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Police: Ada man critically injured in bike crash near Lowell Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:26AMPolice say one person in the cyclists’ group initially crashed a bike, causing a chain reaction of swerving cyclists.
Sun topple Liberty behind Charles, Montgomery Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:14PMGrand Rapids Police are investigating a possible shooting on Dennis SE. Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at Casting Technologies ...
American League Game Summary - Boston at Baltimore Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:58PMFirefighters are working to extinguish a fire at Casting Technologies ... Changes to the state's teacher tenure system that supporters say will make it ...
Hammon selected to sixth WNBA All-Star Game Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:43PMChanges to the state's teacher tenure system that supporters say will make it ... A bicyclist is in critical condition after he was hit by a pickup truck ...
Snyder to sign teacher tenure bill into law Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:58PMA bicyclist is in critical condition after he was hit by a pickup truck ... Former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland will run for the Republican ...
Aero Med responds to Saranac car-bike accident Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:13PMFormer U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland will run for the Republican ... Michigan State Police dispatchers are not releasing information on the ...
Grand Rapids police: two life-threatening injuries after driver hits 2-year-old, then stabbed by bystander Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:12PMThe incident happened on Spencer Street NE near Buffalo Avenue
Grand Rapids police responding to report of stabbing spurred by traffic accident on northeast side Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:57PMPolice arrested one man, believed to be a relative
NEW: Sumner man stabbed after argument about a windshield Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:41PMA damaged windshield started the argument that left a 19-year-old Sumner man in serious but stable condition after being stabbed three times in the back Sunday evening.
Autism workshop at FSU to shed light on issues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:49AMFramingham State University will play host next week to autism specialist Carol Gray, who will be sharing her expertise at a two-day workshop for families and professionals.
Betty neared her cancer center on route Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:25PMThe procession carrying former first lady Betty Ford's casket on Thursday passed within a few hundred feet of the first home of the cancer center that bears her name.
Kent County Jail inmate found dead in cell mailed suicidal letters to family, police say Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:26PMMark Jones, 24, was jailed on drug and weapons allegations at the time of his death.
Betty Ford buried next to husband Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:02AMFollowing a private funeral service, former first lady Betty Ford was buried beside her husband at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum on Thursday.
Suicide investigated in 24-year-old's Kent County Jail inmate death Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:56AMMark Anthony Jones found in cell about 11:30 p.m., police await autopsy results from second in-custody death in two months.
24-year-old Kent County Jail inmate dies, autopsy scheduled Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:42AMMan had been in custody since June 9, was discovered lying on cell floor at 11:21 p.m. Wednesday.
UPDATED: Clare man airlifted to Grand Rapids Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:45AMA 19-year-old Clare man has been airlifted to Grand Rapids following a single-car roll-over accident west of Rosebush this morning.
Betty Ford returns home Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:10PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Former First Lady Betty Ford has returned to Grand Rapids. On Wednesday Mrs. Ford's casket arrived in Grand Rapids and is being escorted to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
Food Finder Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:35PMBACKYARD BBQ %u2014 Lawn chairs, potted sunflowers and wooden shutters give a backyard feel in a light-hearted atmosphere.
Mich. prepares farewell for Betty Ford Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:02PMThousands of people were preparing to gather outside the Gerald R. Ford Museum on Wednesday to offer a final western Michigan welcome home to former first lady Betty Ford.
Day camp gives students a peek at array of health care professions Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:41PMLab work, nursing, therapy, sports medicine and sonography are among the topics covered at the Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration day camp, sponsored by Grand Valley State University and Meijer at the Cook DeVos Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan St. NE.
Alleged drunk driver versus pedestrian cases moves to felony court Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:41PMKent County Sheriff's Department investigators say Kevin J. Schrotenboer was driving on 11 Mile Road NE near Myers Lake Avenue about 4 a.m. on June 26 when he hit Jesse Spica on the side of the road.
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids: How 4G changes our minds and businesses Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:26AMExperts say small business owners are missing out if they aren't realizing the potential of mobile devices.
School house rock; Zeeland historical society needs only to add finishing touches Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:50PMThe Zeeland Historical Society has taken a slow, methodical approach to the restoration of the old New Groningen School House on Paw Paw Drive, and the group’s patience and persistence is about to be rewarded.
3 People Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In Coopersville Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:07PM1 Driver And 2 Passengers Also Were Uninjured In Saturday Night Accident At 68th Avenue & I-96 Three people were hospitalized in stable condition after a two-vehicle accident in Coopersville on Saturday night.
Dead Bike Rider Identified; Killed After Being Hit By Car In Crosswalk At M-6 & Byron Center Avenue Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:07AM59-Year-Old Wyoming Bicyclist Was Riding Through The Crosswalk And Against A "No Walk" Sign When Accident Occurred Saturday Evening A bicyclist who died at the hospital after being hit by a car in a Byron Township crosswalk Saturday evening has been identified.
