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Michigan 15-year-old gets up to 20 yrs for killing dog with hammer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:13PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. A 15-year-old boy who broke into a Kentwood home and killed a family's dog with a hammer has been sentenced to spend up to 20 years in prison. Jonathan Castelan was sentenced Wednesday in Kent County Circuit Court. He got three to 20 years on a home invasion charge. He pleaded guilty in July. The Grand Rapids Press reports Castelan used a hammer to fatally bludgeon an 8-pound ...
Teen Sentenced For Killing Dog With Hammer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:53AMA 15-year-old boy who broke into a Kentwood home and killed a family's dog with a hammer has been sentenced to spend up to 20 years in prison.
Teen Sentenced To Prison Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:03AMGrand Rapids area teen gets up to 20 years in prison for killing a dog with a hammer during a home invasion.
'Rood Awakening' negotiations begin Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:47PMThe messy breakup of a Byron Center-based worldwide TV ministry was on the way to some sort of resolution Wednesday as both sides negotiated in Kent County court.
500-foot inflatable slide set to offer thrills on streets Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:22AMResidents of Grand Rapids, MI, will have their chance to take the ultimate thrill ride this weekend.
Rob Bliss reveals weekend waterslide Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:25PMGrand Rapids events guru Rob Bliss on Tuesday revealed the 500-foot inflatable waterslide that will be set up on Lyon Street this weekend.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2010; 'Perseid Pajama Party' in Grand Rapids Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:15PMWhere can you see the Perseid Meteor Shower 2010?
Rob Bliss plans huge waterslide for GR Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:35AMGrand Rapids event guru Rob Bliss has released details about his latest project.
Scorecard: By the numbers Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:21PMAmerican Association SECOND HALF (x-won first-half title) NORTH DIVISION W L Pct GB x-Sioux Falls 16 5 .762 — SAINTS 13 6 .
Scorecard: By the numbers Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:08PMAmerican Association SECOND HALF (x-won first-half title) NORTH DIVISION W L Pct GB x-Sioux Falls 13 3 .813 — SAINTS 10 4 .
City pools provide cool relief Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:26AMIt was Bob Sullivan's gift that started a ripple effect, leading to a fund drive that raised $178,000 to open the King and Briggs pools.
Bob Kaser, voice of Grand Rapids Griffins, honored Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:28PMBob Kaser, the Grand Rapids Griffins’ vice president of community relations and broadcasting, has been named the recipient of the American Hockey League’s 2009-10 James H. Ellery Memorial Award in the radio category.
Bob Kaser Wins AHL's Ellery Award for Outstanding Radio Coverage Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 11:21AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Bob Kaser, the Grand Rapids Griffins' vice president of community relations and broadcasting, has been named the recipient of the American Hockey League's 2009-10 James H. Ellery Memorial Award in the radio category, in recognition of his outstanding coverage of the league.
WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | Girl, 8 months, 4th to die after Kent County crash Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:41PMCALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Western Michigan authorities say an 8-month-old girl has died from injuries sustained in a crash that also killed her grandmother and great-grandparents.
Three killed in crash Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 4:25AMCALEDONIA — Authorities say three people were killed and a baby was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in western Michigan.
Three killed in crash Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:39PMCALEDONIA Authorities say three people were killed and a baby was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in western Michigan. The Grand Rapids Press and WOOD-TV are reporting that a sport utility vehicle struck a car pulling out of a private drive Friday afternoon in Caledonia Township, a community about 20 miles southeast of Grand Rapids. The crash caused the SUV to roll over and catch fire ...
Caledonia Townshp Crash Kills Three Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:18AM3 dead, including 2 from Utah, in car crash near Grand Rapids.
Feds: Jenison man lied on CIA job app Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 8:03AMA former Jenison man accused of lying to the CIA about allegedly taking $70,000 from Chinese intelligence agents was introduced to that country nearly a decade ago, while a student at Grand Valley State University.
Chart Topper B.o.B to Headline Final Day of Rock the Rapids Festival Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 7:44AMCOMSTOCK PARK, MI - Fifth Third Ballpark and Blue Cap Entertainment announced today that music sensation B.o.B will be the headliner at Fifth Third Ballpark on Tuesday, August 10, the final day of the 'Rock the Rapids' festival presented by SKYY Vodka, in association with Clear Channel Radio and WOOD TV 8. The B.o.B show is presented by 104.5 WSNX. Supporting acts will be named at a later date.
Republican gubernatorial hopefuls to debate tonight Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:54PMGRAND RAPIDS -- Four of the five Republican gubernatorial hopefuls will face each other in a debate tonight at Grand Valley State University.
Earthquake in Quebec felt in GR Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 11:32AMMany people in West Michigan reported a tremor that shook the building they were in shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday. But it seems as if it was just a tremor from a 5.0 magnitude quake in Quebec.
Bret Michaels With Opening Act Saving Abel Named To Rock The Rapids Lineup Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 7:11AMThe West Michigan Whitecaps and Blue Cap Entertainment today announced that Bret Michaels with opener Saving Abel will perform in concert on Monday, August 9 at Fifth Third Ballpark as part of the Rock the Rapids festival presented by Skyy Vodka, in association with Clear Channel Radio and WOOD TV 8. The Bret Michaels/Saving Abel show, presented by 101.3 The Fox, will be the second day of the ...
Forest Lake's Betsy Kelly leads after first round of state girls golf tournament Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 10:14PMForest Lake senior Betsy Kelly opened defense of her state title Tuesday by shooting an even-par 73 in the first round of the Minnesota Class AAA high school girls golf tournament at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids.
