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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.

Participate in cancer prevention study

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:59:47 GMT

You can participate Wednesday in a study conducted by the American Cancer Society by coming to Perrigo in Allegan from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Man 'joyous' at brother's murder charge

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:23 GMT

The older brother of a man charged with murder a year and a half after the disappearance of his alleged victim says he's glad that his brother is being brought to justice.

Murder charge in bloody mattress case

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:01 GMT

A man who was arrested in the fall 2011 after a police officer noticed a bloody mattress in the back of his truck has been charged with murder.

AG educates parents about cyber safety

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:01:46 GMT

Wayland Publics Schools says information provided at a Monday evening cyber safety meeting was not disappointing.

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.

Flooding raises mosquito concerns

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:28:00 GMT

The historic flooding along the Grand River in April has left behind a lot of standing water -- the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes -- and the diseases they can carry.

Abuse case leads to dunes camp sale

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:53:20 GMT

The impact of sexual abuse that allegedly went on for years in Chicago -- involving a youth minister and four boys -- is being felt 20 years in Saugatuck.

Saugatuck man's body pulled from river

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:48:47 GMT

Michigan State Police have recovered the body of a 25-year-old man from the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck.

Man hospitalized after Allegan standoff

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:56:08 GMT

A man was hospitalized Monday morning following an hours-long standoff in Allegan -- his second suicide threat in a month.

PTSD soldier fights stabbing charges

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:10:17 GMT

Anthony McFarlane is facing up to life in prison for a stabbing, but he and his father say the act was in self-defense.

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.

Escapee's girlfriend pleads in 3 cases

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:37:51 GMT

A teen who fled across county with two escapees from a northern Michigan correctional facility has pleaded guilty to charges she faces in Allegan County.

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.

Flooding problems in Hopkins

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:11:56 GMT

24 Hour News 8's Steve Kelso reports from the Allegan County town hit hard by heavy rains.

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.

Many West Michigan roads flooded

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:09:27 GMT

The flooding has caused the temporary closure of roads and washed out others.

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.

B-93 Birthday Bash lineup announced

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:22:50 GMT

B-93.7 FM has announced the lineup for its 2013 Birthday Bash at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin.

Details in unsolved cases links Ordway

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:44:57 GMT

The U.S. Attorney's office plans to argue Harold Ordway killed two men in 2011, an argument they hope will lead to a longer prison sentence next week in federal court.

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.

2 men enter house, demand cash with gun

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:23:20 GMT

Two men who entered a home, threatened the residents, and demanded cash with a handgun on Saturday morning were arrested.

Man dies in fire; wife and son escape

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:37:47 GMT

Careless smoking in the mud room of a home is the preliminary cause of a fire that resulted in the death of a 41-year-old man.

Saugatuck-Douglas merger may go to vote

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:01:50 GMT

Just below the surface, the small communities of Saugatuck and Douglas -- summer destinations representative of Michigan leisure -- are becoming the scene for a political fight that pits two groups at odds on how to move forward.

Crash occurs in front of high school

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:24:14 GMT

Nobody was seriously hurt in a crash involving an unknown number of vehicles in front of Hamilton High School Wednesday morning.

Fire sparks at Allegan County home

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:58:14 GMT

A fire sparked at a home in Allegan County Friday night.

Getting the Job: Words of encouragement

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:05:15 GMT

Being without work isn't easy and neither is the search for a job -- but people looking for work say the key is not to give up.

What's next for 'Ready NOW!'?

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:46:21 GMT

Chris Glass of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce sat down with "24 Hour News 8 Daybreak" to discuss how many of the 72 applicants have jobs from the three-day interview and what could be in store for future Ready NOW! events.

Branding: 'Get rid of your hair'

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:39:53 GMT

Marne's Sherry Evans talks to 24 Hour News 8 about some criticism she got at the early March "Ready NOW!" event.

Personal branding: Selling yourself

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:05:15 GMT

Susan Fleming from Allegan County Michigan Works! describes what your appearance and behavior says about you and explains how to identify your brand.