Grand Rapids News

Man leads police on high-speed chase, dies after hitting tree

2013-05-24T01:27:59Z

A man was killed after he fled police following a traffic stop on M-37 and then crashed his truck into a tree, a Barry County dispatcher said.

Calvin College cuts 22 positions, raises health care costs to pay down $115 million debt

2013-05-24T10:00:40Z

In an effort to cut long term expenses, Calvin College announced Thursday, May 23, that 22 faculty and staff positions have been eliminated, one of several moves the Christian liberal arts school took to trim its 2013-14 budget by $4.7 million.

Suspected store robber caught by police 10 minutes after Kent County hold-up

2013-05-24T03:19:38Z

A caller alerted police to the alleged robbery, at 6051 Belding Road NE, at 11:02 p.m. and officers, using a description of the suspect and his truck, were able to locate and arrest the man at 11:10 p.m., according to dispatch traffic.

John Ball Zoo Society votes to change management structure

2013-05-24T00:42:41Z

Under the current arrangement, Kent County owns and manages animals and exhibits at the zoo while the zoo society provides fundraising, educational and animal preservation functions. A new board will form and take charge of all operations.

Investigation continues into man shot on Grand Rapids' Southeast Side

2013-05-24T00:11:41Z

A silver SUV appears to be at the center of an investigation of a drive-by shooting that left a man with nonlife-threatening injuries on Thursday afternoon.

Barry County Sheriff's Department: Wednesday claim of stabbing unfounded

2013-05-23T22:59:08Z

A police investigation determine a woman's claims to have been stabbed Wednesday as not true.

Wounded veterans create ArtPrize entry that shares their message of hope, bravery

2013-05-23T22:45:00Z

"People forget that people who are visually impaired – we still have a life, we still love life. And we live life to the fullest,” said Retired Army Lt. Col. Kathy Champion said. "Just because I’m blind doesn’t mean I’m dead. My motto has always been: find a way or make a way – either way you’re going to be successful.”

Wyoming police investigate shots fired complaint, close down Burlingame Avenue

2013-05-23T22:01:31Z

Calls to police dispatchers indicated four shots were fired.

Grand Rapids top headlines: Forest Hills assault victim describes harassment, cyberbullying as retaliation

2013-05-23T22:01:00Z

See which Grand Rapids stories are getting the most traffic today on MLive.com.

East Grand Rapids native Ryan McInerney named president of Visa Inc.

2013-05-23T21:34:12Z

McInerney, a 1993 graduate of East Grand Rapids High School, had been chief executive of consumer banking at J.P. Morgan Chase and also served on J.P. Morgan Chase's executive committee.

Lawsuit against groundskeeper, 71, on hold after boy's Grand Haven sledding death

2013-05-23T21:20:40Z

The Nash family's complaint alleged the groundskepper failed to keep the park's sledding hill in a reasonably safe condition for use by children.

Grand Valley State University is growing its charter schools

2013-05-23T20:54:00Z

Six of 32 new charter schools scheduled to open this fall will be authorized by GVSU.

Expanding Bagger Dave's chain opens downtown Grand Rapids location this weekend

2013-05-23T20:40:48Z

Southfield-based chain planning more Bagger Dave's in Detroit and Traverse City this year.

Why Rep. Justin Amash voted 'present' on Keystone XL pipeline bill

2013-05-23T20:33:17Z

U.S. Rep. Justin Amash supports the pipeline's construction, but has a caveat that he doesn't like to single out any one company or individual in a bill, mirroring prior votes on other issues, his spokesman said.

Rep. Bill Huizenga takes aim at 'unfair' edge of federal prison inmate employer

2013-05-23T20:03:17Z

Huizenga introduced the bill with 13 cosponsors this week.

Wayland attorney pleads guilty to meth charge

2013-05-23T19:46:29Z

Patrick Burson, 45, is to be sentenced July 9 for maintaining a methamphetamine lab at his office and home in Allegan County.

Cedar Springs teen involved in Algoma Township crash upgraded to serious condition

2013-05-23T19:36:07Z

An 18-year-old driver involved in a crash last week has been upgraded from critical to serious condition, a Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital spokeswoman said Thursday.

Veteran attorney to head Grand Rapids office of Troy-based law firm

2013-05-23T19:16:23Z

Craig Noland has more than 30 years of experience, having successfully litigated cases in state and federal courts and appellate courts

H&M to open first West Michigan store in Woodland Mall in fall

2013-05-23T18:32:04Z

Store will feature clothing for women, men and children.

Comstock Park dad gets prison for crashing with son, 4, on his lap, then fighting with cop

2013-05-23T18:30:44Z

The crash happened Feb. 23 in Sidney Township

The coolest ride in sports? The Zamboni, and the Griffins are offering an MLive reader a spin

2013-05-23T18:29:44Z

The Grand Rapids Griffins are offering one MLive reader the chance to take a pre-game spin around the ice before Friday’s Game One of the Western Conference finals.