Kent County teen sentenced in beating death of college student Jonathon Krystiniak

Teen will spend 6 months in jail and must pay $20,000 in restitution.

Winter weather leads to decline in West Michigan blood donations

Dangerous weather conditions have impacted blood donation at the American Red Cross in West Michigan.

Robbed of Life: The Leo Bueche Story

Expert: Auto industry survivors will be stronger

West Michigan auto suppliers are struggling to survive as the industry tries to recover.

Grand Rapids woman seeking love on The Bachelor

US flags ordered at half-staff Monday, Tuesday for fallen soldiers

Flags should be lowered Monday for Army Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith of Grand Rapids.

Lucky again! Alpine Twp. store sells $100,000 raffle ticket

The Michigan Lottery today drew the winning numbers for its periodic Millionaire Raffle game, and one of the $100,000 tickets was sold by Party World in Alpine Township.

New building on the Grand River

A new office building is transforming the banks of the Grand River.

Weather hampers emergency crews; response times double

As of Sunday evening road and weather conditions have improved, but the morning commute was a real problem for drivers; but also for emergency crews.

West Michigan Group to Protest Violence in Gaza

A West Michigan Group is calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza and planning a protest in Grand Rapids at 4:00pm Tuesday in Front of the Federal Building.

Grand Rapids looks to diversify into health care, life sciences

Grand Rapids (By Katherine Yung, Detroit Free Press) - In a state grasping for answers about its future, Michigan's second-largest city may provide some important clues.

Update: Body Found in Alpine Township

The Kent County Sheriff's Department is investigating a body found in a car in Alpine Township.

Spartan Stores Promotion offers $.99 Gas in West Michigan

Shoppers at Family Fare and D&W Fresh Markets grocery stores in the Grand Rapids and Holland areas who spend $100 are being offered the chance to buy gasoline for 99 cents a gallon.

New Year Brings New Deals at local Gyms

After one the worst years ever, fitness clubs are working to attract new business and new memberships in 2009.