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Motorcyclist, 29, killed in Oshtemo Township crash: MSP Original
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A motorcyclist is dead after after colliding with a car in Oshtemo Township Wednesday evening, Michigan State Police say. The 29-year-old Lawton man was driving a motorcycle westbound on Stadium Drive when he was hit by an SUV that was attempting to turn northbound onto 8th Street from Stadium Drive, state police said in a statement. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead.
Motorcyclist, 29, killed in Oshtemo Township crash: MSP
Motorcyclist, 29, killed in Oshtemo Township crash: MSP Thu, October 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT Motorcyclist, 29, killed in Oshtemo Township crash: MSP OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A motorcyclist is dead after after colliding with a car in Oshtemo Township Wednesday evening, Michigan State Police say.
Motorcyclist, 29, killed in Oshtemo Township crash: MSP
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A motorcyclist is dead after after colliding with a car in Oshtemo Township Wednesday evening, Michigan State Police say. The 29-year-old Lawton man was driving a motorcycle westbound on Stadium Drive when he was hit by an SUV that was attempting to turn northbound onto 8th Street from Stadium Drive, state police said in a statement. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead.
Gun Lake Tribe offers reward for information on Kalamazoo killing Original
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — More than two months after a Kalamazoo mother was killed in a drive-by shooting, the Gun Lake Tribe and Silent Observer are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Angel Curtis, 30, was sitting in a parked vehicle along Florence Street near Cobb Avenue on Aug. 22 when a still-unknown person fired multiple shots into the car, killing her, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
Gun Lake Tribe offers reward for information on Kalamazoo killing
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — More than two months after a Kalamazoo mother was killed in a drive-by shooting, the Gun Lake Tribe and Silent Observer are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Angel Curtis, 30, was sitting in a parked vehicle along Florence Street near Cobb Avenue on Aug. 22 when a still-unknown person fired multiple shots into the car, killing her, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
Gun Lake Tribe offers reward for information on Kalamazoo killing
Gun Lake Tribe offers reward for information on Kalamazoo killing Thu, October 29, 2026 at 9:27 AM EDT Gun Lake Tribe offers reward for information on Kalamazoo killing KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — More than two months after a Kalamazoo mother was killed in a drive-by shooting, the Gun Lake Tribe and Silent Observer are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Documents: Muskegon County man accused of terror threats signed plans Original
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan State Police troopers found a “last day checklist” in the bedroom of a Muskegon County man accused by prosecutors of threatening “mass violence” and possessing explosives, court records show. According to court records, Stewart Lee Simon’s father searched his room while he was at work. His father found homemade explosives, guns and “several letters and notes detailing a plan to kill” his parents, harm his siblings and carry out a mass shooting.
77-year-old killed in crash near Indiana border: Cass Co. Sheriff Original
MASON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 77-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Mason Township just miles from the Indiana border Monday afternoon, authorities say.
77-year-old killed in crash near Indiana border: Cass Co. Sheriff
MASON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 77-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Mason Township just miles from the Indiana border Monday afternoon, authorities say.
77-year-old killed in crash near Indiana border: Cass Co. Sheriff
77-year-old killed in crash near Indiana border: Cass Co. Sheriff Wed, October 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM EDT MASON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 77-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Mason Township just miles from the Indiana border Monday afternoon, authorities say.
Police: Man in critical condition after Wyoming shooting Original
WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in Wyoming late Monday night. Police responded to reports of a shooting on Fox Run Road SW near Stonebridge Road SW around 11: 30 p.m. At the scene, officers found a 20-year-old man who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition, police said in a release. As of Tuesday morning, Wyoming police do not have a suspect in custody.
Police: Man in critical condition after Wyoming shooting
WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in Wyoming late Monday night. Police responded to reports of a shooting on Fox Run Road SW near Stonebridge Road SW around 11: 30 p.m. At the scene, officers found a 20-year-old man who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition, police said in a release. As of Tuesday morning, Wyoming police do not have a suspect in custody.
Police: Man in critical condition after Wyoming shooting
Police: Man in critical condition after Wyoming shooting Tue, October 27, 2026 at 9:13 AM EDT Police: Man in critical condition after Wyoming shooting WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in Wyoming late Monday night. Police responded to reports of a shooting on Fox Run Road SW near Stonebridge Road SW around 11: 30 p.m. At the scene, officers found a 20-year-old man who had been shot.
