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Man will stand trial in U.P. crash

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:19:35 GMT

A 28-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial in the hit-and-run deaths of three women, including one from West Michigan, in the U.P.

Over third of US Saab dealers to close

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:04:08 GMT

GM has sent letters to 81 Saab dealers notifying them they will be expected to terminate their dealerships when the sale closes around the end of November. Fox Saab of Grand Rapids did not receive a termination letter.

Shooting lands father, son under arrest

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:28:24 GMT

A father and son from Remus were arrested after a 19-year-old Big Rapids man was shot in the arm Saturday morning.

Ohio to change lethal injection method

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:54:15 GMT

Ohio on Friday became the first state to adopt a procedure for lethal injections that uses one drug, a method never before tried on U.S. inmates.

Sound of the holidays: $ in red kettle

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:08:06 GMT

Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from the Salvation Army every year and the last couple years have been tough for many people.

Teen mother shot, killed

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:40:30 GMT

Andrea Parnell, 19, was found in the entryway of her home with head injuries that even paramedics didn't realize were two gunshot wounds Saturday morning.

Muskegon Heights chief laid to rest

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:49:22 GMT

Muskegon Heights Police Chief Clifton Johnson was laid to rest Saturday.

Police investigate homicide in Muskegon

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:28:21 GMT

A 19-year-old Muskegon woman has died from a gunshot wound after police found her at a house in the 500 block of Orchard Avenue Saturday morning.

Kentucky murder suspect has Mich. ties

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:12:58 GMT

Amanda Johnson, 21, has been charged with murder and criminal abuse in the death of her son, 23-month old Stephen Troy.

Retailers stop buying from fruit grower

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:58:43 GMT

Wal-Mart, Kroger and Meijer said they have stopped buying products from Adkin Blue Ribbon Blueberry Co. near South Haven.

Drunk driver closes K'zoo intersection

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:58:24 GMT

Kalamazoo Public Safety and Consumers Energy continue to clean up intersection after a drunk driver hit a power pole early Saturday morning.

7 years pass, no arrest in '02 homicide

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:55:32 GMT

In 2002, 23-year-old Georgette Diggs had been stabbed during the night while her children were sleeping. Her then 6-year-old daughter found her body the next morning.

Former soldier wins judgment vs. Army

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:06:28 GMT

A federal jury in Ann Arbor on Friday reached a verdict in the civil case in favor of 38-year-old James McKelvey of Macomb County's Macomb Township.

2 dead in aircraft crash near Adrian

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:05:10 GMT

Two people en route from Pennsylvania died late Friday afternoon in a single-engine aircraft crash north of Adrian, Mich., the Lenawee County Sheriff said.

Three men die at Detroit marathon

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:50:11 GMT

Officials told the Detroit Free Press that two of the men collapsed at the finish line, and one man collapsed around the 12-mile mark at a drink station.

Crash victim's brothers seek closure

Leon Hendrix — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:51:28 GMT

Jeremy Sobczak-Obetts' two older brothers said they were looking for closure at the scene of the crash that killed their brother.

Hope College dedicates new soccer field

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:12:58 GMT

The Van Andel Soccer Stadium was celebrated during a day-long event including exhibition games, Hope College men's and women's games and a dedication ceremony.

Hoekstra hosts town hall on health care

Marc Thompson — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:54:04 GMT

Congressman Pete Hoekstra is working to rekindle the health care debate.

Meth lab fire burns man's face, torso

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:46:36 GMT

A 22-year-old Lawton area man is recovering at a Kalamazoo hospital after a meth lab in his moblie home caught fire.

Hundreds make strides against cancer

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:51:52 GMT

People of all ages came out, despite the chilly temperatures,and walked to raise money for research.

Mom of 2 kids dead in fire arrested

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:11:08 GMT

The mother of two children who died in a fire at a mobile home near Detroit has been arrested in the deaths, police said Saturday.

Man arrested for assault and invasion

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:58:01 GMT

A male suspect is in jail after police say he assaulted a woman, broke into someone's home and was found hiding in a garage.

Aero Med sent to two car crash in Grant

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:20:10 GMT

Michigan State Police tell 24 Hour News 8 that a Chevy Suburban collied with a Chevy truck at the intersection of 112th St and Gordon Ave in Grant.

Police officer shot in arm at pawn shop

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:08:12 GMT

Authorities say a police officer has been shot in the arm while responding to an alarm at a pawn shop in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park and two other people were wounded.

Down Syndrome families take buddy walk

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:38:50 GMT

The 14th annual Buddy Walk on Saturday raised $80,000 for local programs that benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.

Silverdome heads for auction block

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:59:43 GMT

The former home of the Detroit Lions will be sold at auction to the highest bidder -- regardless of the price.

Local artist grateful for ArtPrize

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:47:44 GMT

We'll find out Thursday night who takes home the $250,000 ArtPrize grand prize.

Census takers find challenge in Detroit

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:44:18 GMT

Widespread home foreclosures and vacancies appear to be making it harder for census takers to accurately count residents in Detroit than in other large cities.

Woman killed in crash with tanker truck

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:11:41 GMT

Police say an elderly woman died after crashing with a milk tanker truck at M-91 and M-46 in Lakeview.

Albion man dies after rollover accident

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:13:23 GMT