Grand Rapids News tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625 2019-03-27T20:25:14Z The Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Sandy Corley motorcycle run and cancer fundraiser calls it quits tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22103946 2019-01-04T16:48:15Z 2019-01-04T16:49:36Z The multi-day event drew thousands to West Michigan and raised more than $2 million. Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lwmoo/index.html The multi-day event drew thousands to West Michigan and raised more than $2 million. Tourists spend $313M in Muskegon County during 2017 tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22089546 2018-12-20T16:05:28Z 2018-12-20T20:13:55Z Muskegon County saw a 3.1 percent increase in visitor spending, and that had an impact on tourism industry jobs. Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jmcguire1/index.html Muskegon County saw a 3.1 percent increase in visitor spending, and that had an impact on tourism industry jobs. Southbound U.S. 131 near Big Rapids shut down due to crash tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22094781 2018-12-09T19:41:51Z 2018-12-09T19:43:55Z All lanes of southbound U.S. 131 near U.S. 10 in Osceola County are currently closed following a crash. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html All lanes of southbound U.S. 131 near U.S. 10 in Osceola County are currently closed following a crash. West Michigan woman drowns trying to save dog in icy pond tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22094767 2018-12-09T18:17:00Z 2018-12-09T18:33:24Z Tracy Cashman, 38, of Wyoming, was found in the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 9, at Battjes Park. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html Tracy Cashman, 38, of Wyoming, was found in the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 9, at Battjes Park. Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run crash, suspect sought tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22094737 2018-12-09T16:05:00Z 2018-12-09T16:06:26Z The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, on Northland Drive NE near Sandwood Street NE in Kent County's Plainfield Township. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, on Northland Drive NE near Sandwood Street NE in Kent County's Plainfield Township. Apartment fire started by fish left cooking on stove tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22094720 2018-12-09T15:33:00Z 2018-12-09T15:40:13Z The blaze took nearly two hours to extinguish. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html The blaze took nearly two hours to extinguish. Former wrestling meet worker headed to prison for child porn tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22094135 2018-12-09T13:53:58Z 2018-12-09T13:54:02Z He pleaded guilty to six felonies. Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lwmoo/index.html He pleaded guilty to six felonies. Santa Claus Girls: Couple expands volunteer options for third year tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22083261 2018-12-09T13:15:18Z 2018-12-09T13:16:02Z The Santa Claus Girls raised $202,198.84 and brought gifts to 12,502 children in 5,149 Kent County families in 2017. Read about some of the contributors who makes this all-volunteer organization a reality after more than 100 years. Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html The Santa Claus Girls raised $202,198.84 and brought gifts to 12,502 children in 5,149 Kent County families in 2017. Read about some of the contributors who makes this all-volunteer organization a reality after more than 100 years. Fatal hit-and-run crash suspect wanted by sheriff's office tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22094696 2018-12-09T12:48:00Z 2018-12-09T12:49:15Z The crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian late Saturday evening. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html The crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian late Saturday evening. Nonprofit cookie business employs homeless women in Grand Rapids tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22092972 2018-12-09T12:30:24Z 2018-12-09T12:31:02Z Seven formerly homeless employees at Pauls' Moms' Cookies have since secured housing. Sasha Zidar | SZidar@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/szidar/index.html Seven formerly homeless employees at Pauls' Moms' Cookies have since secured housing. Mistrial declared in case against man accused of ordering murder tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22094236 2018-12-07T20:35:06Z 2018-12-07T21:12:31Z The jury deadlocked in the murder trial against Jeremy Morton. Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lwmoo/index.html The jury deadlocked in the murder trial against Jeremy Morton. 20-home neighborhood planned for Norton Shores conservation area tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22093429 2018-12-07T18:02:09Z 2018-12-07T18:04:02Z The subdivision is to be located on a nearly 15-acre lot at 214 E. Pontaluna Road. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html The subdivision is to be located on a nearly 15-acre lot at 214 E. Pontaluna Road. Ex-con who embezzled from 90-year-old may get to skip jail tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22089408 2018-12-07T16:47:28Z 2018-12-07T16:49:04Z The victim had the early stages of dementia. Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lwmoo/index.html The victim had the early stages of dementia. Committee recommends Pound Buddies for new animal shelter contract tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22093523 2018-12-06T21:17:00Z 2018-12-06T21:20:41Z Pound Buddies currently operates the shelter and animal control services. Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bsolis/index.html Pound Buddies currently operates the shelter and animal control services. Santa Claus Girls: Sewing it together tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22082416 2018-12-06T13:26:56Z 2018-12-06T13:28:42Z The Santa Claus Girls raised $202,198.84 and brought gifts to 12,502 children in 5,149 Kent County families in 2017. Read about some of the contributors who makes this all-volunteer organization a reality after more than 100 years. Madison Bennett | mbennet2@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mbennet2/index.html The Santa Claus Girls raised $202,198.84 and brought gifts to 12,502 children in 5,149 Kent County families in 2017. Read about some of the contributors who makes this all-volunteer organization a reality after more than 100 years. 'The future is bright,' says retiring Grand Rapids police chief tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22093266 2018-12-06T12:52:14Z 2018-12-06T12:52:12Z David Rahinsky's last full day will be Dec. 18. Justin P. Hicks | jhicks3@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/reporterjhicks/index.html David Rahinsky's last full day will be Dec. 18. Southbound U.S. 131 slowed after semi-truck loses load tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22093277 2018-12-06T12:06:53Z 2018-12-06T12:15:10Z The right lanes are closed, state Department of Transportation says. John Agar | jagar@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jagargr/index.html The right lanes are closed, state Department of Transportation says. Michigan Senate passes bill to create Line 5 tunnel authority tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22093090 2018-12-05T22:27:27Z 2018-12-05T23:22:53Z The bill calls for a finalized tunnel deal by year's end. Michael Kransz | mkransz@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mkransz/index.html The bill calls for a finalized tunnel deal by year's end. Suspect in Grand Rapids shooting turns himself in tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22093017 2018-12-05T21:38:02Z 2018-12-05T21:39:03Z The 22-year-old man turned himself in to police. Brad Devereaux | bdeverea@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/bdevereaux/index.html The 22-year-old man turned himself in to police. Grand Rapids police chief to retire tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22093010 2018-12-05T21:09:37Z 2018-12-06T12:03:14Z Police Chief David Rahinsky's last day will be Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Justin P. Hicks | jhicks3@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/reporterjhicks/index.html Police Chief David Rahinsky's last day will be Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.