Target 8

Dad after 7-year-old ODs: ‘It’s tough every day’

Top Target 8 Headlines

Lawyer: Judge candidate did not beat girlfriend

A still image from bystander cellphone video shows Muskegon County judge candidate Jason Kolkema swinging his belt near his girlfriend in August 2022.

9 bullets, zero warning: Family stunned by murder

An undated courtesy photo of Dealeyon Franklin, Marissa Valdez and their children Amir and Amirah.

‘Painful’: Family seeks answers decades after murder

Tow company pays up after bodycam shows missing wheels

A still image taken from Kentwood police body camera video shows the wheels on Michael Couch's truck in the Image Towing lot on May 24, 2022.

Murder suspect ID’d through genealogy arraigned

Garry Artman is arraigned via video appearance on Aug. 29, 2022.

Suspected serial killer unmasked with aid of genealogist

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‘Miracle’: 2nd victim’s mom on murder arrest

An undated photo of Dusty Shuck. (Courtesy Lori Kreutzer)

‘He’s a monster’: Victim’s family on suspected killer

An undated photo of Sharon Hammack and her children.

FL man arrested in 1996 rape, murder of W MI woman

An Aug. 16, 2022, booking photo of Garry Artman from the Forrest County, Mississippi, Sheriff's Office.

Lawsuit: Counselor called inmate ‘personal sex slave’

An Aug. 16. 2022, booking photo of Theresa Simmons from the Kent County jail.

Homeowners offered cash for right-to-sell contract

Study: More than 12,000 different forms of PFAS

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PFAS advocacy group applauds bipartisan study bill

Youngest Killers

Kent County’s youngest convicted killer set free

Jamarion Lawhorn

Youngest Killers: Village steps up to help young …

Jamarion Lawhorn

Youngest Killers: Two decades since 6-year-old shot …

Youngest Killers: Court couldn’t help boy who shot …

An undated photo of Pauline Randol and her adopted son. (Courtesy)

Target 8: The Youngest Killers

How to navigate the ‘Youngest Killers’ digital documentary

Monday at noon: The Youngest Killers

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Toxic Tap Water

One researcher’s path to studying groundwater

$54M settlement a surprise to some in PFAS zone

A warning sign at the gate of the old House Street dump where Wolverine Worldwide left PFAS-tainted sludge that contaminated nearby wells. (Sept. 21, 2022)

Belmont neighbors settle PFAS suit for $54 million

A warning sign at the gate of the old House Street dump where Wolverine Worldwide left PFAS-tainted sludge that contaminated nearby wells. (Sept. 21, 2022)

EPA moves to designate PFAS as hazardous material

Study: More than 12,000 different forms of PFAS

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PFAS advocacy group applauds bipartisan study bill

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News

Woman killed, man injured in crash near Byron Center

The scene following a crash on 76th Street near Indigo Ridge Drive near Byron Center on Sept. 23, 2022. (Courtesy the Kent County Sheriff's Department)

3-year-old pushed off Navy Pier by aunt has died

GR man competes in World Wheelchair Bball Championship

DPS: 1 injured in Wyoming crash

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CC homecoming queen reacts to classmates’ support

Hurricane on path to strike FL as Cat 4

Michigan

One researcher’s path to studying groundwater

Proxmire’s father sparks bill for bulletproof windows

Detroit radio anchor dies in domestic dispute

Ford patents power outlets in roof rails

Trump Jr. visits W. Michigan for Dixon campaign event

Michigan deer pulls a Blake Griffin, jumps over car

1 hurt in Volinia Township rollover crash

Hand-carved replica of King Tut’s tomb took 3 years

Detroit auto show now also features new flying tech

CO2 production shortage may lead to pricier pours

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