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BREAKING NEWS: Double murder at Roosevelt Park in Grand Rapids over a game of soccer. Children were playing, a suspect approached and a verbal altercation started, which led to the suspect pulling out a firearm and shooting a child. An adult female family member came to the aid the victim and was shot. 7 or 8 other children witnessed the double murder.

BREAKING NEWS: Double murder at Roosevelt Park in Grand Rapids over a game of soccer. Children were playing, a suspect approached and a verbal altercation started, which led to the suspect pulling out a firearm and shooting a child. An adult female family member came to the aid the victim and was shot. 7 or 8 other children witnessed the double murder.

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TODAY: 6 cars caught on camera experienced severe damage after hitting a pothole on 131 in Grand Rapids.

TODAY: 6 cars caught on camera experienced severe damage after hitting a pothole on 131 in Grand Rapids.

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WATCH: This is Division Street in Grand Rapids during the city’s ongoing mental health and homelessness crisis. A seemingly disturbed young man “collapsed” in the middle of the roadway. Drivers were forced to stop as he demanded they run him over.

WATCH: This is Division Street in Grand Rapids during the city’s ongoing mental health and homelessness crisis. A seemingly disturbed young man “collapsed” in the middle of the roadway. Drivers were forced to stop as he demanded they run him over.

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NOW: Grand Rapids rapper, Jameson Botwinski, released a song claiming that police officers should be r-ped for the death of Da’Quain Johnson who died after pulling a firearm on law enforcement weeks ago. “Rest in peace Da’Quain Johnson. What should we do to those cops when we find them? Lock em up, don’t kill them that’s hostile. Let them get r-ped, n** spilling out the nostrils and tonsils.” Botwinski, who goes by the rap name Sonny Ski, is not actually from Grand Rapids, and works as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt in addition to rapping.

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NOW: Grand Rapids rapper, Jameson Botwinski, released a song claiming that police officers should be r-ped for the death of Da’Quain Johnson who died after pulling a firearm on law enforcement weeks ago. “Rest in peace Da’Quain Johnson. What should we do to those cops when we find them? Lock em up, don’t kill them that’s hostile. Let them get r-ped, n** spilling out the nostrils and tonsils.” Botwinski, who goes by the rap name Sonny Ski, is not actually from Grand Rapids, and works as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt in addition to rapping.

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WATCH: A Grand Rapids police officer suffered a broken leg and torn ligaments after a passenger refused commands during a traffic stop. Police say the man was not wearing a seatbelt, declined to show ID, and would not exit the vehicle. Officers used force to remove him after he resisted. The suspect is now facing multiple charges.

WATCH: A Grand Rapids police officer suffered a broken leg and torn ligaments after a passenger refused commands during a traffic stop. Police say the man was not wearing a seatbelt, declined to show ID, and would not exit the vehicle. Officers used force to remove him after he resisted. The suspect is now facing multiple charges.

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BREAKING: A tanker truck has exploded in Grand Rapids on US‑131 near I‑196. ALL lanes NB & SB are closed with extended shutdowns expected. The truck cab was found empty.

BREAKING: A tanker truck has exploded in Grand Rapids on US‑131 near I‑196. ALL lanes NB & SB are closed with extended shutdowns expected. The truck cab was found empty.

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BREAKING: Street takeover blocks traffic on the highway bridge of 196 in Grand Rapids. After midnight, suspects shut down the highway and began shooting fireworks while cars did doughnuts with passengers hanging out the window.

BREAKING: Street takeover blocks traffic on the highway bridge of 196 in Grand Rapids. After midnight, suspects shut down the highway and began shooting fireworks while cars did doughnuts with passengers hanging out the window.

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WATCH: Teen takeovers in Grand Rapids continue amidst weak responses from city leadership. Last night, a teen takeover on Division blocked emergency first responders from passing through the intersection. This comes two weeks after a teen takeover blocked traffic on a highway bridge.

WATCH: Teen takeovers in Grand Rapids continue amidst weak responses from city leadership. Last night, a teen takeover on Division blocked emergency first responders from passing through the intersection. This comes two weeks after a teen takeover blocked traffic on a highway bridge.

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WOW: The departing Police Chief just confirmed he was FRUSTRATED by the anti-cop sentiment here in Grand Rapids. He specifically calls out city leadership for refusing to see police in a positive light. “Have I seen that here? One hundred percent,” he said.

WOW: The departing Police Chief just confirmed he was FRUSTRATED by the anti-cop sentiment here in Grand Rapids. He specifically calls out city leadership for refusing to see police in a positive light. “Have I seen that here? One hundred percent,” he said.

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COMMISSION: A man who identified himself as “Kyle,” dressed as a cow and accused the Grand Rapids police department of “harassing” him. He then fell completely silent and smiled at city commissioners for the remainder of his time.

COMMISSION: A man who identified himself as “Kyle,” dressed as a cow and accused the Grand Rapids police department of “harassing” him. He then fell completely silent and smiled at city commissioners for the remainder of his time.

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TODAY: Authorities were forced to euthanize an escaped bull Tuesday morning after it and a cow broke loose from a livestock trailer along northbound U.S. 131 in Byron Township, Michigan. The runaway pair snarled traffic near 76th Street as they dodged stalled vehicles before deputies brought the situation to an end.

TODAY: Authorities were forced to euthanize an escaped bull Tuesday morning after it and a cow broke loose from a livestock trailer along northbound U.S. 131 in Byron Township, Michigan. The runaway pair snarled traffic near 76th Street as they dodged stalled vehicles before deputies brought the situation to an end.

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GRAPHIC WARNING: Video circulating the internet shows homeless person or couple engaging in what appears to be illicit activity under an overpass in Grand Rapids during broad daylight.

