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Sentencing for driver with son on lap

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:50 GMT

A Comstock Park man who refused to pull over his SUV for a Montcalm sheriff’s deputy while his 4-year-old was sitting in his lap was sentenced Thursday morning.

Fisherman drowns in Montcalm Co. lake

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:43:16 GMT

A fisherman accidentally drowned near his boat on a lake in Montcalm County, according to Michigan State Police.

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.

911 calls made by child abuse suspect

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:44:38 GMT

24 Hour News 8 has the calls made by Ben Wilkins on the day two-year-old Brooklyn Weimer was hurt.

Abuse charges against mom dismissed

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05:13 GMT

Child abuse charges against a Greenville mother have been dismissed.

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.

Man hurt, cited in SUV-dump truck crash

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:18:48 GMT

A man was hurt and ticketed after police said he disobeyed a stop sign and caused a wreck involving his SUV and a semi-truck.

Witness passes out during Slater prelim

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:11:56 GMT

The preliminary hearing for a Greenville mother charged with child abuse came to an abrupt halt Tuesday afternoon when a witness passed out.

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.

FOP treasurer charged with embezzlement

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:44:29 GMT

The treasurer of a Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) union is accused of embezzling funds from the organization.

Fired worker tased in burglary attempt

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:22:38 GMT

A man recently fired from his workplace is accused of breaking into the business and trying to steal from a change machine in the break room.

Mom, man charged for abusing toddler

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:19:38 GMT

The mother of an alleged abuse victim and her boyfriend have been arraigned on multiple charges of child abuse.

Warrants issued in toddler abuse case

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:37:35 GMT

Montcalm County prosecutors have issued child abuse warrants for two adults in the case of a 2-year-old Greenville girl who had to be put on life support after receiving a severe closed head injury.

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.

2 teens found safe, now face charges

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:04:22 GMT

Two teens who went missing from Rockford on Monday have been found in Howard City and now face charges there.

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.

Marathon 'will never be the same'

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:36:07 GMT

The last American man to win the Boston Marathon was in the city again Monday for the race when two explosions went off, killing three people and injuring more than 100. He contacted 24 Hour News 8, saying he and his family are OK.

At Marathon, 'explosion and smoke'

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:03:13 GMT

Several runners and fans from West Michigan were in Boston for the annual running of the marathon, during which police said three people were killed and injuring more than 100 in two explosions near the finish line.

No charges in 2012 abuse of hurt girl

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:50:04 GMT

Dozens of stuffed bunnies were piled in Greenville's Julie's Coffee Shop Tuesday, all waiting hopefully for a 2-year-old girl who remains on life support to recover.

Report: Hurt girl, 2, abused in 2012

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:12:31 GMT

A baby girl from Greenville, still on life support after suffering a severe head injury last month, was previously abused in May 2012, according to police records.

Colo. deputy DA break-in isolated

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:47:28 GMT

Investigators say there are no ties between recent shootings involving public officials and a Colorado shooting that killed a man outside the home of a sheriff's deputy and a prosecutor.

Vigil held for hurt Greenville girl, 2

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:28:05 GMT

A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday evening for a Greenville 2-year-old who remains on life support after suffering a severe head injury late last month.

Coral, MI man shot, killed in Colorado

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:57:11 GMT

A West Michigan man was shot and killed in Colorado after he forced his way into the home of a deputy district attorney and sheriff's deputy, local news stations are reporting.

Deputies look into Edmore bank robbery

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:20:41 GMT

The Montcalm County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bank robbery in the village of Edmore.

Toddler, 2, didn't get immediate help

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:21:17 GMT

The 2-year-old Greenville girl who remains in critical condition as police investigate a possible child abuse did not get help right away for her injuries.

Norovirus spike in Kent, Montcalm Co.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:29:02 GMT

Officials from two West Michigan counties are reporting a spike in norovirus cases.

MDOT to spend $193M on W. Mich. roads

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:53:24 GMT

The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest $193 million in West Michigan in 2013.

Child critical in possible abuse case

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:36:09 GMT

A 2-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition with a severe closed head injury following an incident police are investigating as a possible case of child abuse.