Asian carp may have crossed barrier into Lake Michigan

Great Lakes advocates said today they've been told that DNA evidence of one species of Asian carp has been detected above the electric barrier intended to keep the fish out of Lake Michigan.

Group works to preserve old county burial grounds

The Friends of Ottawa County Parks group is taking a look into the past and preserving the final resting place of those who were buried on the grounds of the Eastmanville Farm Park.

UPDATE: Suspected wheelchair bandits identified

Two Holland Township residents could face charges after admitting to taking someone else's wheelchair from the Wal-Mart in Holland. 

Spring Lake Township man dies after construction accident

It was while on the job at a construction site in southern Allegan County on Tuesday that the Spring Lake Township man suffered injuries that led to his death.

Update: Holland police arrest stabbing suspect

Update: HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) - The Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Department has arrested a man involved in a stabbing in Holland Township Wednesday afternoon.

Pennsylvania prison officials tour Muskegon Correctional Facility

Pennsylvania prison administrators are looking for a place to house inmates while the state builds new facilities. The three hour tour was to determine if the prison has what Pennsylvania officials are looking for. The group will tour the Standish prison on Friday.

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DTE offers energy bill help to customers

West Michigan residents who are having trouble playing their energy bills can get help Wednesday at a customer forum sponsored by DTE Energy.

H1N1 Vaccinations given to students in the Oakridge Public School District

Nearly 400 students in the Oakridge School District rolled up their sleeves to get an H1N1 vaccination shot.

Sofi LaPres: One year later

A Muskegon girl was just a year old when her parents learned she needed a new heart. For 6 months Sofi Lapres waited.

UPDATE: Love INC gobbles up turkeys

A strong turnout Saturday at a Love INC event at the Panera Bread store in Grand Haven means many residents will have a lot more to be thankful for this holiday season.

Muskegon may limit beer tents in 2010

City leaders in Muskegon may close the tap slightly to slow the sale of beer at special events next year, by limiting the number of temporary liquor licenses.

Hunting season starts Sunday

Michigan's firearm deer season opens at first light on Sunday and nearly 700,000 hunters are expected to participate in the 15-day hunt. DNR biologist Nik Kalejs gives his best opening day prediction.

More women fired up about deer firearms season

Deer firearms season kicks off this weekend, and more and more women are fired up about it.

Gas leak forces residents from Muskegon senior retirement community

Emergency crews evacuated the Trinity Manor Senior Housing around 7 p.m. Thursday after a road crew struck a gas line on Marquette Avenue.

Muskegon County man claims bear damaged his shed

A Muskegon County man thinks it was a bear that damaged his shed in the middle of the night.

Veterans gather in Fruitport to honor those who gave their lives

A small group gathered at Fruitport's Veterans Park today to remember the sacrifice that servicemen and women have made protecting our country. The group included those who served in Iraq, Korea, Vietnam and World War II.

Twin Lake man accused of home break-in, cushion theft

Authorities say a Twin Lake man who broke into a woman's mobile home, pulled out a clump of her hair, punched her in the face and stole two couch cushions before leaving has been arraigned.

Closed Mich. prisons get look from Pennsylvania

Top prison officials from Pennsylvania's corrections department have scheduled a two-day visit to Michigan next week to review the suitability of a pair of closed state prisons for housing of the Keystone State's excess population.

Fire destroys home at old Naughton's Marina in downtown Douglas

DOUGLAS, Mich. (WZZM)- Allegan County fire officials say an abandoned home which was once a part of the old Naughton's Marina in downtown Douglas was destroyed by fire Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Arrest made in Muskegon murder

Police have arrested a man who they suspect killed a Muskegon teen.

Muskegon teenager found murdered

Police say tips to Silent Observer are helping them as they investigate the murder of a 19 year old Muskegon Community College student.

Love INC Turkey Drive, food truck drive Saturday

Times are tough for many in the Tri-Cities area and Love INC is planning on pulling out all the stops to help the community on Saturday.

Veterans Memorial Park celebrates 75th anniversary

It was a memorable and patriotic day on Sunday, Nov. 8 in West Michigan. The 126th infantry band of Grand Rapids, Mich., were one of many who helped recreated the original 1934 dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.

Muskegon County smoking ban takes effect

A smoking ban covering businesses across Muskegon County takes effect Monday.

Muskegon Heights Police Chief Funeral Held

Funeral services for Muskegon Heights police chief happened Saturday.

Muskegon Police Investigate Murder

Muskegon Police are looking for information in the murder of a 19-year-old girl.

Update: Spring Lake Township woman is Found

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department has located a missing woman from Spring Lake Township.

Home-buyers credit expansion boosts lakeshore realtors

President Obama expanded the home-buying tax credits today.  According to realtors, it's exactly what they need to keep closing deals.

Holland school seeing success with bullying progam

Vanderbilt Charter Academy in Holland is using a special program to prevent student bullying and violence.