Candese Charles
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Parents concerned by gas station being built near Plainfield Township school
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Some parents are expressing concern about a gas station being built near a school in Plainfield Township. They say it could become a hazard and are upset they didn’t have a say in the decision. → Read More
Grand Rapids junk man in a heap of trouble with the city
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man in the business of recycling is facing fines and jail time for his passion. The city says he's violating ordinances and wants him to clean up his yard. → Read More
Woman posting positive messages to combat suicide
IONIA, Mich. — People have been noticing signs with positive messages on the sides of the road while driving all over Ionia. They say things like “you matter” and “you are worthy of love. → Read More
Neighbors seek answers after pulling shooting victim into home
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A group of neighbors came to the rescue of a man who was shot in the leg Thursday night in Grand Rapids. The shooting happed around 9:30 p.m. on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and 11th Street in what the people who live nearby describe as a safe and quiet neighborhood. Gary Mavis, who lives near the intersection, said he heard three shots from his home. → Read More
Red flannel could help find missing Newaygo County man
HESPERIA, Mich. — Her father has been missing for eight months, but a Newaygo County woman says she’s not giving up her search. Steve Millis’s daughter Amber Babcock believes he was murdered, but she’s hoping someone out there can at least bring the family closure by finding his body. → Read More
Grand Haven Animal Hospital ending only after-hours urgent care program in area
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven Animal Hospital is ending its after-hours urgent care program. It was the only program of its kind in the area, but after three months of trying it out the staff says they just don't have the people or the space to continue. → Read More
GR Home for Vets invites public to funeral of vet with no family
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is asking for help giving a final salute to a World War II veteran. They say he has no family who can attend his funeral and are hoping the public will come out to help celebrate his life. James Kelly became a Navy man at 20, serving in WWII as a store keeper and supply. → Read More
Muskegon teen’s death sparks concern over gap Boys & Girls Club hopes to fill
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A community is in mourning after a Muskegon teenager was shot and killed just a block away from his home Saturday. Sixteen-year-old Zamarian Cooper was walking home with his sister when he was shot in the head. He later passed away at the hospital. → Read More
Community coming together to help families displaced by apartment fire
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — Seven families are trying to put their lives back together after a devastating apartment fire Tuesday. The fire destroyed the building at Red Flannel Acres in Cedar Springs. Fire officials say it started on an upstairs deck and spread to the rest of the building. Vicki Covell says she was at her granddaughter, Cassidy's, apartment when she noticed something was wrong. → Read More
Warrant scam targeting therapists and counselors
WYOMING, Mich. — Wyoming police are warning about a new scam involving people posing as an officer. It is targeting therapists and counselors, claiming they missed a court appearance and must pay a fine. Rachel VanBuskirk said it's very convincing and she now knows of therapists across the state and country who were victims, some of whom up thousands of dollars. → Read More
Neighbors seek action after child hit in mobile home park
HOLLAND, Mich. — People who live in a Holland mobile home park are asking for change after a 4-year-old was hit by a car. Litha Wentvel was sent to the hospital with a fractured skull Monday night when she was hit and dragged for several feet by a vehicle near hear home in Willow Park Mobile Homes. Witnesses said the vehicle was going well-above the 15-mph speed limit. → Read More
After 3 student suicides, Cedar Springs works to prevent another
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — Over the course of two school years, three Cedar Springs students died by suicide. Now the school district is working to prevent any other tragedies like this from happening again. Kelli Kobayashi's son Evan was one of those students. He took his life in 2015. → Read More
Autonomous shuttles hit downtown Grand Rapids streets
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The City of Grand Rapids has a new way of getting around downtown. Four electric, self-driving shuttles are now cruising downtown streets. While the shuttles are autonomous, there is a "driver" inside when they are on the streets. → Read More
Planning ahead for the next outage: Generator tips, solar alternatives
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The power is back on for most people across West Michigan, but storm season is just getting started. For those looking to prepare for the next time power goes out, here's what the experts say about picking the right generator. → Read More
Woman calls 911 on black family falsely claiming they’re a gang
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A confrontation between a woman and a neighbor led to a call to police and a false report of alleged gang activity. Patricia Elena says she's never had a problem dropping off her kids at their father's Cascade Township home until this weekend. → Read More
Whites Bridge set for a rebuild after burning down six years ago
LOWELL, Mich. — Lowell's Whites Bridge over the Flat River is finally set for a rebuild after burning down nearly six years ago. On July 7, 2013, Whites Bridge fell after standing for more than a century. → Read More
Midwives will be required to have a license starting in August
LANSING, Mich. — Midwives in Michigan will need to receive a license to practice in the state starting next month. The licensure is a key part of a set of rules put together by the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery. → Read More
Lakeshore Kayak Rental flushed with water, business staying afloat
SPRING LAKE, Mich. — High water levels are continuing to impact a Grand Haven business. The Lakeshore Kayak store is surrounded by water, up to three feet to be exact, and it's putting a damper on business. "It definitely has affected our business," says owner Karen Chapel. → Read More
GR man gives job to young lawn mowing entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A small business is helping out the homeless and children in the community, one lawn mower at a time. The company is called Cool Guy Lawn Co. and since 2011, Suriya Davenport has helped his 11-year-old and 6-year-old sons run it. → Read More
New fireworks state laws allow for six days of use during Fourth of July week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Fourth of July is just a week away, but neighborhood fireworks shows are likely even closer. That’s because a new state law is allowing fireworks to start Saturday. "Saturday night June 29th through July 5th straight, it's legal to discharge fireworks and we just want everybody to be aware of that," says Scott Redman, Pro Fireworks. → Read More