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Leaders back park millage proposal, parking fee hike

2:31 PM, Jun 18, 2013

 A proposed tax to help Grand Rapids' parks, pools and playgrounds is one step closer to a public vote

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UPDATE: Missing elderly couple found safe

The Mason Co. Sheriff's office reports that a missing elderly couple and their adult son have been found safe.

7:19 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Man kills girlfriend, then self in Allegan Co.

 A couple is dead after an apparent murder-suicide in southern Allegan County.

10:15 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Grand Rapids woman missing 13 days found safe

Latoria Wiley, 33, was found safe Monday afternoon by Grand Rapids Police. Authorities say she was missing on her own accord.

11:36 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Week-long Warm-Up

Tuesday was a mostly sunny and cooler day across West Michigan as temperatures reached 70° to the mid 70s.

Monday night will be clear and cooler with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. Winds will be east diminishing to 4-8 mph inland and to 5-10 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: N-E 5-10 kts. Waves: 0-2'.

Wednesday will be mostly sunny and mild with temperatures in the mid 70s inland and around 70° to the low 70s along the lakeshore. Winds will be east at 5-10 mph inland and variable at 3-6 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: VRB 5-10 kts. Waves: 0'.

Wednesday night will be clear and milder with temperatures in the mid 50s. Winds will be east-south at 4-8 mph inland and north-east at 3-6 mph along the lakeshore.

3:28 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Developers to cut ribbon on Baker Lofts

After a multimillion dollar renovation, the Baker Furniture building in downtown Grand Rapids is ready for tenants.

5:34 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Capsized kayaker sings while waiting for rescue

Tim Hausler says he wondered for a moment whether he would survive after he fell out of his kayak into the Thornapple River Monday afternoon.

11:41 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Still no cause for train car derailment in Newaygo

A spokesperson for MAC said they still don't know what topped the cars Monday night, but they expect to have the cars back on the tracks in the next couple of days.

12:08 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Crash forces lane closures on WB M-6

The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday between Kalamazoo Avenue and U.S. 131.

11:41 PM, Jun 17, 2013

New Grand Rapids Bishop to be installed

The Diocese of Grand Rapids will install a new bishop this afternoon.

12:11 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Poll: Snowden should be prosecuted for NSA leaks

A majority of Americans say the person responsible for leaking top-secret documents about U.S. surveillance of phone and Internet records should be criminally prosecuted, a new USA TODAY/Pew Research Center Poll finds, even as views are closely divided about the wisdom of the programs themselves.

8:52 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Chrysler expected to formally refuse Jeep recall

In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.

11:42 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Dog mistake forces airport evacuation in Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials say a dog's suspicions about a piece of cargo proved to be unfounded after triggering a partial evacuation of the main terminal.

12:02 PM, Jun 18, 2013

White House cites progress on gun control

In a report issued Tuesday, the administration has "completed or made significant progress" on 21 of 23 executive actions that Obama outlined Jan. 16 as part of a major gun-control initiative.

9:31 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Grand Rapids Griffins leave for Syracuse for Game Six of the Calder Cup Championship

The Grand Rapids Griffins boarded a plane on Monday headed to Syracuse for game six of the Calder Cup Championship.

12:11 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Substance closes Lake Michigan beaches

Several beaches in northwest Indiana remain closed for swimming Tuesday after a substance was found in the water.

3:31 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Kayaker flips in river, sings until he's rescued

Tim Hausler, along with a friend, were dropped off near the Ada Covered Bridge, headed toward the nearby dam when the fast current caught them by surprise.

4:29 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Tipster tells FBI: Jimmy Hoffa was hit with shovel, buried alive

The attorney for the tipster who led the FBI to a field in Oakland Township today said the former mobster is relieved and hopeful an end is near in the mystery of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance.

3:22 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Stranded customers sue Dadd's Limousine and win

A limousine company that left its passengers stranded on the way to a Detroit Tigers game will have to reimburse customers for their troubles.

6:07 PM, Jun 17, 2013
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