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What began as a car crash into a creek ended with the investigation of an 18-year-old's murder and sheriff's deputies surrounding a building in Kent County.

With 22 rabies cases in Michigan, a rabid bat in Ottawa County has health officials warning of summer encounters. Here is what to do if you find a bat in your home and how to protect your pets.

54-year-old Caledonia man faces arson and attempted murder charges after a late-night house fire on Channel Drive SE left his elderly father in critical condition.

Catch a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the Kent County Sheriff's Office on a wild new episode of the YouTube series The Shift streaming July 8.

Wahlfield Dog Park is opening July 24 in Comstock Park. This massive 10-acre Kent County destination features a one-acre swimming pond, an actual dog beach, a jumping dock, walking trails, and a dog wash station.

Kent County Sheriff warns of overnight car break-ins in Cannon and Plainfield Townships. Lock your doors and safeguard your valuables tonight.

Police are investigating after a 38-year-old Wyoming man was found dead inside a dumpster Saturday night on 28th Street SW following a reported fire call at a construction site.

Kent County Animal Shelter is nearing capacity and asking the community to help. Adoption, fostering, reuniting lost pets, and sharing posts can all make a difference.

Several major drug trafficking operations in and around Grand Rapids have been disrupted in 2026. In one recent raid, authorities seized 7.5 pounds of cocaine and four firearms.

Jack in the Box has officially returned to Michigan after more than 40 years, with its first new location now open in Battle Creek at 2588 Capital Ave SW.

Few residents appear enthusiastic about license plate readers, and some argue that they are unconstitutional. In Kent County, incidents of locals vandalizing the cameras are reportedly increasing.

Looking for budget-friendly summer activities? Blandford Nature Center and Kent County are bringing low-cost nature programs to 6 parks, with classes including sensory walks, nature art, birding, and kayaking.