Ottawa County

A visit to a West Michigan county park is usually filled with laughter, cookouts, and families enjoying the outdoors. But at one Ottawa County park, that peaceful scene was shattered by gunfire, leaving five people injured.

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.

Ottawa County has confirmed its first measles case since 1991. No public exposure sites have been identified. Health officials urge residents to check their vaccination status.

Every so often, a bear is spotted in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula. Recently, one was captured on a security camera in a residential neighborhood in Hudsonville.

A familiar scam is resurfacing in West Michigan as authorities warn residents about fake jury duty calls threatening arrest and demanding payment, this time in Ottawa County. Officials urge caution and verification.

Scammers are targeting West Michigan veterans with fake VA postcards promising benefits. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your personal info.

A shocking break-in in Ottawa County has led to a homeowner and his dog getting stabbed by a suspect who is now in custody.

With the new school year underway, Jenison Public Schools is leading the charge in safety with a fresh approach to emergency procedures.

Zeeland, one of the last "dry" communities in Ottawa County on Sundays, is now considering changes to its alcohol ordinances, potentially allowing Sunday sales for the first time in nearly 20 years.

A tiny invasive bug, the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), is rapidly killing off Michigan's hemlock trees, threatening ecosystems and cold-water fisheries within 5-7 years if unchecked.

Get ready for some road changes in Tallmadge Township as Eighth Avenue gets a much-needed upgrade. Here’s what you need to know about the detours.

Based on data from the CDC, a study has determined the drunkest and driest counties in Michigan.