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Bad weather forced Grand Rapids schools to cancel its Nov. 26 superintendent search input meeting.

The fatal crash happened on M-66 in Ionia County. Consumers Energy reports 10,500 without power in Michigan.

A New Care Council Team launched this school year.

An Allendale Township homeowner had converted an unattached garage into a kennel, authorities say.

The Central Registry for Abuse and Neglect is intended to protect children but some well-meaning people can wind up being punished.

The victim was not wearing a helmet and speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash.

"Folks should just stay off the roads if they can."

The course was closed due to concerns about oak wilt.

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.

Hedda Martin hopes to get a heart transplant