Members of Meijer retail fraud ring charged in $805K Michigan counterfeit coupon scheme
Several people are facing charges after Meijer discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in a retail crime scheme.
Oakland County woman pleads guilty in arrest phone scam
The investigation into the arrest scam began when the co-conspirator posed as someone working in the โIRS Fraud Departmentโ and unwittingly sent a text to a cell phone number assigned to a federal agent.
Michigan State Police seeks man convicted of sexual assault, running a drug house
Police said Stephen (Steve) Philip Foster is wanted on multiple warrants -- including possession and distribution of child sexual abusive activity and failure to register as a sex offender
Oakland County woman charged in arrest phone scam after accomplice accidentally texts federal agent
The scam reportedly attempted to obtain $60,000 from a Kent County resident in order to avoid arrest and prosecution.
2 plead guilty in sextortion case that caused Michigan teen to die by suicide
Two Nigerian men have pleaded guilty to one charge after officials said they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, causing him to die by suicide inside his home.
Former President Donald Trump addresses Michigan Republicans on immigration, border security
Former President Donald Trump spent the afternoon in Michigan on Tuesday while traveling to Grand Rapids to speak to Kent County area Republican Party members about immigration and border security.
Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smithโs kidnapping, death under new agreement
The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a new plea agreement.
Man admits to kidnapping, strangling Wynter Cole Smith to death in plea agreement
The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a plea agreement filed Thursday.
VP Kamala Harris is traveling to Grand Rapids to continue nationwide โFight for Reproductive Freedomsโ tour
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Grand Rapids to continue her nationwide "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.
Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer โmPerksโ accounts
A 22-year-old Grand Haven man is facing felony charges in connection to the theft and sale of account access to Meijer โmPerksโ accounts.
Michigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayings
Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after speaking with a convicted murderer with terminal lung cancer who died recently.
Man accused of being hired to kill Michigan teen to hide a sexual assault dies awaiting trial
While being lodged at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility, Bennett reportedly attempted to hire another inmate to kill a key witness.
Michigan woman pleads guilty after pretending to be licensed nurse for second time
A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges after using someone elseโs credentials to work as a nurse -- for a second time.
Submit your short story to the Write Michigan contest for a chance to win $500
Writers in Michigan are encouraged to submit their short stories to the Write Michigan Short Story Contest for a chance to win a $500 prize.
Nigerian men charged in sextortion case that caused 17-year-old Michigan boy to die by suicide
Two Nigerian men appeared in court this week on charges that they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, causing him to die by suicide inside his home.
2 Nigerian men charged in deadly Michigan sextortion case of 17-year-old boy appear in court
Two Nigerian men charged in a deadly Michigan sextortion case of 17-year-old Jordan Demay appeared in court Monday.
2 Nigerian men extradited to Michigan to face charges in sextortion ring that targeted teen who died
Federal officials provided an update on the international sextortion ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
Live stream: Feds provide update on case against 3 Nigerians accused of blackmailing Michigan teen
Federal officials are expected to provide an update on the international โsextortionโ ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
Live stream: Feds provide update on case against 3 Nigerians accused of blackmailing Michigan teen
Federal officials are expected to provide an update on the international โsextortionโ ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
Michigan woman with no real medical training caught actively working as nurse once again, feds say
A Michigan woman who has no real medical training was caught actively treating patients as a nurse -- and this wasnโt the first time, according to authorities.
Michigan foster care home accused of letting man burn to death in โscalding hotโ bathtub water
A lawsuit has been filed against a Michigan foster care home, alleging that a resident was left alone to burn to death in โscalding hotโ bathtub water.
Grand Rapids famous Blue Bridge to close overnights during weekends due to safety concerns
The Blue Bridge, located in downtown Grand Rapids will be closed overnights during the weekends due to safety concerns.
Kent County man wins $538,958 playing Monthly Jackpot Progressive games
The 60-year-old man who decided to remain anonymous was randomly selected to win on May 10. He entered the giveaway by by earning entries for playing eligible Monthly Jackpot games.
Founders Brewing in Detroit faces criticism over alleged racial discrimination against former manager
A Detroit taproom for Founders Brewing Company is facing criticism over alleged racial discrimination against a former manager.
Michigan woman charged after father catches on fire, dies due to unsupervised candles amid power outage
A Michigan woman was charged with adult abuse after her father, who was left unsupervised around lit candles, caught on fire and died from his injuries two days later.
Civil attorneys: Ex-Grand Rapids police officer who shot, killed Patrick Lyoya deviated from training
The attorneys for the family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was shot and killed by a white Grand Rapids police officer last year, argued Monday that the officer seriously deviated from his training during the fatal encounter, according to expert testimony.
Grand Valley State University drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for faculty, staff and students
Grand Valley State University has lifted the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for faculty, staff and students.
Michigan father killed in front of his children when crossing freeway after car ran out of gas
A Michigan father was struck and killed by a car when crossing the lanes of a freeway after his car ran out of gas.
Largest United Methodist Church in Michigan disaffiliates due to congregationโs relationship with LGBTQ+ community
The largest United Methodist Church in Michigan has voted to leave its denomination after a half-century-old debate over the congregationโs relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.
Retired Grand Rapids man was โflooredโ when he realized he won big playing Lucky For Life
A retired Grand Rapids man was โflooredโ when he realized he won big playing Lucky For Life.
Condom cupcakes, kinky karaoke during Sex Ed Week spark controversy at Grand Valley State University
It was the kinky karaoke and condom cupcakes portion of Grand Valley State Universityโs Sex Ex Week that initially raised eyebrows. Then people started looking at the entire week of sex education events.
