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Woman tackles store robber, stops crime

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:52 GMT

A woman took matters into her own hands and stopped a man who was in the process of robbing a Walgreens store.

Stiffer sentence in murder retrial

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:23 GMT

A man who was tried a second time for killing a pregnant woman has received a longer prison sentence.

Cooley student foils coffeeshop robbery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:39 GMT

An armed robber was no match for Shady Yassin when a coffee shop near GVSU's downtown campus was targeted.

'New Moon' shines on record books

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:04 GMT

The most anticipated movie of the fall is already breaking records.

Hoskins Jr. jailed on bond violation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:41:33 GMT

A former Grand Rapids Public Schools student advocate already charged with having sex with two 16-year-old girls was arrested Thursday for violating his bond conditions.

GRPD removes Hall/Cass field office

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:45:28 GMT

The Grand Rapids Police Department has removed a field office near Hall Street and Cass Avenue SE.

ArtPrize 2010 dates revealed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:19 GMT

ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos announced Thursday that ArtPrize 2010 will be held in downtown Grand Rapids from Sept. 22 through Oct. 10.

Passenger vehicle, GRPD cruiser collide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:36:42 GMT

A passenger vehicle and an unmarked police cruiser crashed into each other on a slick Grand Rapids road early Thursday morning.

Track Sarah Palin's Grand Rapids trip

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:02:21 GMT

More than 1,000 people lined up at Woodland Mall's Barnes & Noble store Wednesday to see the former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor on the first stop of her "Going Rogue" book tour.

Former police chief recruits GRPD

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:46:46 GMT

Some Grand Rapids police officers facing layoffs may end up working for their former boss.

GRPS: Wiersma applied to volunteer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:15 GMT

Grand Rapids Public Schools confirms that alleged child molester Delbert Wiersma applied to volunteer at three district schools, including one for pregnant teens and teen mothers.

ArtPrize 2010 meeting set for Thursday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:07:31 GMT

ArtPrize organizer Rick DeVos sent out invitations Tuesday to a private event that will discuss next year's competition.

Accused molester volunteered with kids

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:16 GMT

An alleged child molester was a volunteer at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital for about six years, 24 Hour News 8 learned Tuesday.

Judge OKs $78M sale of Gainey Corp.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:10:23 GMT

A federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved the sale of West Michigan trucking firm Gainey Corporation to a Minnesota-based investment firm for $77.8 million.

Puddin' breaks down the Face of 4

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:42:14 GMT

WSNX morning show host Puddin' will help handpick the winner of the Face of 4.

Police, fire focus of GR budget meeting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:23:02 GMT

Much of the discussion at a Monday night meeting about the Grand Rapids city budget focused on police and fire staff cuts, including concern from some who could lose their jobs because of the changes.

9 GRPD officers to be laid off, rehired

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:07:28 GMT

Nine of the more than 30 Grand Rapids police officers who would lose their jobs come the new year under the city budget proposal will be rehired immediately thanks to a federal grant, City Manager Greg Sundstrom said.

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.

School bus drops girl, 5, at wrong stop

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:36:23 GMT

A 5-year-old girl is back safely with her parents after being dropped off by a school bus at an apartment complex where she didn't live.

Zondervan auctions hand-written Bible

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:50:27 GMT

A copy of the Bible written by hand, one verse at a time, by more than 31,000 people throughout the United States is on the auction block.

Check your body numbers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:43:59 GMT

Do you know your key numbers that show whether you are living a healthy life?

GR New Year's 2010 party gets 'Hot'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:11:23 GMT

Uncle Kracker and Boys Like Girls will perform at Rosa Parks Circle as downtown Grand Rapids rings in the new year.

Vehicle crashes into home's porch

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:46:10 GMT

A man trying to get away from police ended up crashing his vehicle into the porch of a home on Grand Rapids' southeast side.

One-vehicle crash sends man to hospital

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:47:41 GMT

A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man was hospitalized after he drove his SUV into a post and a tree.

Eastern Floral dedicates new space

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:23:33 GMT

The renovation of the old Kindel Furniture factory into the headquarters of Eastern Floral marks a resurgence into what once was a vibrant industrial and residential hub on the city's southwest side.

You asked, Sundstrom answered

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:42:54 GMT

Just one day after announcing 125 layoffs of police, fire and city personnel, City Manager Greg Sundstrom sat down with 24 Hour News 8 and answered your questions.

Ceremony starts aircraft carrier Ford

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:06:49 GMT

A significant step in the construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford took place on Saturday.

Local Veterans Day events

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:34:48 GMT

There were several local events on Wednesday to honor those who have fought for our country.

Charges in decade-old child sex case

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:41:47 GMT

The discovery of child pornography on a Grand Rapids man's computer has led to three felony child sexual assault charges against another Grand Rapids man.

GR mayor: Time to raise taxes?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:45:52 GMT

Tuesday was a warm November day at Aberdeen Park in Grand Rapids. Children ran across the mowed lawn, jumping onto the maintained merry-go-round. But budgets cuts are about to reduce that kind of work.