Three people injured after 16-year-old driver pulls into path of truck near Coopersville Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:42AMThe crash happened at 68th Street, at the on-ramp to I-96
Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle crossing Byron Center Avenue Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:42AMCyclist was riding east through a crosswalk against a "No Walk" sign while traffic had a green light.
Betty Ford's bold move Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:58PMIt wasn't long after Betty Ford moved to the White House that she found a lump in her right breast. It would turn out to be a malignant tumor that required her to have a mastectomy.
Personal struggles, public healing: Betty Ford's health battles changed social attitudes Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:11PMBoth for her own health problems and to help those similarly afflicted, Betty Ford spent a great part of her life in and around hospitals.
Three People Go To Hospital From Blaze On Alpine Avenue In Grand Rapids Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:22AMMan, Woman & Infant Were Transported To Butterworth After Flames Erupted At 11:09 A.M. At 1468 Alpine Ave. NW Three people were transported to the hospital after a porch fire spread to a house on Grand Rapids' northwest side at midday Saturday.
Man injured in jet-ski accident Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:44AMA 36-year-old Kincheloe man was injured in a jet ski accident on Cowden Lake in Maple Valley Township Friday afternoon.
Betty Ford, dead at 93: 'I think I was born to be outspoken' Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:11PMThe widow of former President Gerald R. Ford will be buried next to him on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in the hometown where their rise to national prominence began. Her death came five years after the former president died in 2006.
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Priority Health Government Programs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:57AMOLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “bbb+” from “bbb-” of Priority Health Government Programs (PHGP). The outlook for both ratings has been revised to positive from stable. A.M. Best also has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and ICR of “a-” of Priority Health. The outlook ...
Pentwater Police chief struck by pick-up Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:06AMPENTWATER — Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum was listed in fair condition Tuesday at Spectrum Health Care Center in Grand Rapids after being struck by a pick-up truck while directing traffic following the Pentwater fireworks display late Sunday night.
July 4 downtown shooting victim thinks he was targeted, second time he was shot Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:42AMDeron Rodriguez, 20, was hit in both legs
Practice Greenhealth Releases Greening the OR™ Guidance Documents Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:00AMPractice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for institutions in healthcare that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices, has released the first of a series of Greening the OR™ Best Practices Guidance Documents, now available on-line at: www.greeningtheor.org.
Recession hits transit budgets Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:24AMBOSTON -- Cash-strapped and debt-ridden, public transit systems across the nation are trimming service, raising fares and postponing badly needed upgrades just to maintain daily operations, even as ri
MBTA, other public transit systems struggle with budget, equipment woes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:56PMAn MBTA commuter rail southbound train enters the Stoughton train station in October 2009.
MyGR6: Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell challenges residents to enter contest Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:12AM“I challenge you to think about your history and experiences in Grand Rapids," mayor says.
Police investigate two shootings, one near Rosa Parks Circle, late on Fourth of July Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:42AMGrand Rapids police are investigating two shootings that happened late Monday night, one near Rosa Parks Circle downtown.
Pentwater police chief injured after being hit by truck Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:11PMPentwater - Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum is listed in stable condition at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids after being hit by a truck Sunday night while directing traffic in the village, police say.
Pentwater chief hurt directing traffic Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:52PMPentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a fireworks show in the western Michigan village.
Police Chief hit by truck Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:13PMPENTWATER (AP) -- The Pentwater Chief of Police is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a truck. Chief Laude Hartrum was directing traffic after Sunday night's fireworks show when he was hit.
Pentwater police chief hit by truck while directing traffic after fireworks show Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:25PMPentwater police say the vehicle and driver involved in the accident have been identified, but additional information is being withheld pending further investigation.
Grand Valley Hosting Health Professions Camp For Youth Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:01PMArea teenagers will have the opportunity to explore careers in the health professions field during the Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration summer day camp later this month sponsored by Grand Valley State University.
Free mobile app offers Michigan recreation info Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:13AMA free mobile application is offering information on Michigan parks, ... The driver of an off road vehicle was treated at Spectrum hospital ...
Suspect in G.R. standoff takes his own life Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:58AMThe driver of an off road vehicle was treated at Spectrum hospital ... 4-month old Katherine Phillips has been missing since Wednesday.
Polpourri for July 3: East Grand Rapids Fourth of July parade features Women's History Council suffragists Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:26AMYou can march just like Susan B. Anthony. Plus, Pete Hoekstra prepares for tea partiers by dipping into the Federalist Papers.
Spectrum Health, independent doctors form alliance Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:26AMGroup gives physicians 'a seat at the table' as policy decisions are made, doctor says
HelloLife® To Add New Segment With Dr. Jeff Chamberlain On This HelloLife Moment on Autism Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:13PMHelloLife’s new health and nutritional hosted web-show, ‘This HelloLife Moment,’ will be posting a new segment on Dr. Jeff Chamberlain talking about autism. (PRWeb June 29, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8474175.htm