Longtime Hope College Tennis Coach Dies of Cancer

A woman who coached women's tennis at Hope Collge for more than a decade lost her battle with cancer Friday.

ROTHBURY Music Festival Underway

The second annual Rothbury Music Festival is underway in Oceana County. The gates at the Double JJ Ranch were not expected to open until 8 a.m. Thursday, but organizers began admitting anxious concertgoers around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Former Hope Tennis Coach Dies from Long Battle With Cancer

Karen Page, a leader in the advancement of tennis at the high school, college and community levels, died Friday, July 3, at the Hospice House in Holland following a long, courageous battle against cancer.

Chickens and a Jet Ski business on Spring Lake Village Council's agenda Monday

Village Council has wide-ranging items on its work session and regular meeting agenda Monday night - with discussions scheduled on everything from chickens to Jet Skis and a potential new liquor license/banquet hall facility.

Sheriff: Stops of blacks not racially motivated

An Ottawa County Sheriff's deputy acted appropriately when he stopped a black couple who were delivering phone books in Grand Haven Township's Forest Park neighborhood in mid-May, according to Sheriff Gary Rosema.

Jeff Daniels lends voice for Tri-Cities Ministries fundraiser Aug. 8 at Waterfront Stadium

 Fresh off a Tony Award nomination, Michigan native Jeff Daniels has agreed to perform his music in Grand Haven for a Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling fundraiser next month.

Grand Haven Tribune installs interactive Harbor Cam

People will now be able to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, the Coast Guard Festival fireworks show and Parade of Ships, and every Musical Fountain performance all summer long from anywhere in the world.

Spring Lake relief organization closes

Chief Executive Officer Gordon Loux extended gratitude and regret Wednesday as he announced International Aid is closing, putting 40 Spring Lake employees out of a job.

Sale of Double JJ Ranch is finalized

The sale of the Double JJ Ranch & Resort to an investment group has been finalized.

Spring Lake-based International Aid Closing for Good

International Aid announced to its employees it will close for good at the end of business today.

Muskegon fire victims assisted by Red Cross

The Muskegon Fire Department demolished what was left of the apartment building at 1249 Peck Street.

Wyoming man charged in deadly bicycle crash

A Wyoming man is charged with murder following a deadly weekend crash.

$10 million in stimulus funding heading to Muskegon Lake

Project dollars will restore some 10,000 feet of shoreline "hardened" over several decades by broken concrete, foundry slag, sheet metal and other materials.

UPDATE: Muskegon apartment building reignites

WZZM 13's Steve Patterson was on the scene to witness the demolition of the building, but he reports that the building just started to burn again and fire departments have responded.

Double JJ gets ready for Rothbury

It was a busy scene at the Double JJ Ranch today as hundreds of workers prepare for thousands of Rothbury Music Festival visitors from around the country. The 4-day festival starts Thursday.

Holland schools total up damage from June storms

Holland Public Schools says it's facing at least $500,000 worth of damage from storms that hit the city this month.

Development still alive in downtown Muskegon

This lakeshore city has had to roll with the economic punches many times over a lot of years, so a little old recession isn't going knock out all new development or scare off plans by its entrepreneurs.

Update: Bicyclist hit on U.S. 31 dies from injuries

One of the bicyclists hit by a car in Ottawa County this weekend has died.

Got Milk Mustache Mobile stops at Muskegon Summer Celebration

The "Got Milk" Mustache Mobile is making stops throughout the country to encourage people to drink milk.

It is a critical year for Muskegon Summer Celebration

The 11-day Muskegon Summer Celebration continues this weekend. Needtobreathe takes the main stage tonight at 7:15. Barenaked Ladies perform at 8:45 p.m.

Grand Haven hosts annual sand sculpture contest

More than 200-people took part in the 28th Annual Grand Haven Chamber Sand Sculpture contest at City Beach today.

Holland storm damage exceeds $30 million

The damage estimates coming from the City of Holland now exceed $30 million.

A spokesman for Ottawa County's Emergency Management Servcies says there is $4.4 million worth of public damage, and $25.9 million in private damage.

Local fans react to Michael Jackson death

Fans in West Michigan can't stop talking about Michael Jackson's death.

Authorities looking for teen involved in sexual assault in Muskegon

Authorities have issued a warrant for 14-year-old Teddius Patterson.

Blood Drive in Muskegon Saturday to honor local child

Muskegon blood donors will have a chance to see just how important their contributions are to those in need of blood transfusions.

West Michigan women renovate bus for Rothbury

A group of four young women looking to spend the 4th of July Weekend at the Rothbury Music Festival may have picked up the ultimate party bus.

Cage fighting returns to Muskegon - at the Holiday Inn

Promoters of cage fighting in Muskegon are taking their next fight across the street from their original site.

Lake Express boosts tourism in Muskegon & Milwaukee

This is the time when people are getting ready to plan for summer events. But thanks to the economy, many are basing their final decisions on affordability. That's why two communities are connecting to survive the economy.

Holland woman hospitalized after crashing off road vehicle

A Holland woman is hospitalized in serious condition after crashing an off road vehicle into a tree.

State releases unemployment rates for West Michigan counties

State labor officials say unemployment rates jumped in nearly all of Michigan's labor markets in May.