids neighborhood

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A host of community groups are hosting an open house next week for current and prospective business owners to learn about opportunities in the Boston Square neighborhood. The event, taking place Jan. 18-19, is aimed at making residents aware of new retail and commercial space planned for the neighborhood as part of Amplify GR’s effort to redevelop the Southeast Side neighborhood, said Danielle Williams, director of economic opportunities at Amplify GR.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A man who was shot in the face early Sunday morning in Grand Rapids was “uncooperative” and transported himself to a local hospital, according to a news release from the Grand Rapids Police Department. At roughly 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, officers were dispatched to a shooting at the 500 block of Eastern Avenue SE, according to the release. They found a single victim, a man who had been shot in the face. The victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, however, and the man was “uncooperative” with police, according to the release. Read more:41-year-old man shot multiple times in Kalamazoo‘You can give me a private briefing.’ Emails detail ousted University of Michigan president’s inappropriate relationshipFBI concerned about informants in plot to kidnap Gov.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The FBI had concerns about an undercover informant’s overreach in the investigation into an alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a defense attorney said. The government also had concerns that the paid informant had planned to travel to Michigan to harm someone – and may have possessed a firearm despite being a convicted felon, the attorney said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A man was killed after crashing into a parked vehicle in Grand Rapids Saturday morning, police said. At about 1 a.m. Jan. 15, troopers from the Michigan State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on southbound U.S.-131 near 32nd Street in Grand Rapids. A vehicle driven by a 45-year-old Wyoming man was traveling south on U.S. 131 when it struck an unoccupied vehicle parked on the shoulder of the roadway, police said. The man was ejected from his vehicle, which rolled several times, police said. The man was later pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The World of Winter is in full swing in Grand Rapids, and attendees are staying busy checking out a host of outdoor art, games and other activities in downtown Grand Rapids. Running through March 6, the annual festival is designed to draw residents to downtown Grand Rapids with activities such as walking tours, snowman building contests, scavenger hunts, food trucks, and more.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A Myanmar restaurant in Kentwood will begin this month selling grab and go meals at Bridge Street Market and two Grand Rapids-area Meijer stores. Amazing Myanmar Asian Cuisine, 3740 28th St. SE, will sell 10 of its most popular menu items at the stores, said owner Min Min Tun, a Burmese refugee who runs the restaurant alongside his wife, Aye Soo.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a neighborly spot for locals, Westside Social in Grand Rapids specializes in rustic dining with an emphasis on comfort food and dazzling cocktails. The popular item comes with wild mushroom cream, truffle oil, sirloin beef tips, potato gnocchi and Manchego cheese. The restaurant offers an array of signature cocktails as well as seasonal cocktails that are happy hour favorites. “We really wanted the menu to have entrees on there that would appeal to someone that wanted to go out for an anniversary,” said Stone. However, once the restaurant became Westside Social, Stone wanted to incorporate American entrees while also keeping the atmosphere like the Shawmut’s casual dining.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A fatal shooting at a parking lot near Rapid Central Station happened after one man snatched another man’s handgun, court testimony showed. A 61st District Court judge listened to testimony from 12 witnesses Friday, Jan. 14 before ordering 26-year-old Harold Martell Brewer II to stand trial for open murder.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County’s early childhood millage has awarded $9 million to 28 programs this year aimed at improving the health and school readiness of children up to age 5 in the county. New this year are programs that will provide car seats and cribs to young children as well as early literacy initiatives, said officials with First Steps Kent, the nonprofit that manages the millage’s programming and finances.

