Lawsuit claims excessive force in 2014 arrest in GR
A man is suing a police officer and FBI agent, claiming they brutally beat him when they were undercover looking for another man.
Tigers top Marlins in 11th inning to open season
Ian Kinsler had four RBIs, including a run-scoring single in the 11th, and the Detroit Tigers overcame a ninth-inning meltdown to win.
Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries
Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin and Bernie Sanders carried the Democratic race over Hillary Clinton.
1 dead after house fire in Battle Creek
One person was killed Tuesday after a home in Battle Creek caught fire.
Apt. complex using DNA to match dog to droppings
A Kent County apartment complex is turning to a company called “PooPrints” to find which owners aren’t cleaning up after their dogs.
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Contractors get more time for straits pipeline study plans
Contractors will get an extra week to submit proposals to the state for studies about underwater oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac.
Court records detail Maples’ cause of death
A man already in prison was charged Tuesday with the murder of a Muskegon County mother who went missing in 2014.
Kalamazoo County administrator resigns
About two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave, the Kalamazoo County administrator has stepped down.
How cities are spending tax dollars to improve police relations
Add Kalamazoo to the list of area police departments purchasing body-worn cameras for their officers.
Ex-Rep. Roy Schmidt sentenced on marijuana charge
An ex-state lawmaker has been sentenced to a short time in jail and two years of probation after pleading no contest to a drug charge.
Grand Valley tops Ferris in doubleheader
Grand Valley State University swept a doubleheader against Ferris State on Tuesday.
Dragic scores 22, Heat roll past Pistons
Reggie Jackson and Tobias Harris each scored 21 for Detroit, which remained two games ahead of Chicago for the No. 8 spot in the East.
Law mandates posting human trafficking hotline number
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill requiring a human trafficking hotline number be posted in rest stops, airports and bus stations.
Body found in Buck Creek; no sign of foul play
The body of a homeless man was found partially submerged in Buck Creek south of Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
US Navy naming destroyer after former Sen. Levin
Former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin will have a naval destroyer named after him.
Mississippi gov. signs law allowing service denial to gays
Mississippi’s governor has signed law that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on religious beliefs.
Obama praises Treasury steps to deter ‘tax inversions’
President Obama is championing new federal steps designed to deter a corporate financial practice known as “tax inversions.”
US Marine Corps dog who saved lives wins prize
A U.S. Marine Corps dog that sniffed out explosives and protected thousands of troops has been honored with a prize.
Ford to build small-car factory in Mexico, adding 2,800 jobs
Ford will build a new $1.6 billion factory in Mexico, creating about 2,800 jobs and shifting small-car production from the U.S.
Bill to make Bible Tennessee’s state book heads to governor
The state Senate gave final approval Monday despite arguments the measure conflicts with a provision in the Tennessee Constitution.
