Barton Deiters
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Grand Haven pier closed after wave sweeps 2 into Lake Michigan
Authorities have shut down Grand Haven’s south pier after a large wave knocked two people into Lake Michigan. → Read More
3 pipe bombs found along rural Van Buren Co. road
Authorities are investigating after three suspected pipe bombs were found in a ditch in rural Van Buren County. → Read More
Prosecutor explains why mom is charged in son’s drowning
A mom has pleaded guilty to a felony child neglect charge after her son drowned in Lake Michigan this summer. → Read More
Lawsuit: Company ignored racism, punished complainants
The suit alleges the company not only knew of the racism but punished the employees when they made complaints. → Read More
Officer shot by suspect gets Medal of Honor, Purple Heart
A Muskegon Heights police officer who was shot and wounded while on the job last year was recognized Tuesday. → Read More
Those impacted by Sturgis police chief crash want equal justice
Geoffrey Smith, the chief of the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, is out on bond charged with a suspected drunken driving crash. → Read More
Portage police investigate suspicious infant death
Investigators say the autopsy results haven't been released, but the death is considered to be suspicious. → Read More
What will busing look like this school year?
This year, the transportation systems are facing unprecedented challenges. → Read More
The fight for mail comes to West Michigan
It has become a hot topic as funding for the U.S. Postal Service passed by the House is stalled in the Senate. → Read More
Wolverine Worldwide joins Metallica to back GRCC welding program
Rockford-based Wolverine Worldwide says it's teaming up with heavy metal band Metallica to donate $100,000 to Grand Rapids Community College. → Read More
Stolen pickup truck crashes into pole in Grand Rapids
Authorities are investigating after a stolen pickup truck struck a utility pole in Grand Rapids Thursday morning. → Read More
One year later: Search continues for missing man
Sunday marks the first anniversary of the disappearance of Tien Pham. → Read More
Bride and groom drop out of wedding lawsuit
They are no longer a part of the case moving forward. → Read More
Detroit officer charged in rubber pellet shooting at protest
A police corporal accused of shooting three photojournalists with rubber pellets while they covered protests in Detroit was charged with felony assault. → Read More
Michigan AG moves to reinstate charges against ex-MSU president
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is appealing the dismissal of charges against former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon. → Read More
Judge questions evidence against lawmaker facing 2nd trial
A judge said he has “serious questions” about evidence against a Michigan lawmaker who faces a second trial on corruption charges. → Read More
New video sends alleged rioter to trial
There’s more fallout from the Grand Rapids riots as one of the alleged rioters heads to trial for his alleged room in the mayhem from the end of May. → Read More
Broker accused of taking $144K from elderly clients
A broker for a major financial institution in West Michigan is facing up to 15 years in prison after he allegedly took more than $140,000 from the bank and his clients. → Read More
Girl’s father testifies against ‘urban monk’ accused of sex abuse
The artist who lived a life of celibacy and described himself as an “urban monk” is headed to trial on a second set of charges that he sexually molested a child. → Read More
Live: Grand Rapids city commission to consider police cuts
A plan to in part defund police has supporters in the community and now on the Grand Rapids City Commission. → Read More