Grand Rapids Christian boys basketball head coach Eric Taylor talks to his team against Northview at Grand Rapids Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. Northview won 64-51. (Cory Morse | MLive.com)

Police said he was driving with a blood-alcohol level of .21, nearly three times over the legal limit, when his car crossed the center line and struck another vehicle. You killed this woman,” Trusock said, noting the victim also has an 18-year-old daughter. Never.”Trusock referenced Lambert’s blood-alcohol level and said that “most people couldn’t even walk through that (court) door with a blood-alcohol level that high.”He also cited information that Lambert had marijuana in his system as well. Trusock sentenced Lambert to 10-22 1/2 years in prison, with credit for 287 days already served. More from MLiveWoman who livestreamed Grand Rapids rioting, damaged building, gets probationMichigan redistricting commission meets behind closed doors again, citing pending litigation

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A 22-year-old woman who livestreamed the 2020 Grand Rapids riot, encouraging others to cause damage and loot, has been sentenced to probation and time served. Alexandria “Ally” Lyons was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 13 on a charge of inciting a riot. Kent County Circuit Judge Curt Benson sentenced her to three years of probation and jail time already served. It was a very traumatic day for the city of Grand Rapids and people need to be held to account,” he said. Lyons, in a brief statement at sentencing, said she believed she would be a good candidate for probation.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Spectrum Health on Thursday announced it will invest $151 million to build three, new patient care buildings in West Michigan, including an 11-story ambulatory care center on the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids. “Providing our communities with care that is high-quality and convenient, particularly for outpatient services, is essential to helping people live healthier lives,” Tina Freese Decker, president & CEO of Spectrum, said in a statement. The building currently at the site, Spectrum’s Cook Institute building, will be demolished to make way for the new structure. The 15,800 square foot building will house Spectrum’s Lakeview Family Medicine practice, as well as outpatient rehabilitation, a walk-in clinic, and specialty care services. Read more:Proposed affordable housing development in Grand Rapids will require zoning changesWhitmer creates new state office to direct spending from federal infrastructure lawVehicle involved in fatal I-94 hit-and-run could show up at an autobody shop, police say

KENT COUNTY, MI – The victims of a shooting on U.S. 131 were targeted by the shooter, state police said. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, on U.S. 131 near 68th Street, south of Grand Rapids. “Investigators believe that the shooting was NOT a random act and that initial investigation suggests that the victims were targeted,” state police said in a Tweet. The victims told police they were going north on U.S. 131 when shots were fired from another vehicle between 84th and 68th streets. Related: State police investigating Grand Rapids area freeway shooting, 2 injuredThe driver of the targeted vehicle stopped at a business on 68th Street and called 911, police said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The parent company of Perring Brewing Co. is being sold to energy drink manufacturer Monster Beverage, according to news reports. The deal between Monster and Colorado-based CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC and Monster Beverage is valued at $330 million. In addition to Perrin, it would give Monster the craft beer brands Cigar City, Oskar Blues, Deep Ellum, Squatters and Wasatch, Reuters reported. Perrin Brewing Co., located in Alpine Township, was launched in 2012 by businessman Randy Perrin and his partner Jarred Sper. Randy Perrin died in 2018.

Four Michigan cities made Orkin’s list of the 50 worst cities for bed bugs in 2022, and one even made the top five.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Later this month, Grand Rapids elected leaders will consider approving zoning changes that would allow a somewhat controversial affordable housing development to move forward. On Dec. 11, the Grand Rapids City Commission approved setting its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25, as the date to consider zoning changes that would allow two developments, including one with 42 single family homes for low- to moderate-income residents.

Artist residency programs in two of Michigan’s most remote parks are once again giving creators the chance to find inspiration through deep solitude and connection with unspoiled nature.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- State police are investigating what they described as a freeway shooting on U.S. 131 near 68th Street. State police responded to the area about 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 for the shooting. Police were told that at least one person showed up at a gas station on 68th Street with a wound. Further details about the incident were not immediately available. More from MLiveGrand Rapids chief finalists showed qualities of transparency, accountability, city manager saysGrand Rapids company agrees to stop online toy sales for 5 years following complaints

