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Tragic Accident on I-96 Claims Life of Driver

News Summary A severe accident on westbound I-96 near 3 Mile Road overpass resulted in the death of one driver,…

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Couple Charged with Child Abuse in Grand Rapids

News Summary In a disturbing case from Grand Rapids, a couple has been charged with child torture following the severe…

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Grand Rapids Achieves Platinum Certification in Sustainability

News Summary Grand Rapids has earned the prestigious platinum certification from the Michigan Green Communities program, recognizing its outstanding progress…

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Grand Rapids Public Schools Board Approves $259.8 Million Budget

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board has passed a $259.8 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year in…

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Grand Rapids Ranked 22nd in Best-Run Cities

News Summary Grand Rapids has ranked 22nd in WalletHub's annual report on the best-run cities in the United States, marking…

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Local Man Deported to El Salvador Amid Controversy

News Summary Carlos Menjivar, a man from Grand Rapids, was deported to El Salvador after being detained by ICE officers…

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Increase in Campus Incidents at Grand Rapids Community College

News Summary Recent police reports from Grand Rapids Community College reveal a troubling series of incidents on campus, including vehicle…

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Activists Rally Against Military Intervention in Iran

News Summary A 'No War on Iran' rally was held in Grand Rapids, gathering around 30 demonstrators who urged the…

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Former ELNC Director Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

News Summary Sharon Killebrew, ex-director of finance for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative, pled guilty to federal charges for embezzling…

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Former Tulip Time Festival Chairman Sentenced for Crimes

News Summary Mark Edwin Dykema, the former chairman of Holland’s Tulip Time Festival, was sentenced to 180 days in jail…

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