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Hatchet attack suspect not competent

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:11:50 GMT

A woman accused of attacking her parents with a hatchet and another weapon has been found not competent to stand trial.

13 min. average from siren to touchdown

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:38:20 GMT

The people in Moore, Oklahoma, had just minutes to run for cover before a tornado swept over their town Monday. The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma gave a warning 16 minutes before the tornado touched down.

Audit 3 years before embezzling charge

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:07:09 GMT

An external audit obtained by Target 8 shows the City of Kentwood was warned about weak controls over money three years before a clerk was arrested on an embezzlement charge.

Man charged with threatening day care

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:17 GMT

A man now faces charges after allegedly threatening to kill everyone at a Gaines Township day care.

MSP: Chopper patrols around GR are over

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:41 GMT

A Michigan State Police post commanders says that regular helicopter patrols over the Grand Rapids metro area are over.

E. coli tests at Millennium Park

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:58:51 GMT

It has been nearly a month since the water crested along the Grand River in West Michigan, resulting in record flooding in many communities and much debris filling the river.

Chaser: 'Total devastation' in Okla.

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:25:29 GMT

Bill Oosterbaan of Grandville has chased storms for years, but said Monday he had never seen anything like the damage in Moore, Okla. Monday.

Residents oppose airport de-icer plan

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:56 GMT

A new plan that would keep thousands of gallons of glycol de-icer from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport out of the Thornapple River still doesn't go far enough, according to those who live along the river.

Memorial held for teen crash victims

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:37 GMT

A memorial was held Monday evening on the one-year anniversary of a crash that left two Wyoming Park High School students dead.

Heavy rain floods apt. parking lot

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:01:00 GMT

Monday's severe weather brought hail and a lot of rain in a short period of time to the Grand Rapids area.

Dozens of schools unite to 'Be Nice'

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:53 GMT

It is on a large scale but the message is simple: Be Nice.

Ada motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:32:04 GMT

An Ada man died after his motorcycle collided with a car Sunday evening.

Man hits a tree, gets pinned in car

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:51:47 GMT

A man has suffered serious injuries after hitting a tree and being pinned in his car Sunday morning.

Embezzlement charge for Kentwood worker

Ken Kolker — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:59:02 GMT

A former Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department employee has been charged with embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from her employer.

Passerby finds fatal moped crash victim

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:28:52 GMT

32-year-old Andrew Nauta has died after crashing his moped in Kent County.

Kent County: $10.6M in flooding damages

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:14:53 GMT

Kent County authorities say April flooding led to more than $10.6 million in damages.

Target 8: Heroin in the suburbs

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:07:29 GMT

Who is dying from heroin in the suburbs of West Michigan? That’s been the focus of a Target 8 investigation, following several overdose deaths in recent months.

Amway buys 16 acres in Ada Township

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:50:23 GMT

Working with Township officials, Amway -- already the largest landowner in Ada -- has purchased 16 acres with the idea of making Ada into a destination through development.

Road commission truck hits car, house

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:56:07 GMT

Kent County sheriff's deputies are investigating an accident involving a Kent county Road Commission truck that left the roadway in Algoma Township.

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.

President Bush at academy fundraiser

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:19:48 GMT

Former President George W. Bush spoke at a fundraiser for a local academy on Wednesday afternoon.

Wyoming cops at every school every day

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:08:31 GMT

Wyoming police officers say they are committed to visiting every school in the city every day class is in session in an effort to make schools safer and foster a stronger relationship with the community.

Wyoming to ask for $53M bond again

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:54:28 GMT

Wyoming Public Schools will ask voters again in to approve a multi-million dollar bond, some of which would go toward improving safety.

Autopsy: Drowned woman had high BAC

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:59:57 GMT

Medical officials have released details of a woman's death after she disappeared last month and later found in the Grand River.

More ODs, less SIDS in Kent Co in 2012

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:03:12 GMT

The Kent County Medical Examiner released his annual report Tuesday, revealing information about what's killing people in the county.

Flight attendants aid after fiance dies

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:44:24 GMT

A flight attendant has stepped in to help a Grand Rapids woman who couldn't get a flight refund after her fiance died only days before their wedding.

Bush to speak at WMAA fundraiser

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:11:20 GMT

Former President George W. Bush is the featured speaker at a fundraiser this week for the West Michigan Aviation Academy.

Man with weapon robs phone store

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:29 GMT

The search continues for a man accused of robbing a phone store in Kentwood.

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.

Church gives safe car to single mother

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:54:27 GMT

A Wyoming church celebrated Mother's Day by giving a car to a single mother.