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Meeting of suspended superintendent ends with no decision

Meeting of suspended superintendent ends with no decision

He is suspended, but Valdis Gailitis is still the superintendent of the Godwin Heights school district, at least for now.

Second victim comes forward in New Year's Eve shooting in Grand Rapids

Second victim comes forward in New Year's Eve shooting in Grand Rapids

The inaugural ball drop at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids was a hot spot to ring in the New Year.

But for 25-year-old Lisa Engvall, it was the place where she experienced the scariest moment of her life.

Robbed of Life: The Leo Bueche Story

Robbed of Life: The Leo Bueche Story

The life expectancy after being diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, is two to five years.

GRPS Board looks to the future

GRPS Board looks to the future

Members of the Grand Rapids Public School Board talked publicly about their plans for the future at Monday night's meeting.

Winter weather leads to decline in West Michigan blood donations

Winter weather leads to decline in West Michigan blood donations

Dangerous weather conditions have impacted blood donation at the American Red Cross in West Michigan.

Godwin Heights Superintendent remains on suspension

Godwin Heights Superintendent remains on suspension

The Godwin Heights School Board was expected to announce  a decision Monday night about the future Superintendent Valdis Gailitis.

Kent County teen sentenced in beating death of college student Jonathon Krystiniak

Kent County teen sentenced in beating death of college student Jonathon Krystiniak

Teen will spend 6 months in jail and must pay $20,000 in restitution.

Lucky again! Alpine Twp. store sells $100,000 raffle ticket

Lucky again! Alpine Twp. store sells $100,000 raffle ticket

The Michigan Lottery today drew the winning numbers for its periodic Millionaire Raffle game, and one of the $100,000 tickets was sold by Party World in Alpine Township.

Expert: Auto industry survivors will be stronger

Expert: Auto industry survivors will be stronger

West Michigan auto suppliers are struggling to survive as the industry tries to recover.

US flags ordered at half-staff Monday, Tuesday for fallen soldiers

US flags ordered at half-staff Monday, Tuesday for fallen soldiers

Flags should be lowered Monday for Army Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith of Grand Rapids.

New building on the Grand River

New building on the Grand River

A new office building is transforming the banks of the Grand River.

Weather hampers emergency crews; response times double

Weather hampers emergency crews; response times double

As of Sunday evening road and weather conditions have improved, but the morning commute was a real problem for drivers; but also for emergency crews.

West Michigan Group to Protest Violence in Gaza

West Michigan Group to Protest Violence in Gaza

A West Michigan Group is calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza and planning a protest in Grand Rapids at 4:00pm Tuesday in Front of the Federal Building.

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