Grand Rapids man shot while watering lawn, protecting grandson

The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Thomas Street and Neland Avenue SE.

Dealership responds to Facebook flag flap

Late this morning, Dominique DeNooyer responded to the Facebook post saying that the company that DeNooyer Chevrolet uses in maintaining the flag has been terminated.

Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Summer Arrives

Today will be mostly sunny and warmer with temperatures around 80° with cooler readings along the lakeshore. Winds will be south at 5-10 mph. Lake Michigan forecast: S 6-12 kts. Waves: 0'.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, warmer and more humid with temperatures in the low 60s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible over the NW counties after midnight. Winds will be south at 4-8 mph inland and east-south at 5-10 mph along the lakeshore.

Jessica Heeringa missing two months, private investigator reveals new clues

WZZM hired a licensed private investigator to go beyond what our reporters were doing. We are not identifying her so as to not jeopardize her work.

'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies at 51 in Rome; heart attack blamed

Gandolfini arrived at a Rome hospital at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday and was pronounced dead at 11 p.m. after reanimation efforts in the ambulance and hospital failed.

Men's Wearhouse fires founder George Zimmer

Men's Wearhouse no longer likes the way George Zimmer looks.

Muskegon lawyer pleads guilty to cocaine charge

A Muskegon defense lawyer who previously had his law license suspended following a conviction for crack cocaine has pleaded guilty to new cocaine charges.

90 years old and still a good golfer

Carl Newberg celebrated his 90th birthday at Highlands Golf Club in Grand Rapids with his sons and grandsons and fellow league members at their regular Tuesday night outing.

GRCC president Steven Ender gets $31,055 raise

Law allows Michigan cities to restrict fireworks

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.

Colts cheerleaders shoot swimsuit calendar on lakeshore

The Indianapolis Colts don't typically get a whole lot of attention in West Michigan, but that's changing this week as 26 of the team's cheerleaders invade the lakeshore.

Metallic flakes in Lake Michigan made at Indiana plant

Indiana officials say a substance found floating on Lake Michigan that led to beach closures is made at a nearby plant shipped out on barges.

Bill introduced to recover costs of rescues

Two West Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation in Lansing to help local governments recover the costs of rescuing people who take unnecessary risks during emergencies.

Bank of America robbed in Cutlerville

Dee Anne Sanders, 53, of Martin was arrested after surveillance photos were broadcast. Authorities said Silent Observer received several tips identifying the alleged robber.

The Calder City welcomes the Calder Cup

Grand Rapids is celebrating the city's biggest pro sports championship in history: The Calder Cup coming home to the Calder City.

Gloria Allred representing alleged GRPS sex victims

The preliminary hearing against Jamila Love Williams, a former algebra teacher accused of sleeping with her students, was business as usual. That is until Gloria Allred, the famous prosecutor in the OJ Simpson trial, walked into court with the victims' families.

A Calder Cup tattoo? Fans show loyal support

An estimated 4,000 loyal Griffins fans stood in line for a free championship t-shirt, a chance to see the Calder Cup trophy, and to see their hockey team honored.

Woman Dies At Six Flags

Prince George's County officials say a woman is dead, after she rode a ride call the Shark Attack.

Radio host Gary Allen getting marathon send-off

WOOD Radio's Gary Allen will retire Friday, but he's being honored by his station and peers Thursday.

Why is O negative blood so special

"Their blood cells can be given to anyone." LeeAnn Weitekamp is the Medical Director for MI Blood