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The incident was the fourth in a 19-month span in which African American youths were stopped at gunpoint, handcuffed and searched for weapons.

The attorney for Tony Streets Jr. said he needs additional time to investigate the killing before hearing to determine if Streets should stand trial for murder, other charges.

County officials maintain they followed public-meeting rules.

District 7 covers Cansovia, Cedar Creek, Egelston, Holton and Moorland townships.

John Essex isn't completely walking away from potentially purchasing the iconic Muskegon building.

Challenging Republican incumbent Tommy Brann, 66, are Dana Knight (Democrat), Patty Malowney (Libertarian) and Brandon Hoezee (U.S. Taxpayers).

The district covers the core of the city of Grand Rapids.

The girl was held while police investigated a shooting report that turned out to be false.

District 8 covers the city of North Muskegon and Fruitland and Laketon townships, and a portion of Dalton Township.

The 11-year-old Allendale Township girl was struck in the head by the tree.