Michigan man who trafficked 40+ guns in 3 counties gets 3 years in prison
A Michigan man who trafficked more than 40 firearms in three counties, including one that was used to kill a 2-year-old girl, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Lawyers for ex-Grand Rapids officer charged in deadly shooting ask judge to dismiss case
Attorneys for ex-police officer Christopher Schurr are trying to get his case dismissed before it goes in front of a jury.
Michigan manโs โspecial set of numbersโ wins him $337,000 lottery jackpot
A Michigan man used a โspecial set of numbersโ made up of birthday dates to win a lottery jackpot of more than $337,000.
MSP: USPS truck, semi-truck collide head-on due to road conditions on Michiganโs west side
A semi and postal truck were involved in a head-on crash Friday afternoon due to road conditions on Michiganโs west side.
11 Michigan men charged after FBI investigates sale of devices that turn pistols into machine guns
Documents detail drug trafficking and firearm crime allegations from a Benton Harbor, Michigan investigation that led to charges against 11 men.
Grand Rapids police face 2 more discrimination charges
Michiganโs civil rights watchdog announced two charges of discrimination against the Grand Rapids Police Department on Wednesday, further heightening scrutiny of the department following an officerโs killing of a Black motorist in April.
Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentence
The attorney for the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov_ Gretchen Whitmer says his client should not be sentenced to life in prison because prosecutors overstated his role in the plot and have created a โfalse narrative of a terrifying para-military leader."
Deer crashes resulting in serious injuries reach 10-year high in Metro Detroit
Deer crashes resulting in serious injury have reached a decade high, and weโre in the middle of the โDeer-Hitโ season right now.
Grand Rapids property owners settle PFAS case for $54 million against Wolverine Worldwide
A judge has given tentative approval to a $54 million settlement involving 3M Co., a shoe manufacturer and property owners in western Michigan who said their land and wells were contaminated by toxic โforever chemicals.โ
Board of Geographic Names vote to remove offensive slur from federal use in Michigan
The term has been historically used as an offensive slur for Indigenous women. Officials state the removal of the slur is effective immediately.
Missing Michigan woman found dead; Police looking for man
After a woman who was reported missing last week in Michigan was found dead on Tuesday, police are searching for a man they are calling a person of interest in a murder investigation.
E. Coli outbreak could be linked to romaine lettuce at Wendyโs; Michigan has 43 confirmed illnesses
Michigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.
Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties see โalarmingโ jump in E.coli cases: Hereโs how to prevent illness
Michigan health officials are urging residents to take precautions to make sure their food is safe as three health departments investigate an increase in the number of illnesses linked to E.coli bacteria.
Michigan reports โsignificantโ jump in E. coli cases: What to look out for
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.
Almost 100 cases of E. coli reported within 3 Michigan counties
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.
DNR: Michigan man admits he was often drunk while driving around, shooting deer from car
A Michigan man says he was โrelieving frustrationโ by driving around at night and shooting into vacant fields when he illegally shot and abandoned several deer, a Michigan DNR investigation found.
Cheers to Grand Rapids for being Americaโs โBeer Cityโ for 10 years
Beer lovers now have a chance to celebrate the anniversary every Wednesday from June 29 to August 31. Those interested can enter the Experience Grand Rapids 10 years of Beer City USA contest. Winnings include a Grand Rapids beer experience, an overnight stay in a Grand Rapids hotel, two culture passes and a visa gift card.
Grand Rapids officer arraigned on second-degree murder charge in Patrick Lyoya shooting
The Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a traffic stop on April 4 was arraigned Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a second-degree murder charge.
Grand Rapids officer charged with 2nd-degree murder in killing of Patrick Lyoya
The Grand Rapids officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a traffic stop in April has been charged with second-degree murder.
Live stream: Charging decision in Grand Rapids police shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Kent County prosecutor Chris Becker gave no hints Wednesday, saying only that he would disclose his โcharging decisionโ at an afternoon news conference in Grand Rapids.
Charging decision to release Thursday for Patrick Lyoya case in Grand Rapids
Weโre less than 24 hours away from the Kent County Prosecutor announcing whether theyโll charge the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop. The information in the case came in waves.
Kent County prosecutor expected to announce charging decision for Grand Rapids officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya
The Kent County Prosecutor is expected to announce whether the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya was justified or whether charges are warranted.
Police investigate shooting at high school in Kent County this evening; 2 person hurt
Deputies with the Kent County Sheriffโs Office are investigating after a 16-year-old boy and 40-year-old woman were shot in a high school parking lot in Gaines Township just as a graduation ceremony was finishing.
Rev. Al Sharpton demands authorities publicly identify officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy for Patrick Lyoya, the 26-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by a Grand Rapids police officer.
Former Detroit police chief Ike McKinnon discusses footage of officer killing Patrick Lyoya
Former Detroit police chief Ike McKinnon has spent a lifetime in law enforcement. He walked Local 4 through the actions of that Grand Rapids police officer.
โJustice for my sonโ: Patrick Lyoyaโs parents speak for first time since fatal shooting footage released
Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Grand Rapids police officer on April 4.
Investigation underway after Grand Rapids officer shoots, kills Patrick Lyoya: What weโve learned
The Grand Rapids Police Department released four videos that show one of its officers shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a confrontation earlier this month.
โThe deep pain that too many have feltโ: Michigan leaders release statements in fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya
The Grand Rapids Police Department released four videos on Wednesday that show one of its officers shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a confrontation earlier this month.
Timeline: Everything we know as Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot trial nears end
The jury is in deliberations in the case against four Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Defendant takes stand in Whitmer kidnap plot trial, admits to suggesting ways to kill governor
The defense rested on Thursday in the trial of the four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.