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A new online booking system at the 63rd District Court lets couples schedule quick, affordable wedding ceremonies without the usual hassle

Kent County is hiring! From $16/hour roles to $80K+ jobs, full-time and part-time positions are available across public safety, health, recreation, and more.

Lyme disease isn’t often discussed. but in West Michigan, the number of cases has doubled, and in some areas, even tripled, over the past five years. Experts believe they have identified the cause behind this rise.

Ticks may slow down during winter, but bird flu doesn’t. A poultry farm in Kent County has been affected by a bird flu outbreak.

Jack in the Box is returning to Michigan after more than 40 years, with the first location set to open in Battle Creek this May. More restaurants are planned across West Michigan and the Detroit area.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police were called about a driver going the wrong way on US-131. See video of the pursuit and learn driver's fate.

Authorities say skeletal remains discovered in dense woods near US-131 in February have been identified as Scott Weldon, a 61-year-old Plainfield Township man reported missing in 2023.

A routine traffic stop in Walker led to a major drug bust, with meth, psilocybin mushrooms, and prescription pills seized. The driver faces multiple felony charges.

A funny video from Kent County Health shows what can go wrong at shady tattoo shops while offering tips to keep your first ink safe and licensed.

It finally feels like spring in West Michigan, but there’s a catch. Kent County officials say car break-ins are rising, and most involve unlocked vehicles.

A West Michigan dealer was busted with enough fentanyl and heroin to kill 250,000 people, putting a repeat offender back behind bars for potentially decades.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office is searching for 17-year-old Naveah Maria Cardenas-Taylor and her infant son after they went missing from Byron Township on January 24.