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Dantzler's 4 hours in the white SUV Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:20PMFor nearly four hours after committing the biggest mass murder in Grand Rapids history, Rodrick Dantzler rode around town with a long-time friend -- drinking alcohol and, eventually, talking about why.
Rays rally in seventh to top Yankees Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:44PMAn auto supplier is looking to expand in Walker bringing more than 200 new jobs ... A woman is hospitalized after nearly drowning in a pool.
Indians' Buck struck in head by pitch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:28PMAn Illinois police officer is facing charges after deputies say he assaulted ... Grand Rapids Police are investigating a possible shooting on Dennis SE.
Man stabs driver who hit child with car Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:26PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Police in Grand Rapids say two people were sent to the hospital and a man is in custody after he stabbed a driver who hit a child with their vehicle.
Child, hit by car, dies; driver stabbed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:10PMA toddler is dead and a driver has been stabbed after a tragic situation on the northeast side of Grand Rapids Monday evening.
Watier, MacNeil claim NGA junior championships — PHOTO GALLERY Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:01PMIt wasn't the start Alex Watier was hoping for, opening with two straight double-bogeys. Nor did he finish strong, with a quadruple-bogey nine on No. 17. But in between, the 18-year-old from Lively showed enough of his game to win his second straight Northern Golf Association junior championship.[...]
Red Wings' backup goalie picture might be cleared up Tuesday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30PMThe Red Wings have announced teleconference call at noon Tuesday with general manager Ken Holland and goalie Chris Osgood.
The bride wore handcuffs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:40PMTammy Hinton was wanted on a felony warrant for identity theft, but had been living in Florida. But the 53-year-old woman was getting married in the Jackson area -- and police attended.
Former GM site in Parma sold to Solon developer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:17AMA Solon real estate developer and his partners have purchased the former General Motors Powertrain Plant on Chevrolet Boulevard. Joseph Greenberg said he formed a new firm, 54 Chevy LLC, specifically to buy and redevelop the 60-acre site.
Marshall Advances to Summer Classic Championship Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:50PMDuluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- The Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers first beat Mounds View, then Bemidji to advance to the title game in the 2011 Lakeview Summer Classic.
Hilltoppers Hosting Annual Lakeview Summer Classic Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:50PMDuluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- The Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers are hosting the annual Lakeview Summer Classic hockey tournament this weekend at Mars Lakeview Arena.
Grand Rapids' Angry Bird still fuming (photo gallery) Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:26PMSaturday found the bird still flustered, but possibly getting use to the casual by-passer.
Student news Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:12PMReceiving scholarships for the 2011-12 school year from Bemidji State University were Marissa Stitt, Goodland, Jr., psychology, Dyrhaug Scholarship for Music and Psychology; Erin Boelter, Grand Rapids, So., science education & chemistry, Henderson, Patton, Jones Memorial Scholarship for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Studies; Charles Huju, Deer River, Junior, Mathematics Education ...
Grand Rapids Senior LipDub Goes Viral Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:49PMGVSU Film & Video Students pair up with Clark Retirement Community to create 1st ever Senior LipDub Another LipDub from Grand Rapids is making the rounds on the internet.
ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAHomecoming in Dubuque for Iowa soldiers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:39PMDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Another homecoming ceremony is set for more Iowa National Guard soldiers returning from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. The guard says about 220 soldiers will be welcomed home on Sunday in Dubuque.
Home invasion suspect waives preliminary hearing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:41PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – In Grand Rapids, Gran Benton has waived his preliminary hearing. That means Benton will now stand trial on charges of first degree home invasion, armed robbery and two other charges.
Thousands see final 'Potter' in West MI Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:40PM'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' brought over 20,000 people to Celebration Cinema! locations for opening night.
Grand Rapids' dive-bombing bird now has Twitter account Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:26PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – The dive-bombing bird in Grand Rapids that Newschannel 3 first showed you on Tuesday, now has its own Twitter account.
Crate Falls On Woman; Kills Her Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:50AMA woman is killed in an industrial accident on the city's East Side.
Arson Suspected In Vacant House Fire Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:50AMArson investigators are searching for a cause of a house fire on the city's South Side.
Consumers Energy adds plug-in charging stations in Royal Oak, across state Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:25AMConsumers Energy said today it has installed 10 plug-in electric vehicle charging stations across the state, including one at its Royal Oak service center on Coolidge Highway.
Weekend heat wave could trigger Lansing cooling centers to open Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:17AMHigh heat is scorching the midwest and some southern states. Round bales of hay lie in a field shrouded in fog as the sun rises near Glencoe, Ky. Long-term forecasts in mid-Michigan call for temperatures in the mid-90s into next week.
Editorial: Keep alive legacies of Betty Ford, murder victims in Emkens, Heerens families Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:11AMRecent events remind us of what has changed about Grand Rapids and what is unchangeable about our community.
Remembering victims of Grand Rapids rampage Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:11PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – It's been seven days since seven hours of terror left eight people dead in Grand Rapids. On Thursday visitation was held for four of the seven victims killed in the deadly rampage.
Call for change at bicyclist's funeral Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:55PMFriends and family attended a funeral Thursday to say goodbye to a Grandville man who was killed on his bike at a controversial intersection Saturday night.
People News -- July 15 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:32PMRecent hires, promotions and more.