Choose topics for our gov. race debates Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 2:31PMWOOD TV will host two debates in the Decision 2010 race for governor, and you will have the opportunity to choose the topics set to be covered.
WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | Police: Grand Rapids fight may have involved 100 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 3:56AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Grand Rapids police say a fight between two teenage neighbors may have swelled to involve as many as 100 people. Seven police cars were called to the scene of the fight Monday evening.
Longtime White House journalist, Wayne State grad Helen Thomas retires after controversial Israel comments Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 10:45AMHelen Thomas, who has covered every president since John F. Kennedy and the first woman reporter to become a member of the White House Correspondents Association, retired from journalism today following criticism over comments made about Israeli presence in Palestine.
Festival weather forecast includes good temperatures, chance of 'liquid sunshine' Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 3:27PMThunderstorms are possible on one of the three days of festival.
Local golf calendar of events/notices for the 2010 season Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 4:53AMn Call the course where the event is scheduled unless otherwise noted.
Three TV stations pull 'demonstrably false' ad attacking Pete Hoekstra Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 5:22PMThe ad claimed Hoekstra "won't sign a pledge not to raise our taxes even more."
Scoreboard Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 1:10AMTV SPORTS...
Deadly ride: 8-year-old girl on bicycle dies after colliding with Jeep on Washington Street in Ionia Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 9:47PM An 8-year-old Ionia child was transported by Aero Med to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday after colliding with a Jeep Liberty, driven by a 34-year-old Ionia woman.
Local golf calendar of events Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 4:23AMCall the course where the event is scheduled unless otherwise noted. Mail calendar items to Will Kowalski, B.C. Enquirer Sports, 155 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI, 49017; fax to the Enquirer at 269-964-0299; or email to wkowalsk@battlecr.gannett.com.
West Michigan links: Uncertain future for what Rapidian calls 'best fitness deal in town' Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 7:17PMOther links: Revue Magazine opines on the smoking ban; WOOD writes about a homeless man who may lose an eye
26 years for 3 hours:enough punishment? Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 7:36PMOn Valentine's night in 1984, two East Grand Rapids High School girls were raped at gunpoint by an 18-year-old who, now 44, was released from prison.
Bethany CS wants gag order over lawsuit Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 1:59PMLawyers for Bethany Christian Services are seeking a gag order against the Virginia couple who sits at the center of a lawsuit Target 8 reported on Thursday night.
Wayland children featured in United Bank television commercial Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 8:15AMUnited Bank of Michigan mascot “U.B. Roo, Baker Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Kim Anderson and students sing, “Save, Spend, Share.”
Jason Aldean To Headline Night One Of 3-Day 'Rock The Rapids' Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 5:51AMCOMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps and Blue Cap Entertainment announced today that country star Jason Aldean is the first act to be signed for the second annual 'Rock The Rapids' music and entertainment festival.
Jason Aldean to headline first night of 'Rock the Rapids' music festival at Fifth Third Ballpark Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 5:10AMActs for days two and three of the festival are still being finalized.
Scorecard: By the numbers Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:38PMNBA NBA DRAFT EARLY ENTRIES Players who have announced their intention to enter the NBA draft. The draft will be held June 24.
Gas prices climbing, but not like 2008 Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 12:24PMWhen the weather warms and the flowers bloom, the sunglasses go on and the prices rise at the gas pumps. Or, at least it seems that way.
Whitecaps Winter Banquet Raises $35,000 Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 2:14PMCOMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps' 16th annual Winter Baseball Banquet, presented by Varnum, raised more than $35,000 for two different charities last night at a gala held at the Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Griffins Complete Homestand On Friday Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 3:04PMThe Me Decade: The Griffins will step back in time this Friday when they host the Toronto Marlies on '80s Night.
Mike Woods Sports Blog: NFL needs to better protect integrity of its game Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 11:07AMNobody really cares outside of Green Bay today.
Profile: Rescuer of children in Nepal, Earle Canfield Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 2:24AMMore than 500 children are in 100 schools all over Nepal through the efforts of Canfield's ANSWER project. Many sponsors are from West Michigan. "I always wanted to help. I thought, ‘Where can I help the most with the least amount of money?’”
Rose Parade float honors Lowell native Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 6:57PMOrgan donor Andrew Benedict's photo was one of 76 to appear on the Donate Life float in the Tournament of Roses parade.
Griffins Ready To Ring In The New Year Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:19PMParty Like It's 2009: The Griffins will host their 13th annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza on Thursday, when fans are invited to stay after the game to enjoy West Michigan's largest indoor fireworks show and take to the ice for a post-game open skate.
Anchor Tom Van Howe leaves WWMT-TV Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:05PMVan Howe's career also took him to WOOD-TV.
Freezing rain makes travel hazardous; shuts down Ford airport runways Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 10:18PMThe National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Friday. The NWS says freezing drizzle will continue overnight, with a total accumulation of about two tenths of an inch of ice, making driving hazardous.
Founder Harvey Gainey no longer owner of Gainey Corp. Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 10:50AMChief Operating Officer Carl Oosterhouse also out of the business.
Scoreboard For Dec. 21, 2009 Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 9:42AMArea Bowling CROFTON COMMERCIAL HIGH TEAM GAME: Waste Connection 908 HIGH TEAM SERIES: Waste Connection 2620 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME: Tom Wiebelhaus 257, Steve Honeywell 238, Brian Wiebelhaus 233, Dylan Gobel 233