City leaders, activists, and law enforcement joined together Friday for a community meeting to tackle crime in the city.

Before the second State of Emergency on Friday hosted by Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack, News 8 spoke with leaders about what the community can expect.

After a conversation over renaming a street to honor a young life lost to gun violence, city leaders say it’s a catalyst for ...

A Grand Rapids street will not be named in honor of a gun violence victim after a weekslong process by his dad to do so.

A street in Grand Rapids will not bear the name of Amillier Penn, a teenage victim of gun violence who lost his life more ...

Amillier Penn was shot and killed last summer. Despite his father’s wishes, the street where he died will not be renamed in ...

Commissioners suggested alternative ways to honor Amillier Penn, including potentially designating a Gun Violence Awareness ...

North Penn’s summer festivals mix music, local cuisine and interactive art installations to create immersive environments. Food vendors line the park walkways, offering handcrafted ice cream, ...

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The Cedar Rapids Police Department says three people were stabbed last night in the 1200 block of Ellis Blvd Northwest.Police responded to a call of a physical ...

According to a report by Rocco Miller, Penn State men's basketball will host Campbell as part of its 2025-26 nonconference slate.