Two Muskegon Heights council members charged amid corruption probe Original
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Just hours after Muskegon Heights’ mayor was forced to forfeit office, two city council members are now facing criminal charges related to alleged abuse of office, court records show. Councilman Derrick Collins was charged Monday with one count of felony contracts to purchase residential property as a public servant.
Two Muskegon Heights council members charged amid corruption probe
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Just hours after Muskegon Heights' mayor was forced to forfeit office, two city council members are now facing criminal charges related to alleged abuse of office, court records show. Councilman Derrick Collins was charged Monday with one count of felony contracts to purchase residential property as a public servant.
Two Muskegon Heights council members charged amid corruption probe
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Just hours after Muskegon Heights’ mayor was forced to forfeit office, two city council members are now facing criminal charges related to alleged abuse of office, court records show. Councilman Derrick Collins was charged Monday with one count of felony contracts to purchase residential property as a public servant.
Person dies after weekend house fire in Grand Rapids Original
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A person has died following a house fire on Grand Rapids’ northeast side Saturday evening, authorities said. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire on Russwood Avenue NE near College Avenue NE just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Crews arrived within minutes, finding the home filled with heavy smoke, the department said in a release.
Person dies after weekend house fire in Grand Rapids
Person dies after weekend house fire in Grand Rapids Mon, October 26, 2026 at 11:16 AM EDT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A person has died following a house fire on Grand Rapids' northeast side Saturday evening, authorities said. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire on Russwood Avenue NE near College Avenue NE just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Crews arrived within minutes, finding the home filled with heavy smoke, the department said in a release.
Person dies after weekend house fire in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A person has died following a house fire on Grand Rapids' northeast side Saturday evening, authorities said. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire on Russwood Avenue NE near College Avenue NE just before 6 p.m. Saturday. Crews arrived within minutes, finding the home filled with heavy smoke, the department said in a release.
73-year-old shot, killed in Battle Creek, police say Original
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — Battle Creek police are investigating after a 73-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon. Officers responding to reports of a shooting on N. Washington Avenue near Arlington Drive around 2 p.m. found the man unresponsive with a gunshot wound inside a home. No arrests have been made as of Monday morning, though investigators said they do not believe there is a danger to the public.
73-year-old shot, killed in Battle Creek, police say
73-year-old shot, killed in Battle Creek, police say Mon, October 26, 2026 at 8:58 AM EDT 73-year-old shot, killed in Battle Creek, police say BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — Battle Creek police are investigating after a 73-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon. Officers responding to reports of a shooting on N. Washington Avenue near Arlington Drive around 2 p.m. found the man unresponsive with a gunshot wound inside a home.
73-year-old shot, killed in Battle Creek, police say
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — Battle Creek police are investigating after a 73-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon. Officers responding to reports of a shooting on N. Washington Avenue near Arlington Drive around 2 p.m. found the man unresponsive with a gunshot wound inside a home. No arrests have been made as of Monday morning, though investigators said they do not believe there is a danger to the public.
‘Stealing houses,’ rigged bids, corruption in Muskegon Heights, MSP says
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record. The 46-page affidavit, filed by Michigan State Police, secured a judge’s authorization of multiple search warrants, setting the stage for the high-profile raids executed July 23 at Muskegon Heights City Hall and several homes across the county.
Renter arrested for arson after mobile home fire: Ontwa Township police Original
ONTWA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A renter was arrested after allegedly setting a mobile home on fire near Edwardsburg, police say. Police and firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the Eagle Lake Estates Mobile Home Park in Ontwa Township just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, local police said in a release. At the scene, first responders found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames and saw the fire was beginning to spread to neighboring homes.
Renter arrested for arson after mobile home fire: Ontwa Township police
Renter arrested for arson after mobile home fire: Ontwa Township police Thu, October 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM EDT Renter arrested for arson after mobile home fire: Ontwa Township police ONTWA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A renter was arrested after allegedly setting a mobile home on fire near Edwardsburg, police say. Police and firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the Eagle Lake Estates Mobile Home Park in Ontwa Township just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, local police said in a release.
Renter arrested for arson after mobile home fire: Ontwa Township police
A renter was arrested after allegedly setting a mobile home on fire near Edwardsburg, police say. ONTWA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A renter was arrested after allegedly setting a mobile home on fire near Edwardsburg, police say. Police and firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the Eagle Lake Estates Mobile Home Park in Ontwa Township just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, local police said in a release.
