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Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Authorities said the fire inside the home was intentionally set after the mother and six children had already died. Investigators found no evidence that anyone other than Kristopher Karolkiewicz fired the gun and found no signs of a physical struggle. Ottawa News Network reports that despite si...

Port Sheldon Twp., MI (WGHN) - A 33-year-old Holland woman was seriously injured Tuesday evening in a crash on U.S. 31 that closed the highway in both directions for about an hour. The crash happened around 8:15 p.m., according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say a 2017 Ford Explorer was traveling ...

(Detroit, MI) - The Detroit Tigers have broken their losing streak. Last night, the Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 14 to nothing. Hear the recap from Dan Dickerson: The two teams will wrap up their series this afternoon. Pre-game 12:45 p.m. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. on 92.1 WGHN!

(ROBINSON TOWNSHIP)-A 21-year-old Indiana man has been arraigned in connection with a Sunday morning shooting that injured five people at the Bass River Recreation Area in Robinson Township. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says Jamison Cuttino of Elkhart is charged with assault with intent to murder, four counts of ...

(Zeeland, MI) - Zeeland is mourning the loss of its longtime city manager. City officials say Tim Klunder died Monday following a battle with cancer. Klunder served as city manager for 25 years and oversaw numerous development and infrastructure projects. Flags at city facilities will fly at half-staff through Friday i...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven Area Public Schools has released a statement on the recent deaths of the Karolkiewicz family. GHAPS Community Update - 7.27.26

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is expanding its nationwide fundraising and crisis response following the deaths of eight members of a Grand Haven Township family. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has ruled the deaths of Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children a murder-su...

(Detroit, MI) -- The Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 last night at Comerica Park. Hear the recap below: That marks three straight losses for the Tigers. The Tigers and Orioles meet again today at 6:15 p.m pre game. First pitch at 6:40 p.m.

(Detroit, MI) - President Trump is in the Detroit-area today, renewing his push to bolster the American auto industry. In a campaign-style speech at the GM Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Trump said he's done more for auto-workers than any other President. He says his tariffs targeting foreign autos have boosted ...

(GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP)-The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says the deaths of eight family members found inside a burning Grand Haven Township home Friday were the result of a murder-suicide. Investigators identified the victims as 47-year-old Kristopher Karolkiewicz, his wife, 39-year-old Amanda, and their six children...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Two of the masterminds behind Grand Haven's Musical Fountain stopped in before Coast Guard week to talk about the fountain and Coast Guard Saturday's fireworks and drone show! Hear the interview with Brad Boyink and Ryan Marshall below: Grand Haven's Musical Fountain website here. Donate here.

(Undated) -- Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says that the agency does not yet have the cyclosporiasis outbreak under control. Mark Mayfield reports.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - About 200 people gathered Sunday evening at Duncan Woods in Grand Haven to honor the eight members of the Karolkiewicz family who were found dead Friday in their Riverside Trail home. Friends and family identified the victims as Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children: Keegan...

Grand HAven, MI (WGHN) - The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is in full swing. Today's Parade of Ships has been cancelled due to weather. The ships will be coming in this morning and will be available for tours as posted on their website and app. Annie Lenkeek is with the Festival Office: Any delays with the Parade o...

(Detroit, MI) -- The Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in their series finale at Comerica Park. Hear the recap here: Drew Sommers was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs on two hits in his relief appearance. Detroit has dropped back to back games and will host the Baltimore Orioles for a three-g...

(Lansing, MI) - Michigan is investing one-point-five-million dollars in five projects aimed at strengthening the state's maritime industry. The funding will leverage another two-million dollars from private industry, bringing the total investment to three-point-five-million dollars. Projects include an autonomous marit...

(Lansing, MI) --Governor Gretchen Whitmer is endorsing Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Whitmer says Stevens has a record of delivering for Michigan and is prepared to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters. Stevens has also received endorsements from Peters, former Senator De...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - A Sunday night prayer vigil will take place at Duncan Woods in downtown Grand Haven for a family that was found dead Friday morning says Ottawa News Network. The vigil will start at 8:00 p.m. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office had not publicly identified the victims as of Sunday afternoon. Auth...

Detroit, MI (WGHN) - The Detroit Tigers at home at Comerica Park for afour game series against the Kansas City Royals that will wrap up today. Pre-game 1:15 p.m First pitch 1:40 p.m. on our home for Detroit Tiger Baseball, 92.1 WGHN. Highlights and Dan Dickerson's recap of the Tigers 3-2 loss against the Royals on 7/25...

Robinson Twp., MI (WGHN) - - Five people were injured in an early Sunday morning shooting at Bass River Recreation Area, prompting a large law enforcement response and an hours-long investigation that led to the arrest of the suspected gunman. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched to the par...

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says some of the eight people killed in Friday morning's house fire in Grand Haven Township had been shot. Authorities say all eight victims were related and lived in the home. The two adults were in their 40s, while the six children ranged in age from 5 to 15. Their names are being w...

(GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP)- The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the suspicious deaths of eight people following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township. Crews arrived after reports of a smoky smell around 8:30, but found no fire. Three hours later, authorities returned to the area to investiga...

Grand HAven, MI (WGHN) - Harbor Transit is once again offering park-and-ride shuttle service during the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival to help reduce traffic and parking congestion. The shuttle is free from Friday, July 24, through Friday, July 31. Riders can park at Harbor Island on Coho Drive and take the shuttle t...

Grand Haven, Mi (WGHN) - Grand Haven's Coast Guard Festival kicks off today with the Lighthouse Quilt Guild Show. The letters are up on Dewey Hill spelling out Coast Guard City USA. Hear all about it in this interview with Annie Lengkeek from the festival office: The City is reminding Coast Guard Festival visitors abou...

(Detroit, MI) - The wait for a second bridge between Detroit and Canada is almost over. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is scheduled to open on Monday after eight years of construction and over 25 years of planning. Trucking companies are looking forward to it, as McLaren Transport vice president Mohamed Saaid...

(Detroit, MI) - Michigan State Police say troopers made 798 traffic stops in their one-day Move Over Law enforcement operation. It was held Monday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on highways around the state. Of the 798 stops, 127 were for not moving over for emergency vehicles that were stopped with their emergency lights ...

(Lansing, MI) - Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan are continuing to increase. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there are now seven-thousand-664 confirmed cases and 160 have been hospitalized. The intestinal illness is caused by a parasite and causes sudden and explosive diarrhea. Most of the cas...

(Muskegon Heights, MI) - Muskegon Heights City Hall has been raided in a federal drug investigation. City Attorney Te Smith says the office had representatives present for the raid "to ensure the legal rights of city officials were respected and the protections afforded to city employees were upheld." The FBI...

(Detroit, MI) - The Tigers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 at Comerica Park.James Outman went deep with a three-run blast and Dillon Dingler drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI double in the bottom of the eighth. Heat the recap below: Detroit has won back to back games and will continue its four-game serie...

Zeeland Twp., MI (WGHN) - A semi-truck trailer was struck by a train Wednesday night in Zeeland Twp after becoming stuck on railroad tracks, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash was reported around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Chicago Drive and 76th Avenue.Investigators said a 61-year-old Har...