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The three finalists for Grand Rapids police all have shown qualities of being transparent, community minded and accountable to residents, the Grand Rapids city manager said. Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington, who is expected to make a final decision in February on the chief selection, talked about the candidates Wednesday, Jan. 12. City officials earlier Wednesday announced the finalists are Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker, Chicago Police Commander Eric Winstrom and retired Milwaukee Police Inspector Jutiki Jackson. Related: Grand Rapids police chief finalists come from departments in Battle Creek, Chicago, Milwaukee“All of them have the ability to be transparent, and have worked with community, and believe in accountability and good policing,” Washington said. While Payne rose from the Grand Rapids police ranks to become chief, there were no internal candidates with “executive experience” needed to make the finalist list, Washington said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A Grand Rapids area company has agreed to stop selling toys and collectibles online for five years after customers made a rash of complaints. Planetary Toys LLC has entered into a legal agreement, called an “Assurance of Voluntary Compliance and Discontinuance” agreement, with the Michigan Attorney General’s office. The agreement came after the Better Business Bureau received nearly 90 complaints against the company for a variety of issues, including not shipping purchased items and sending different items than ordered. “I’m pleased to see this agreement reached without my office having to take additional legal action against Planetary Toys,” state Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a written statement. “I appreciate the work our partners at the BBB are doing to help affected customers.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — As COVID-19 rages, one Grand Rapids hospital leader says his biggest concern is the ability to keep workers healthy and on the job. Hospitalizations from the infectious, respiratory disease are still rising, but they’re not as high at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital as they were in late November, said Dr. Matt Biersack, the Grand Rapids-based hospital’s president and chief medical officer. “We have just under 200 Mercy Health colleagues here in Grand Rapids who are on leave due to Covid. As of Monday, Jan. 10, the state was reporting about 112,700 new cases per week, with more than 5,000 Covid patients hospitalized at a given time and about 539 Covid deaths reported per week. Mercy Health Saint Mary’s had 48 COVID-19 patients as of this morning, according to Mercy officials.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids’ city attorney has received a 17.7% salary increase, and the city manager received a 6.9% pay bump, based on a public records request by MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. On Jan. 1, City Attorney Anita Hitchcock began making $195,000 a year, a nearly $30,000 increase over her salary last year of $165,619.38.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — ArtPrize will return to Grand Rapids in 2022, the festival’s executive director told the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Craig Searer, who has led ArtPrize since 2021, said estimates show last year’s event drew more than 500,000 visitors. The event, which ran from Sept. 16 to Oct. 3, also drew 2,500 students, 171 volunteers, and it featured 877 artist entries in 144 venues in Grand Rapids, he said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - To honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., local groups, colleges and cities have organized events that begin this week and continue beyond Monday’s federal holiday celebrating the slain civil rights leader. “Growing Together: Dr. David Pilgrim” will explore the impact of the “white moderate” in Grand Rapids communities, a topic that was discussed by Martin Luther King Jr. City of Kentwood Unity WalkThe city of Kentwood will host a 9 a.m. unity walk in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 15. “We look forward to coming together as a community to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley said.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Northview defeated Grand Rapids Christian 64-51 in boys basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Northview improved to 2-0 in the OK White Conference and 6-0 overall. Related: Northview’s 6-foot-9 Calvin Hyde making big strides, impact for undefeated WildcatsClick into the gallery above to see our favorite game photos, or click here for a direct link to the gallery or to purchase prints.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A sad day has come for many beer enthusiasts in the Grand Rapids area with Elk Brewing Company permanently closing its Comstock Park location. RELATED: Elk Brewing company welcomes second location in Comstock ParkThe joint near the Fifth Third Ballpark opened in 2016. Elk Brewing did not respond to requests for information about the reason for closing its second location before publication. Although one location is closing, the Grand Rapids location at 700 Wealthy Street remains open and will continue normal operations. The hours for Comstock Park are listed as Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Grand Rapids Public Schools building on the city’s West Side is switching to fully remote learning this week due to COVID-19 cases and staff shortages. Harrison Park Academy, a PreK-8 school located at 1440 Davis Ave., closed on Tuesday, Jan. 11, and will conduct fully virtual instruction through Friday, Jan. 14, Superintendent Leadriane Roby announced at the school board meeting Monday. The building’s preschool through eighth grade students will return to the classroom on Tuesday, Jan. 18, after the district closes for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 17. Around 80 of the school’s 687 students are out this week due to COVID-19 related issues, Helmholdt said. More on MLive:Michigan adjusts its COVID-19 quarantine guidance for K-12 schoolsMichigan reports eight new K-12 COVID outbreaks as students begin return to schoolMore COVID-19 cases in 1 day at University of Michigan than any single week in the fall

The search is on for a missing bobcat who escaped from her enclosure in West Michigan last week.

