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The Kent County Health Department has issued a notice on social media clarifying their Covid-19 close contact protocols following a viral posting by a West Michigan lawmaker.

The lawmaker insinuated that a local health department will "take that child away" if they were a close contact an…

This tiny insect gives the Grinch a run for his money.

On Tuesday of last week, the CDC announced that it was reinstating mask recommendations, even for those fully vaccinated, in areas across the country that are seeing 'High' or 'Substantial' community transmission of Covid-19. Unfortunately for Michigan, as cases continue to rise,…

Yesterday the CDC announced that it was reinstating mask recommendations, even for those fully vaccinated, in areas across the country that are seeing 'High' or 'Substantial' community transmission of Covid-19. Luckily for Michigan, most of the state is at a 'Moderate' …

The Kent County Sheriff's Office is seeking help finding a missing endangered person, 69-year-old David Cook.

Each year, the Michigan Auto Law attorneys share the most dangerous intersections in Kent County, based on Michigan State Police and local law enforcement car accident reports for 2020.

Keep an eye on your belongings when you're out shopping! West Michigan police are warning about a string of purse snatchings across the area recently.

Although most mask mandates and gathering limits have been lifted in Michigan, the Kent County Health Department is reminding folks that they may still need their masks, sometimes.

The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved the purchase of a property from the kent County Road Commission that would clear the way for the riverfront amphitheater project.

The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness is currently taking applications from Kent County residents who need help paying for rent or utilities. $39 million will be given out to those in need as part of COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA).

The scammers are targeting middle-aged to elderly residents.

Four West Michigan counties were in the top 10 of fastest growing counties in the state.