13 On Your Side: Fight over Michigan's groundwater

An effort is underway in Lansing to put groundwater into the public trust.  Some say House Bill 5319 would clear the way to user fees on groundwater. But tonight, the bill's co-sponsor says the legislation is needed to protect on one of the state's most valuable natural resources.

MUST SEE: DNRE visits Oceana County bear dens

The southernmost bear den with cubs in Michigan this year - that officials know about - got a visit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment Monday.

Distress call released of plane crash that killed Hope College Students

Audio recordings now offer a better understanding of what happened in the cockpit before two Hope College students died in a plane crash in January.

Census jobs still available along the lakeshore

Lakeshore census recruiters are surprised by the lack of interest in available jobs.

Muskegon Township man set on fire now in jail

A Muskegon Township man who was set on fire last year is now in jail.

Holland, Grand Rapids both want to become a Google test city

Cities across the country are launching public efforts to convince Google to choose their location. 

Holland Police nab one of Michigan's Most Wanted Sex Offenders

Holland Police arrested Greg Scott Pemberton, 27, in Holland on February 27. According to the release, investigators received a tip to Pemberton's whereabouts, leading to the arrest.

Lakeshore students make math count

Lakeshore Middle School eighth-grader Scott Peters wants his third year on the Mathcounts team to be the charm.

Michigan road lobbying group offers cash for potholes

At least one lucky pothole hunter in Michigan will soon be $370 richer.

Good help hard to find, even with 14% unemployment

You would think with Michigan's high unemployment and slumping manufacturing economy, hiring one machinist would be easy.  That's what Richard Starbuck thought when he advertised for the position at his small machine shop.

Spring Lake teen enters plea in deadly boating accident

Police say the teen became distracted while boating and collided with a personalized watercraft.

Muskegon's 180th Transportation Company returns from Iraq Friday

The 180th Transportation Company, US Army Reserve from Muskegon, will be arriving home from their most recent tour in Iraq on Friday.

Hero Central: Holland man to "Run for Red Cross"

Holland area high school students earning college credit

More than 400 area students are taking advantage of earning college credit while they are still enrolled in high school.

Countryside Greenhouse workers prepare for spring planting season

As the weather gets warmer our plants and flowers are starting to show signs of coming back to life, and for some people, that mean there is a lot of work to be done.

UPDATE: Holland Stand-off ends peacefully

Police were called to an apartment complex on Stratford near 16th Street at about 11:00am.  Callers told police there was a man with a gun in the area.  

Lakeshore dog adoption group warns of 'dognappings'

An animal adoption group on the Lakeshore sent warnings to its members last week to be on the lookout for someone trying to steal dogs. The warning came just days before a Wyoming girl had her pet taken from her hands.

Crown Motors of Holland will keep GM franchise

Crown Motors of Holland is one of over 600 General Motors dealers whose franchise is being restored.

Cancer Society closes Lakeshore service center

The American Cancer Society this morning announced that their Lakeshore Area Service Center in Holland will be closing and services will be consolidated into the West Michigan Area Service Center in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Business Journal: Google in Holland

To Doug Lang, Google's search for places to install and test ultra high-speed broadband Internet service is like one of those blockbuster novels you can't put down.

Exploring Michigan throughout time

The Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon is offering visitors the chance to walk throughout the last 400 million years.

New York woman sends $250 to Holland to keep city happy

A Brooklyn, NY, woman inspired by a story on Holland's happiness sent Mayor Kurt Dykstra a check for $250. 

Love INC to open homeless shelter in Grand Haven

Love INC in Grand Haven is planning to expand its ministries to offer shelter to Ottawa County's growing homeless population.

Holland holds rally to ready lakeshore for the census

First Ottawa County siren test of 2010 is noon Friday

The first monthly emergency siren test for Ottawa County communities for the year will occur at noon Friday.

Patient finds peace with art

At age 91, World War II veteran Carl "Sarg" Herman hasn't stopped doing what he loves.

Dutch dominance: Hope College unbeatable at home

Hope College's women's basketball team has won 59 straight games at DeVos Fieldhouse dating back to 2007. The program is also 78-1 at home since the building opened in 2006.

New website to help job seekers

A West Michigan man who lost his job is starting a new business to help others who are searching for work.

Drain project to alleviate Park Township flooding

The "Park West Drain" proposal is simple: place multiple storm drains in the western portion of Park Township. Then send storm run off in one big pipe downhill towards Lake Macatawa.

Meijer Scholar Athlete - Brandon Kieft of Montague

Montague senior Brandon Kieft is a captain on the basketball team and a superstar in the classroom and WZZM-TV and Meijer are pleased to introduce him as our Meijer Scholar Athlete of the Week.