Lakeshore News

2013 RibFest in Grand Haven.

2013 RibFest in Grand Haven

11:41 PM, May 19, 2013

Next weekend is the 9th annual Rib Fest in Grand Haven.

The annual Kite Festival at Grand Haven State Park. May 2012.

Grand Haven Kite Festival continues this weekend

7:12 PM, May 18, 2013

The Grand Haven Kite Festival includes some of the country's best stunt fliers. Its held at Grand Haven State Park and continues Saturday and Sunday.

Aaron's Adventure: Acro Cats

10:44 AM, May 18, 2013

This week, Aaron goes crazy for cats!  The Acro Cats out of Chicago stopped by the WZZM 13 stuido for a visit before their big purrr-formance in Saugatuck.

16th Avenue and Waverly Road. (Photo by Jennifer Pascua, May 17, 2013)

Injuries after car & ambulance collide in Holland

9:54 PM, May 17, 2013

According to Ottawa County Central Dispatch, the driver of the car pulled in front of the ambulance. It wasn't clear if the ambulance was responding to an emergency with its lights and siren on.

Davanh Phouangphet

Lakeshore man convicted in landlady's murder

9:14 PM, May 17, 2013

Davanh Phouangphet's was convicted Friday in Ottawa County Circuit Court of first-degree premeditated murder.

Wooden Shoe Motel license denied amidst violations

7:30 PM, May 17, 2013

A Holland motel owner is making a final plea to the city council, after a request to renew his business license was denied, because of ongoing health and safety issues.

Mona Shores student wins car in Ride with Pride contest

5:47 PM, May 17, 2013

The car was the grand prize for the year-long Ride with Pride event. Prosecutors, police, and Norton Shores merchants worked together to encourage the students at Mona Shores to pledge to stay off drugs, earn good grades, and practice safe driving habits.

Joann Vaughn

Warrant issued for Heeringa charity imposter

5:01 PM, May 17, 2013

An arrest warrant has been issued for woman accused of asking for money under the pretense of helping a missing Norton Shores woman.

Kruizenga Art Museum. (Courtesy www.hope.edu)

Hope College plans new $5M art museum

4:51 PM, May 17, 2013

Hope College is planning a new art museum to provide exhibition space and house the college's permanent collection.

Great Lakes Kite Festival this weekend

8:20 AM, May 17, 2013

Teams from around the country will be there flying their colorful kites.

Gay rights a platform in Holland City Council race

Gay rights a platform in Holland City Council race

10:21 PM, May 16, 2013

Candidate Richard Burlingame posted on his Facebook page that an anti-discrimination ordinance for sexual orientation would be a "pivotal" issue.

Scene of deadly accident, Whitbeck and Fruitvale roads, Montague Township. (Photo by WZZM 13s Phil Dawson - 5/16/13)

UPDATE: Man killed in car-minivan crash

10:21 PM, May 16, 2013

According to Muskegon County deputies, the car driver ran a stop sign at the intersection and was hit by the minivan.

Jessica Heering was last seen at the Exxon Mobil gas station April 26.

Woman collected money for fake Heeringa fund

6:34 PM, May 16, 2013

The women accused of collecting money in the name of Jessica Heeringa is well known around the Roosevelt Park Walmart for asking shoppers for money.

Photo from Jon Mills

Drug team raids Muskegon t-shirt shop

3:18 PM, May 16, 2013

A drug enforcement team raided a Muskegon t-shirt shop Thursday afternoon.

State Rep. Bob Genetski (R-Saugatuck)

State may reimburse schools forced to drop mascot names

2:23 AM, May 16, 2013

A bill introduced by State Rep. Bob Genetski (R) Saugatuck and a Republican Representative from the Thumb-region,  would create a $3-million Mascot Reimbursement Fund.