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Worker tied up, locked in closet for hour after armed robbery

The robbery occurred at a Tractor Supply store on Monday, Oct. 8.

 

Man pleads to stabbing woman to death with Samurai sword

He told police he accidentally stabbed her in the buttocks.

 

Fisherman finds four-foot long small alligator swimming in Lake Michigan

The caiman's mouth had been taped shut according to a curator at Wildlife Discovery Center.

 

Grand Rapids investigating alleged teacher assault on student

A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary teacher is on administrative leave after accused of assaulting a second-grader.

 

Ferris State's room and board rates to increase next academic year

The increase brings its most popular room and board plan to $10,043 for 2019-20.

 

Overpass where Michigan gunman killed 3 people in 1979 to be renamed for victims

The Illinois overpass along Interstate 57 where the tragic incident occurred will be dedicated Oct. 22 as the "McCarter-Caisse-Vice-Hale Memorial Overpass,"

 

Grand Rapids adds new pedestrian-controlled traffic signal

Grand Rapids officials added the light with the expectation that the newly-implemented bus Route 19 along the Michigan Street corridor will lead to an increase in pedestrian traffic.

 

Suspect in Joey Vitale's killing had little to say to police

The suspect, Tony Streets, is accused of stealing a cell phone used to record his altercation with restaurant owner Joey Vitale.

 

Driver hurt when car crashes into house

The crash happened Monday, Oct. 8, on Lake Michigan Drive in Allendale.

 

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