Family identifies second Mattawan teen killed in crash Original
MATTAWAN, Mich. (WOOD) — Nearly a week after the crash that killed two Mattawan High School students and injured three others, family members have identified the second teen who died. Aurora Ruckert, 16, died Sunday when the car she and four other teens were traveling in left the roadway and crashed into a tree on W. R Avenue near S 2nd Street in Texas Township. Jordyn Bigham, 15, also died. Jordyn’s 16-year-old sister was injured along with a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, deputies said.
Family identifies second Mattawan teen killed in crash
Family identifies second Mattawan teen killed in crash Thu, October 22, 2026 at 10:48 AM EDT Family identifies second Mattawan teen killed in crash MATTAWAN, Mich. (WOOD) — Nearly a week after the crash that killed two Mattawan High School students and injured three others, family members have identified the second teen who died. Aurora Ruckert, 16, died Sunday when the car she and four other teens were traveling in left the roadway and crashed into a tree on W.
Family identifies second Mattawan teen killed in crash
MATTAWAN, Mich. (WOOD) — Nearly a week after the crash that killed two Mattawan High School students and injured three others, family members have identified the second teen who died. Aurora Ruckert, 16, died Sunday when the car she and four other teens were traveling in left the roadway and crashed into a tree on W. R Avenue near S 2nd Street in Texas Township. Jordyn Bigham, 15, also died. Jordyn's 16-year-old sister was injured along with a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, deputies said.
Neighbors stop attempted armed break-in in Convis Township, police say
CONVIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A man woke up in the Calhoun County Jail Thursday morning after deputies say he attempted to break into a Convis Township home before being confronted by a group of neighbors. A neighbor called 911 just before 2 a.m. Thursday to report that a man was attempting to break into a home at the Bellevue Trailer Park on 15 Mile Road near Baseline Road, deputies said in a release.
Zeeland PD IDs truck after child hurt in bike hit-and-run
ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Police have found the driver of a truck suspected of injuring a 12-year-old bicyclist in an early morning hit-and-run in Zeeland Tuesday. The 12-year-old was crossing N State Street near W Roosevelt Avenue just after 7 a.m. Tuesday when a light-colored white or silver pick-up truck turned in front of him, causing him to hit the passenger side of the truck, police said in a release. The truck then continued driving northbound.
Security company IDs guard killed at GVSU as 30-year veteran employee
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An 18-year-old Grand Valley State University student is facing years behind bars after authorities say he hit a security guard with his car, killing her, before fleeing the scene. Jaisten Thomas was charged Friday with one count of failure to stop at an accident scene causing serious impairment or death in connection with the deadly hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old security guard Debra Smith. GVSU previously identified Thomas, 18, as a student.
Security company IDs guard killed at GVSU as 30-year veteran employee
Security company IDs guard killed at GVSU as 30-year veteran employee Wed, October 21, 2026 at 11:53 AM EDT Security company IDs guard killed at GVSU as 30-year veteran employee ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An 18-year-old Grand Valley State University student is facing years behind bars after authorities say he hit a security guard with his car, killing her, before fleeing the scene.
Security company IDs guard killed at GVSU as 30-year veteran employee
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An 18-year-old Grand Valley State University student is facing years behind bars after authorities say he hit a security guard with his car, killing her, before fleeing the scene. Jaisten Thomas was charged Friday with one count of failure to stop at an accident scene causing serious impairment or death in connection with the deadly hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old security guard Debra Smith. GVSU previously identified Thomas, 18, as a student.
1 student released from hospital after deadly crash, 2 others stable: Mattawan superintendent
MATTAWAN, Mich. (WOOD) — One of the Mattawan High School students involved in a crash over the weekend that left two teens dead has been released from the hospital, the district superintendent says. Five teens were driving on W. R Avenue near S 2nd Street around 3:20 a.m. Sunday when their car left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Deputies said a 15-year-old, later identified by family as Jordyn Bigham, and another 16-year-old student were pronounced dead at the scene.
1 student released from hospital after deadly crash, 2 others stable: Mattawan superintendent
1 student released from hospital after deadly crash, 2 others stable: Mattawan superintendent Wed, October 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM EDT 1 student released from hospital after deadly crash, 2 others stable: Mattawan superintendent MATTAWAN, Mich. (WOOD) — One of the Mattawan High School students involved in a crash over the weekend that left two teens dead has been released from the hospital, the district superintendent says. Five teens were driving on W.
