(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) When Eric Payne began his studies at Grand Valley State University in the 1980's, he never imagined it would lead him to a 34-year career in law enforcement. On Friday, Payne retired from his role as chief for the Grand Rapids Police Department, the first
Photo Credit: Glen Lake Firefighters L5086 Facebook page (LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich.) Glen Lake firefighters are reminding people to stay on designated trails when they visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In a social media post, Glen Lake Firefighters said they had to use rope rescue equipment and ice crampons to
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Two cross streets in Grand Rapids have new names in honor of civil rights leaders Céasar E. Chávez and Martin Luther King Jr. Paul Chávez (son of Céasar E. Chávez), Reverend Dr. Derek King (nephew of Martin Luther King Jr.), and Moving Ahead for Remarkable Civil Rights
(LANSING, Mich.) The MI-Tri Share Child Care Pilot program has expanded to seven new regions. The Tri-Share Program launched in March of 2021. It works by splitting the cost of childcare between employees who are eligible, their employer, and the state of Michigan. Employees who utilize the program for their
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man died after being shot inside a vehicle on the city's southwest side Saturday night. Jashon Angel Large was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso. It is believed another vehicle had pulled up next to
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) A Grand Rapids man is behind bars for the murder of a child last weekend. Alex John Radulovic is charged with felony murder and first degree child abuse. It happened at a house on Weston St. SW. On Saturday at 9:00 a.m., the Grand Rapids
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) It's cold outside but that's perfect weather for encouraging people to embrace the winter season in the City of Grand Rapids. The "World of Winter" kicked off at the beginning of January and features different art designs around the city that
(LANSING, Mich.) Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her fourth State of the State of the address Wednesday night. The speech was remote because of COVID-19. Whitmer touched on several topics during the speech ranging from fixing the roads, infrastructure, education, inflation, abortion, and lowering costs for insulin and electric vehicles. She
Photo Credit: MSU Police (LANSING, Mich.) It's been almost three months since 18-year-old Brendan Santo went missing. He was last seen on the campus of Michigan State University on October 29, 2021, the weekend of the rivalry football game between Michigan State and the University of Michigan. On
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Jim Blocker, Jutiki Jackson, and Eric Winstrom are all candidates to be the next police chief for the City of Grand Rapids. Wednesday night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm they will be answering questions from residents. In addition to meeting with the public, the
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) The City of Grand Rapids is looking for its next police chief and the candidates are expected to be announced this week. Last week, the city announced that a public forum with the candidates will be held on January 19th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.
Photo Courtesy: MSP West Michigan (MICHIGAN) Several Michigan counties on the western side of the state are under Winter Storm Warnings or Winter Weather Advisories through Thursday as more than a foot of snow is expected by the end of the week. The National Weather Service and auto experts are