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The Kent County Sheriff’s Office released video showing deputies chasing a suspect who drives straight into a Kentwood pond before being arrested. Watch the dramatic scene.

Kent County deputies take center stage in a new episode of “The Shift,” a YouTube ride-along series showing real police calls. It premieres April 30 at 8 p.m., from routine stops to high-stakes moments.

Kent County is hiring for more than a dozen jobs across departments, including animal care, legal roles, and public health, with pay ranging up to $120K.

Police are asking for help locating Fernando Vasquez-Pena, a suspect in multiple sexual assault cases in Kent County. Investigators say he remains at large, and a $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

A new online booking system at the 63rd District Court lets couples schedule quick, affordable wedding ceremonies without the usual hassle

Kent County is hiring! From $16/hour roles to $80K+ jobs, full-time and part-time positions are available across public safety, health, recreation, and more.

Lyme disease isn’t often discussed. but in West Michigan, the number of cases has doubled, and in some areas, even tripled, over the past five years. Experts believe they have identified the cause behind this rise.

Jack in the Box is returning to Michigan after more than 40 years, with the first location set to open in Battle Creek this May. More restaurants are planned across West Michigan and the Detroit area.

Ticks may slow down during winter, but bird flu doesn’t. A poultry farm in Kent County has been affected by a bird flu outbreak.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police were called about a driver going the wrong way on US-131. See video of the pursuit and learn driver's fate.

Authorities say skeletal remains discovered in dense woods near US-131 in February have been identified as Scott Weldon, a 61-year-old Plainfield Township man reported missing in 2023.

A routine traffic stop in Walker led to a major drug bust, with meth, psilocybin mushrooms, and prescription pills seized. The driver faces multiple felony charges.