It’s going to be an ugly, cold and blustery day in most of Michigan on Wednesday into Thursday morning.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for parts of West Michigan for Wednesday with several inches of snow possible.

The Minnesota Wild are preparing to play in the NHL's Winter Classic for the first time.

A western Michigan man has been convicted in the fatal 2019 stabbing of a man whose body was found dumped in an Ottawa County park.

A Michigan intensive care unit physician painted a grim picture Tuesday when she described the COVID situation inside the state’s hospitals, specifically for unvaccinated patients.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a COVID briefing Tuesday for the first time since June, answering questions about whether this surge warrants new mandates and delivering specific messages for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents.

For the first time since restrictions were lifted in June, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is hosting an official COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday morning as omicron cases surge in the U.S.

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a major toll on healthcare workers across Michigan and across the globe. The battle has been brutal and exhausting.

An 11-year-old girl who survived a Michigan plane crash that killed her father and three other people has been released from a rehabilitation hospital.

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Getting through the COVID pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. One Michigan couple saw their dancing careers halted, but they managed to get through it together.

Police say a teenager has died after an all-terrain vehicle crash at sand dunes in northern Michigan.

A judge says he would postpone the Oct. 12 trial of five men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Federal prosecutors are not objecting to a delay in the fall trial of five men accused of planning to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions was sentenced to more than six years in prison Wednesday for planning to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions was sentenced to more than six years in prison Wednesday for planning to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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A man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of three elderly men at a Jackson County home has been arrested, authorities said Tuesday.

Michigan State Police said the driver of a semi truck was killed after losing control of the semi and driving off an overpass in Grand Rapids.

The wall has come tumbling down and you’ll hear a new word in amateur sports: NIL which stands for name, image, and likeness.

Roeda Studio will be closing its downtown location at the end of the year.

A Michigan man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State group.

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A Grand Rapids man has been convicted of kicking a state conservation officer in the head during an escape attempt after the officer arrested him following a northern Michigan car crash.

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Far right and controversial group, the Proud Boys, are expected to gather in west Michigan on Saturday.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people who were found dead July 3 inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat that was docked at the Fox Marine marina just off of Lake St. Clair on South River Road in Harrison Township.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people who were found dead July 3 inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat that was docked at the Fox Marine marina just off of Lake St. Clair on South River Road in Harrison Township.

The new name and logo honor the Gold’s new affiliation with the Denver Nuggets, which was announced earlier this year.

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Two women who became judges in 2007 are up for a promotion to federal courts on each side of Michigan.

Many companies are rethinking their office space in COVID’s wake and making changes to help employees feel more comfortable about returning in person.

Michigan is reopening 12 unemployment offices for in-person appointments.

Nelly Korda became the first two-time winner on the LPGA Tour this season, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory in the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Late spring frosts have taken a bite out of the cherry harvest in parts of western Michigan, leaving some farms without any cherries at all.

It was a deal that was kept tightly under wraps. If approved, it would create the largest hospital system in the state of Michigan.

Two of Michigan’s largest health care systems are exploring a future together, officials announced Thursday morning.

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As far as he knows, Marc Miller is the only professional driver from Western Michigan.

First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to visit Michigan on Thursday to promote the progress of the government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation at a Grand Rapids distillery that is expected to expand the canned cocktails business in Michigan.

During a Monday briefing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talked about the outrage stemming from a photo of her at a restaurant, the new return-to-work rules and Michigan’s overall standing in terms of COVID-19 and unemployment.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer answered a question Monday about a controversial picture that showed her sitting with a large party at a restaurant despite longtime restrictions limiting tables to six people.

A 20-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a Michigan State Police trooper on Milett Road near Tanger Outlets in Howell.

Meijer is revealing shopping trends throughout the COVID pandemic.