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20-year-old crash victim dies Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:18AMJosh Hossink, the 20-year-old who was involved in a two-car crash on Aug. 29, has died.
Roundup: Trojans ninth at Fremont Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:20AMTraverse City Central's JV Black team finished ninth at the Fremont Invitational Saturday at Briar Hill Golf Course (Plus volleyball).
Polpourri: Rick Snyder picks veteran Democratic strategist as top aide Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:00PMGOP candidate for governor Rick Snyder named Democratic strategist Chris DeWitt as a senior adviser, taking on an operative who worked for U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the stem-cell research initiative.
The Buzz | Oval Office has a new look Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:52PMRemake of ‘ The Office ’ When President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Iraq last week, you may not have noticed that his Oval Office was sporting new wallpaper, a new rug, new sofas, lamps and a coffee table.
Ward is candidate for Grand Rapids mayor Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:11AMRobert Ward, a life long resident of Grand Rapids, announces his candidacy for mayor.
Man enough to endure blisters Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:10AMIt was a strange sight: A large group of grown men walking the streets of Grand Rapids in women's shoes. Strutting their stuff, in bright red high heels, pink pumps, platform shoes, sandals, and pointy-toed stilettos, the men marched to the beat of the high school drum corps as they attracted hoots, hollers and honks from passing traffic on Fourth Street Wednesday evening.
Power restored to Pub Museum, G.R. Y Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:17AMOfficials believe high winds are the cause behind a power outage that closed the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the downtown YMCA on Saturday.
Cider mills enjoy sweeter apples, but the crop is smaller Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:38AMThe apples will be fewer this year, but the cider will be sweeter.
City man new NARFE president Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:27AMWINCHESTER -- A city man will serve as the president of a national association for federal government retirees and employees.
Campus News: Sept. 4 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:26PMGrand Valley State University ALLENDALE — More than 2,400 students earned degrees from Grand Valley State University in May, including the following area students:
Column: State USBC Women’s Senior Tourney set in October Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:55PMThe 2010 Louisiana State USBC Women’s Bowling Association Senior Tournament will be held Oct. 23-24 at Charlie’s Lanes in Morgan City, according to Susie Brown, Association Manager.
Survey: Suppliers rewriting contracts to protect against surges in steel prices Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:20PMMost automotive parts suppliers have rewritten contracts to protect themselves against steep jumps in steel prices, but some remain exposed to price swings, according to a survey by consultants IRN Inc.
Kirk Maltby close to re-signing with Red Wings Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:59AMThe life of a free agent this summer is proving to be a difficult one as we've documented all off-season long. If you're a veteran free agent just looking to re-sign with a team you've spent 14 seasons with,...
MUSKIE MEETINGS Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:39PMMeetings are Thursday in Mankato, Owatonna, Waterville, Brainerd, St. Paul, Montrose and Cold Spring. Locations, times and stocking plans are detailed at mndnr.gov/muskie . Comments will also be accepted Sept. 1-30 at muskie.comments@state.mn.us , and by mail to Muskie Stocking Proposals, Minnesota DNR, 1201 East Hwy. 2, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744.
Ozone action day Sunday Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:00PMThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment has declared Sunday to be an ozone action day for predicted elevated levels of ground level ozone. Pollutants are expected to be in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups of people.
Meijer offers 'Find It' smart phone app Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:14PMCustomers having trouble locating capers, the restrooms, or even their cars at Meijer are in luck. Meijer launched a mobile phone application this week that will let customers find items on the supercenter's shelves and learn about promotions.
National News More>> Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:29AMWARSAW, Ohio (AP) - Strippers dressed in bikinis sunbathe in lawn chairs, their backs turned toward the gray clapboard church where men in ties and women in full-length skirts flock to Sunday morning services.
The effects of bullying and cyberbulling Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:23AMExperts worry school bullies could take away their victims' confidence.
Garden getaway a sanctuary for puttering and relaxation Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:14AMAfter spending years creating a beautiful landscape, Detroit News Food Writer Kate Lawsondecided to complement her surroundings with a garden shed in which she could putter and relax.
Teenager arrested at gunpoint after running from probation officer in Grand Rapids Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:00PMDeputies say a teenager running from his probation officer led to a gun-point arrest in front of a WZZM 13 News crew Thursday in Grand Rapids.
Behind the scenes of Football Frenzy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:51PMAre you ever curious about how our Football Frenzy crews make it to all those games, sometimes scattered all over the state each Friday during the high school season?
Rami Saba found competent to stand trial Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:36PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Thursday saw a strange day in federal court with a hearing for one of two men charged in the disappearance of a West Michigan man.
FOX 17 names news director from Florida to replace Tim Dye Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:00PMKerri Cavanaugh, formerly news director for South Florida television station WSFL, has been named news director at Grand Rapids' Fox 17.
Yeast Culture Manufacturer Vi-COR(R) Focuses on Dairy Education Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:51PMMASON CITY, IA--(Marketwire - August 26, 2010) - Marco Lopez, customer support specialist for Vi-COR ® , a manufacturer of yeast culture products for swine, poultry and dairy feed , will speak at the regional meeting of the National Mastitis Council (NMC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan September 8-9. Lopez will present "Milking is a Specialist's Job" for Spanish-speaking attendees during a session on ...
Snyder To Announce Rep. Calley As Running Mate Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:56PMLANSING - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder is expected to announce his choice for lieutenant governor Wednesday, and sources said Tuesday night that he had chosen Rep. Brian Calley of Portland.
WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | AP: Snyder Picks Calley As Running Mate Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:26PMRepublican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder is expected to pick a 33-year-old conservative state representative from mid-Michigan to be his running mate.
UPDATE- Plane crash in Gaylord cornfield Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:41PMAndrew joined the 7&4 News Team in March 2010. Originally from Davison, Michigan, Northern Michigan is just a quick trip from his roots. OTSEGO CO. -- 7&4 News was the first on the scene of a plane crash in Livingston County near Gaylord on Nowak Road.
Frenzy crews to catch 30 season-openers Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:36PMFootball Frenzy crews will shoot 30 games Thursday and Friday as high school football kicks off across the state.
Mountain 101 radio station officially launches in September, focuses on older, local crowd Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:06AMTim Patishnock is excited for the opportunities that could come with the new radio station he is working with. He is the program director for the Mountain 101, a new radio station focusing on adult album alternative music. The Mount Pleasant junior said the station currently broadcasts on 101.1 FM, has been on the air for a couple of months and will be officially launched in September.
Past Highlights Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:05AM1985 - American Mary Decker-Slaney broke the world record in the women's mile run in a meet in Zurich, Switzerland. Decker-Slaney held off previous record holder Maricica Puica of Romania to win in a time of 4:16.71.
Column: State USBC Women’s Senior Tourney set in October Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:06PMThe 2010 Louisiana State USBC Women’s Bowling Association Senior Tournament will be held Oct. 23-24 at Charlie’s Lanes in Morgan City, according to Susie Brown, Association Manager.
Watch out for Yellowstone bears _ they're hungry Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:20PMYellowstone's grizzlies are going to be particularly hungry this fall, and that means more dangerous meetings with humans in a year that is already the area's deadliest on record.
News briefs Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:10PMThe Eaton County Genealogical Society will meet Aug 18, 7 p.m. at the 1885 Courthouse, Charlotte. Steve Smith has accumulated resources that are available in the government and what might be available at these locations.
Drive-by victim: 'Stop the violence' Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:25PMOn June 30, a man was shot in the back while walking home in Grand Rapids. He survived, but was left paralyzed from the waist down.
Onassis for Nizam's Gold Cup Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:21PMHyderabad: Onassis, who is well-weighted, runs with a good chance in the Nizam's Gold Cup (2,000m), the main event of the races to be held here on Monday (Aug. 16).
Dog In Caledonia Bit By Rare Poisonous Spider Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:56PMJanet Morency of Caledonia noticed a couple of bumps on her 13-year old Schnauzer Schatzi a few weeks ago. What she thought was a small bug bite, turned into something she never imagined.
Churchgoers reach out to strippers after service, but all is not resolved Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:36PMStrippers and churchgoers who have been at odds for four years agreed today to meet after two women offered insight into the world of adult entertainment at the Coshocton County church that has become the dispute's battleground.
Movie shoot to shut down bridge Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:37AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A movie will shut down a bridge Wednesday. “30 Minutes or Less" will close traffic on the historic 6th Street Bridge for at least an hour.
Classes begin in Grand Rapids Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:22AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Classrooms are back in session for some students as five schools in Grand Rapids swing open their doors Wednesday.
X-Rite Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:10AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich.----X-Rite, Incorporated today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2010.
HAWKINS: Inge's 'early' recovery the only good news for Tigers Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:12AMDETROIT — Finally, a bit of good news for the Tigers.
Mid-Michigan Early Morning Links: Cadillac Escalade tops most-stolen vehicles list, Teddy Bear Run set for Saturday ... Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:58AMHere's a roundup of today's news from around Mid-Michigan.
13 will receive Presidential Citizens Medals today Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:06AMDelawarean Cynthia Church is among the recipients today of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest honor that can be conferred on an American civilian.
GOP aims to toss freshman Reps. Schauer, Peters Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:57AMRepublicans appear to have chosen two veteran challengers Tuesday to take on well-funded Democratic freshmen for Michigan's 7th and 9th district congressional seats.
One person shot in leg, 2 in custody Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:05PMTwo people are in custody after allegedly shooting a person in the leg on the city's southeast side Tuesday afternoon.
Families fight during Grand Rapids murder sentencing of Keishawn Mann, 13 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:44PMDuring his plea hearing in June, Keishawn Mann alleged he shot Jermelle Stokes because he was abusing him. That accusation caused the Stokes family to erupt in anger during Tuesday's sentencing.
13-year-old sentenced for fatal shooting Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:21PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A judge in Grand Rapids has sentenced a thirteen year old for shooting and killing his mother's fiancee. Keishawn Mann has been sentenced to live at the Muskegon River Youth Home until he turns 21.
Fire at scrap metal business Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:51PMWALKER, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Crews in Walker are battling a fire at Geneva Liberty Steels on Turner Street. The Walker Fire Department responded the the fire at the scrap metal business around 2:45. The Grand Rapids Fire Department is assisting.
86th House: GOP candidates Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:09PMThe Republican candidates vying for the 86th House seat in Michigan answer questions from 24 Hour News 8 political reporter Rick Albin.
Rooney top GOP 7th Congressional District fundraiser Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:57PMWashington -- In the Republican primary battle in Michigan's south-central 7th Congressional District, attorney Brian Rooney of Dexter heads into the final stretch with more cash than former Congressman Tim Walberg of Tipton, campaign reports filed Thursday show.