Betty Ford to be Laid To Rest Next to Husband Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:18PMA motorcade carrying the body of former First Lady Betty Ford left the Gerald R. Ford museum earlier today and traveled across Grand Rapids to a church for her funeral.
Senior leaves his mark on Warriors Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:17PMDeer River Warrior Baseball player Luke Benson left his imprint on the Deer River baseball program.
Heat to host Canucks' affiliate four times in 2011-12 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:00PMThe Abbotsford Heat released their matrix of opponents for the 2011-12 season on Thursday morning, and the best news for local fans is that the Vancouver Canucks' new affiliate will visit the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre four times this season.
Checkers announce opening night Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:35AMThe Charlotte Checkers, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced today the team’s 2011-12 home opener will be played on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsBetty Ford's body in Michigan for 2nd service Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:06PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Betty Ford returned Wednesday to the city where she grew up and wed the man who became the only president from Michigan, prompting hundreds to line the streets in front of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as her casket arrived for a memorial service.
Grace Episcopal Neighbors Again Witnessing History Up Close Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:04PMFor the second time in four years, Grace Episcopal Church in East Grand Rapids will be the venue for an international news event as former First Lady Betty Ford is laid to rest.
Community attends healing service in GR Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:55PMMy soul is weary, mourners heard sung Wednesday night at a gathering in the wake of last Thursday's deadly shootings, who will comfort me?
Grand Rapids gathers to heal after deadly rampage Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:41PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – It's been nearly a week since the deadly shooting rampage in Grand Rapids. Seven people, including two children were gunned down in two separate homes.
7 already in line for opening of Potter Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:55PMDie-hard Harry Potter fans are already starting to line up for the opening night of the final installment of the eight-movie series.
USA Today.com Revamps Books Coverage, Bestseller List Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:53PMToday marks the official launch of USA Today’s new books site, books.usatoday.com. The most noticeable changes are to its bestseller list, which now has a more colorful interface and for the first time, features buy links.
Red Wings sign goalie Joey MacDonald to 2-year contract Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:03PMThe team announced Joey MacDonald has signed a 2-year contract, to remain with the Wings. Terms of the contract weren't immediately known. MacDonald is likely slated to be the No. 3 goalie on the Wings' depth chart, starting the season in Grand Rapids.
Feeling poor is more common than ever Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:52PMNEWS ITEM: The U.S. Census Bureau reported that one in seven Americans was living in poverty. A homeless man sees a car go past. He holds up his sign. The car doesn't stop.
Man charged with showing up drunk at his own public intoxication hearing Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:50PMSavannah Morning News: "Police arrested a Lawrenceville [Georgia] man accused of showing up drunk to the city's municipal court to answer to previous public intoxication charges. Police charged 49-year-old Phillip Ingram with being under the influence at City Hall. ... An officer confronted Ingram and police say a breath analysis later registered his blood alcohol level at .14, nearly twice the ...
Victoria, David Beckham Welcome First Girl Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:39PMVictoria and David Beckham welcomed a baby girl Sunday to their brood of boys, according to a statement posted on the soccer star's official Facebook page.
Democrats hail sale as election nears Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:48PMWASHINGTON -- The impending end of "Government Motors" could be the economic news President Barack Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress have been looking for headed into the midterm elections.
Michigan news briefs: Abortion protest awaits legislators Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:47PMAs state legislators report for work today, they will be greeted by members of an anti-abortion group who are pushing the lawmakers to support a bill declaring that life begins at conception.
Prosecutor won't file charges in Meijer case Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:31AMGrand Traverse County's prosecutor has ended his three-year-old investigation of illegal acts by those involved in Meijer Inc.'s clandestine activities during two Acme Township elections. Prosecutor Alan Schneider targeted a former Meijer attorney for lying under oath, but recently discovered the alleged perjury occurred in Grand Rapids, not Traverse City. Schneider will forward his findings to ...
B-Day: House votes Monday on bulb ban repeal Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:21AMLaPlante: On Monday, Energy Chair Fred Upton will send to the House floor legislation repealing the onerous, job-killing, consumer choice-stomping bulb ban. 'I will join my colleagues to vote yes on a bill to protect consumer choice and guard against federal overreach,' says Upton.
Nugent: Obama punks America Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:19AMPresident Obama's very own Council of Economic Advisers has released a scathing report on the impact of his near-trillion-dollar economic stimulus package. Its analysis: Each job created or saved cost the American taxpayer a whopping $287,000. The insane punking of America punks on.
Travel news: Track owner slows Dearborn-Kalamazoo trains Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:11AMNorfolk Southern Corp. says it's restricting the speed that Amtrak trains can run on tracks the railroad company owns between Dearborn and Kalamazoo even as the line is prepared for high-speed passenger rail.
This week's news quiz Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:58AMTest your knowledge of current sports events for the last week:
Betty Ford Funeral Services Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:11PMFuneral plans for the "Coachella Valley's First Lady"
NFL: Next Mediation Session Set For July 19 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:54PMA federal magistrate judge has scheduled the next mediation session with NFL owners and the players' association for July 19. Judge Arthur J. Boylan set the date in order to ensure the two sides continue working toward a new collective bargaining agreement.
Marty Allen remembers Betty Ford Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:43PMAmong the people who knew President Gerald Ford and first lady Betty Ford the most is Marty Allen -- the chairman emeritus of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation and a long-time friend of the Fords.