1 student released from hospital after deadly crash, 2 others stable: Mattawan superintendent
MATTAWAN, Mich. (WOOD) — One of the Mattawan High School students involved in a crash over the weekend that left two teens dead has been released from the hospital, the district superintendent says. Five teens were driving on W. R Avenue near S 2nd Street around 3:20 a.m. Sunday when their car left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Deputies said a 15-year-old, later identified by family as Jordyn Bigham, and another 16-year-old student were pronounced dead at the scene.
Several injured in multi-car crash in Walker: Kent Co. dispatch
WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a busy Walker intersection Tuesday morning, dispatchers say. The Walker police and fire departments responded to a crash involving multiple cars at the intersection of 3 Mile Road NW and Bristol Avenue NW just after 7:50 a.m., Kent County dispatchers told News 8.
Zeeland PD searches for truck after child hurt in bike hit-and-run Original
ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are searching for the driver of a truck suspected of injuring a 12-year-old bicyclist in an early morning hit-and-run in Zeeland. The 12-year-old was crossing N State Street near W Roosevelt Avenue just after 7 a.m. Tuesday when a light-colored white or silver pick-up truck turned in front of him, causing him to hit the passenger side of the truck, police said in a release. The truck then continued driving northbound.
Zeeland PD searches for truck after child hurt in bike hit-and-run
Zeeland PD searches for truck after child hurt in bike hit-and-run Tue, October 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT Zeeland PD searches for truck after child hurt in bike hit-and-run ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are searching for the driver of a truck suspected of injuring a 12-year-old bicyclist in an early morning hit-and-run in Zeeland.
Zeeland PD searches for truck after child hurt in bike hit-and-run
ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are searching for the driver of a truck suspected of injuring a 12-year-old bicyclist in an early morning hit-and-run in Zeeland. The 12-year-old was crossing N State Street near W Roosevelt Avenue just after 7 a.m. Tuesday when a light-colored white or silver pick-up truck turned in front of him, causing him to hit the passenger side of the truck, police said in a release. The truck then continued driving northbound.
Kzoo student who brought loaded gun to school walked through weapons detector: Police report Original
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 16-year-old who was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to Kalamazoo Central High School last week made it through the school’s weapons detectors and a secondary search without being detected, a police report shows. During an interview, the teenager told officers he “walked in the normal way through the weapons detectors” Friday morning.
Kzoo student who brought loaded gun to school walked through weapons detector: Police report
Kzoo student who brought loaded gun to school walked through weapons detector: Police report Tue, October 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM EDT Kzoo student who brought loaded gun to school walked through weapons detector: Police report KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 16-year-old who was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to Kalamazoo Central High School last week made it through the school's weapons detectors and a secondary search without being detected, a police report shows.
Kzoo student who brought loaded gun to school walked through weapons detector: Police report
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A 16-year-old who was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to Kalamazoo Central High School last week made it through the school’s weapons detectors and a secondary search without being detected, a police report shows. During an interview, the teenager told officers he “walked in the normal way through the weapons detectors” Friday morning.
Several injured in multi-car crash in Walker: Kent Co. dispatch Original
WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a busy Walker intersection Tuesday morning, dispatchers say. The Walker police and fire departments responded to a crash involving multiple cars at the intersection of 3 Mile Road NW and Bristol Avenue NW just after 7:50 a.m., Kent County dispatchers told News 8.
Several injured in multi-car crash in Walker: Kent Co. dispatch
WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a busy Walker intersection Tuesday morning, dispatchers say. The Walker police and fire departments responded to a crash involving multiple cars at the intersection of 3 Mile Road NW and Bristol Avenue NW just after 7:50 a.m., Kent County dispatchers told News 8.
Several injured in multi-car crash in Walker: Kent Co. dispatch
Several injured in multi-car crash in Walker: Kent Co. dispatch Tue, October 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM EDT Several injured in multi-car crash in Walker: Kent Co. dispatch WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a busy Walker intersection Tuesday morning, dispatchers say.
‘Stealing houses,’ rigged bids, corruption in Muskegon Heights, MSP says Original
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record. The 46-page affidavit, filed by Michigan State Police, secured a judge’s authorization of multiple search warrants, setting the stage for the high-profile raids executed July 23 at Muskegon Heights City Hall and several homes across the county.
‘Stealing houses,’ rigged bids, corruption in Muskegon Heights, MSP says
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record. The 46-page affidavit, filed by Michigan State Police, secured a judge's authorization of multiple search warrants, setting the stage for the high-profile raids executed July 23 at Muskegon Heights City Hall and several homes across the county.
‘Stealing houses,’ rigged bids, corruption in Muskegon Heights, MSP says
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record. MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record.
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