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 ...

A judge ordered a 17-year-old to stand trial for allegedly gunning down a 15-year-old boy in Grand Rapids while he played football with friends.

A teen has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the death of another teen in Grand Rapids last summer. Cartiyae Pascal, 17, is being charged as an adult in the June 2, 2024, shooting that ...

How to spend a summer weekend in Grand Rapids, Minn. Discover lakes, restaurants, shops and a golf course anniversary in this gateway to the North.

Penn State wrestling dominates FloWrestling's early 2025-26 college wrestling rankings, with NCAA champ Mitchell Mesenbrink topping the list.