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29 ft of land eroded by expanding river

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:54:15 GMT

A man in Newaygo County is homeless because floodwaters have eroded the land on which his house sits.

1 dead in crash at natural gas station

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:25:20 GMT

One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash at a natural gas transfer station Tuesday afternoon.

Small-town murder, big-time mistakes

Ken Kolker — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:03:55 GMT

Joyce Coulier's mom first saw the crime-scene photographs early this year in the courtroom -- her daughter's badly decomposed body in a hastily dug, three-inch deep grave.

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.

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.

Pilot OK after landing plane in field

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:00:47 GMT

A Cessna pilot is feeling a little embarrassed this afternoon after landing his plane in a field near the Fremont Municipal Airport.

Human bones found near Ludington

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:42:49 GMT

Bones found Friday in the Ludington area have been determined to be human, the Mason County sheriff told 24 Hour News 8 on Tuesday.

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.

Pregnancies not allowed in yearbook

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:05:02 GMT

Two White Cloud teens were banned from showing their pregnancies in the yearbook.

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.

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.

Man dies after falling at steel plant

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:10:40 GMT

A man died after falling at Rothbury Steel Wednesday morning, Oceana County Sheriff's Lt. Craig Mast confirmed for 24 Hour News 8.

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.

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.

Teens charged in MI couples' MO deaths

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:28:18 GMT

Two teenagers are accused of escaping from a juvenile rehabilitation camp then fatally beating and stabbing an elderly couple at a vacation cabin in southwest Missouri.

How to clean up your flooded home

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:25:41 GMT

As the floodwaters begin to recede, many homeowners are left with a huge challenge: how to clean up the damage.

White Cloud football coach on leave

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:14:23 GMT

White Cloud High School football coach Ethan Wendell is on administrative leave from both teaching and coaching.

W. MI providing sandbags, shelter

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:10:36 GMT

Following this week's rainfall in West Michigan, 24 Hour News 8 has compiled a list of where residents can get sand bags and shelter as well as emergency contact information.

Widespread flooding persists in W Mich

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:21:44 GMT

As the rain continues to fall and the waterways continue to rise, dangerous flooding situations are expected to persist around West Michigan through the weekend.

Flooding expected near Croton Dam

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:01:34 GMT

Flooding near the Croton Dam in Muskegon and Newaygo counties could be serious in coming days, the counties warn.

Grand River may hit all-time crest Sun.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:06:25 GMT

Flood warnings, watches and advisories are in effect for West Michigan as two to four inches of rain are expected Wednesday through Friday night.

New sentence in teen girl's slaying

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:45:53 GMT

A young man convicted of fatally stabbing a teenage girl in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and burying her in a sand pile is expected to get a new sentence.

Victim: 'My husband just shot my son'

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:48:37 GMT

A woman shot and killed by her husband, who had already shot their adult son and soon killed himself, made a panicked call to 911 in the last minute of her life, begging dispatchers for help.

Michigan escapees sentenced in Colorado

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:51:39 GMT

Two men who escaped a northern Michigan correctional facility have been sentenced for crimes in Colorado committed toward the end of a two-week, multi-state run from the law.

Authorities: Man shoots wife, son, self

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:12:41 GMT

A husband, wife and adult son in northern Newaygo County died in what authorities say appears to be a double murder-suicide.

Charges after student found in snowbank

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:56:25 GMT

A Ferris State student from Grand Rapids who was found nearly frozen in a Big Rapids ditch is out of the hospital and another man faces charges for providing him with alcohol.

Help needed in Baby Kate plant search

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:14:59 GMT

Plant identification experts are asked to apply to help find the remains of 4-month-old Baby Kate, who disappeared nearly two years ago.

Man charged in sex assault with minors

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:48:30 GMT

A man from Newaygo has been charged with seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving victims under the age of 13.