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Structure fire in Spring Lake

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:20:52 GMT

A structure fire broke out in Spring Lake on Sunday morning.

Flooding debris moving downstream

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:21:04 GMT

Last month's historic Grand River flooding is now affecting some boaters downstream.

Man convicted in landlady's murder

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:13:38 GMT

A West Michigan jury has found a man guilty of murder in the slaying of his 53-year-old landlady, who was set on fire after complaining about his loud music.

Car crashes into ambulance in Holland

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:02:16 GMT

Holland emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance and a car Friday night.

Man hospitalized; leg caught in baler

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:12:07 GMT

One man is in a hospital after kicking a stalled hay baler and getting his leg stuck.

New NWS warnings describe storm threat

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:41 GMT

Starting this severe weather season, warnings from the National Weather Service will be more specific and provide a better idea of how serious the threat really is.

Grand Haven fireworks need donations

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:59:39 GMT

Grand Haven's Fourth of July fireworks could be in jeopardy because of a lack of funding.

Offer for Jenison house in 3 hours

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:03:09 GMT

If you're looking to sell your house, West Michigan realtors say now is the time. It's a sellers' market like never before.

Woman injured in rollover on I-96

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:17 GMT

A woman from Muskegon was seriously injured when her vehicle crashed and rolled over in the median of a highway in Ottawa County.

Unlicensed teen crashes into biker

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:02:35 GMT

An 18-year-old female from Holland was arrested for not having a driver's license after police said her car crashed into a motorcyclist.

Expert: Protecting plants from freeze

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:20:14 GMT

The hard freeze for most of West Michigan Monday morning is putting some plant life at risk -- but there are some things gardeners can do to protect their investments.

Saturday marks final day for Tulip Time

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:17:17 GMT

Saturday marks the final day for the Tulip Time Parade in Holland.

Driver runs off road, lands in a house

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:12:29 GMT

A woman is recovering after running off the road and crashing into a house Saturday morning.

Comparing hospital procedure prices

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:59:55 GMT

Widely varying prices for the same hospital care are easily found in a new searchable web report put online by the federal government.

FEMA, locals assess flood damage

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:34:39 GMT

Federal, state and local authorities teamed up Thursday to assess the damage from the April flooding across West Michigan.

Snyder: 'Working with FEMA' after flood

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:18:23 GMT

Federal, state and local officials will tour areas affected by April's flooding as they determine what federal assistance is appropriate.

Choose Michigan's new ice cream flavor

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:41 GMT

It is time to submit entries for Pure Michigan’s next official ice cream flavor.

Missing mom found after medical event

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:39:49 GMT

A Blendon Township woman who went missing Monday has been found in Midland County.

Gov: State of disaster for 19 counties

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:01:26 GMT

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday declared a state of disaster for 19 counties and two cities -- Grand Rapids and Ionia -- to support ongoing local efforts to respond to the severe flooding that affected parts of Michigan.

Gift shop robber arrested at home

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:53:14 GMT

A man accused of robbing a Holland business was arrested a few hours later at his home.

Heeringa tip leads cops to Grand Haven

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:10 GMT

Authorities spent a few hours Tuesday morning searching Harbor Island in Grand Haven after receiving an anonymous and "vague" Silent Observer tip regarding the disappearance of Jessica Heeringa.

LG Chem to start producing batteries

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:40:17 GMT

Holland Mayor Kurt Dykstra said he spoke with company representatives late last week and was informed LG Chem plans to start up battery production this summer.

Music teacher hit by car, killed

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:45:45 GMT

A music teacher riding his bicycle died after being hit by a car in Ottawa County.

Fire destroys Holland mobile home

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:48:40 GMT

Flames destroyed a Holland mobile home on Saturday night. The fire started around 5:50 in Lot 61 of Willow Park Mobile homes.

Org plans to bake largest cinnamon roll

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:48:52 GMT

The Second Floor Bakery in Holland will use giant pans to try to bake the world's largest cinnamon roll at Russ' Commissary Friday night.

Flyers to be handed out for Fred Byrne

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:31:07 GMT

Friend and family will hand out flyers to bring awareness to missing Big Rapids man Fred Byrne.

Melanoma awareness billboards in MI

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:41:57 GMT

More billboards to help bring awareness to the dangers of melanoma are seen across Michigan.

Man, 79, dies after rollover off US-31

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:29:38 GMT

A Spring Lake Township 79-year-old was killed in a crash Wednesday morning.

Judge Post suspended for 30 days

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:21:44 GMT

The Michigan Supreme Court has suspended a West Michigan judge for what happened in a courtroom two years ago.

Ex-NBA player: 'No contest' in hit-run

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:32:25 GMT

A former NBA player who left the scene after hitting a woman with his Jaguar has entered into a plea deal.