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GRAPHIC WARNING: Video circulating the internet shows homeless person or couple engaging in what appears to be illicit activity under an overpass in Grand Rapids during broad daylight.

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NOW: A person has jumped off The Blue Bridge in historic Grand Rapids. The rescue mission is now a recovery mission as the victim is assumed dead.

NOW: A person has jumped off The Blue Bridge in historic Grand Rapids. The rescue mission is now a recovery mission as the victim is assumed dead.

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Reporter: “We’ve also heard you’re taking a $25,000 pay cut to leave Grand Rapids?” Chief Winstrom: “that is absolutely true.” Reporter: “should that speak volumes?” Chief Winstrom: “it’s not nothing…I got a lot of vitriol for this uniform that I wear…but four years, I’m exhausted. It’s time that I give my family a break.”

Reporter: “We’ve also heard you’re taking a $25,000 pay cut to leave Grand Rapids?” Chief Winstrom: “that is absolutely true.” Reporter: “should that speak volumes?” Chief Winstrom: “it’s not nothing…I got a lot of vitriol for this uniform that I wear…but four years, I’m exhausted. It’s time that I give my family a break.”

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SHOOTING: More than 150 rounds were reportedly fired during a gun battle blocks from Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday night. According to a GR resident who documented the aftermath, police were still collecting shell casings Sunday morning near the scene. He describes another recent incident near MLK Elementary School, alleging that armed teenagers exchanged gunfire on a playground. In the video, he questions Grand Rapids' violence prevention "pilot" efforts and challenges city leaders to release data showing whether current programs are producing results.

SHOOTING: More than 150 rounds were reportedly fired during a gun battle blocks from Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday night. According to a GR resident who documented the aftermath, police were still collecting shell casings Sunday morning near the scene. He describes another recent incident near MLK Elementary School, alleging that armed teenagers exchanged gunfire on a playground. In the video, he questions Grand Rapids' violence prevention "pilot" efforts and challenges city leaders to release data showing whether current programs are producing results.

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WATCH: Resident urges voters not to support El-Sayed during Grand Rapids city commission, warning that the candidate's election could lead to the implementation of Sharia law. Commissioner Marshall Kilgore calls to question whether the comments constituted hate speech and sought legal review. The mayor and city attorney rejected the commissioners call to stop the speaker, arguing that offensive speech remains protected by the First Amendment.

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WATCH: Resident urges voters not to support El-Sayed during Grand Rapids city commission, warning that the candidate's election could lead to the implementation of Sharia law. Commissioner Marshall Kilgore calls to question whether the comments constituted hate speech and sought legal review. The mayor and city attorney rejected the commissioners call to stop the speaker, arguing that offensive speech remains protected by the First Amendment.

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TODAY: Grand Rapids anti-ICE activist group, Movimento Cosecha, protests inside Long Road Distillery owned by Mayor David LaGrand and former commissioner John O’Connor. The group was led by paid activist Jeff Smith and demands Mayor LaGrand adopt sanctuary city status.

TODAY: Grand Rapids anti-ICE activist group, Movimento Cosecha, protests inside Long Road Distillery owned by Mayor David LaGrand and former commissioner John O’Connor. The group was led by paid activist Jeff Smith and demands Mayor LaGrand adopt sanctuary city status.

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“I’m nervous to be on campus…” WATCH: At least two people are in custody and police are searching for more suspects after a fight involving a knife and baseball bats broke out on the Grand Valley State University campus. Video of the altercation was obtained by WWMT News Channel 3 as authorities continue their investigation.

“I’m nervous to be on campus…” WATCH: At least two people are in custody and police are searching for more suspects after a fight involving a knife and baseball bats broke out on the Grand Valley State University campus. Video of the altercation was obtained by WWMT News Channel 3 as authorities continue their investigation.

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WATCH: Brawl breaks out amongst a group of men outside Social House Tavern and Van Andel Arena over the weekend. In recent months, dangerous late night activity has increased as law enforcement struggles to prevent ‘street takeovers’ and disorder.

WATCH: Brawl breaks out amongst a group of men outside Social House Tavern and Van Andel Arena over the weekend. In recent months, dangerous late night activity has increased as law enforcement struggles to prevent ‘street takeovers’ and disorder.

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BREAKING: Man stabbed in the neck and back by another homeless man at Veteran’s Park in Grand Rapids this afternoon. Homelessness trends have increased dramatically in recent years with public parks becoming a popular overflow for shelters. The city’s homeless nonprofit industry generates roughly $35M in annual revenue and employs 600 people, while advocates claim there are only 200 chronically homeless.

BREAKING: Man stabbed in the neck and back by another homeless man at Veteran’s Park in Grand Rapids this afternoon. Homelessness trends have increased dramatically in recent years with public parks becoming a popular overflow for shelters. The city’s homeless nonprofit industry generates roughly $35M in annual revenue and employs 600 people, while advocates claim there are only 200 chronically homeless.

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NEWS: Lowell, MI protests Microsoft data centers at township meeting. Microsoft’s representative was frequently interrupted by a clearly agitated crowd - law enforcement was called upon at least once and the meeting ran well into the evening, past 11pm.

NEWS: Lowell, MI protests Microsoft data centers at township meeting. Microsoft’s representative was frequently interrupted by a clearly agitated crowd - law enforcement was called upon at least once and the meeting ran well into the evening, past 11pm.

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NEW: The video of Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand blasting gun owners has surfaced. When asked if law enforcement should be disarmed following an officer-involved shooting, he stated: “I think if you’ve got a gun you should be ashamed of yourself. I really do.” Estimates show 35% households in Michigan own guns — 180,000 in the GR Metro alone. LaGrand won his mayoral race by 21,297 votes or 63% of the vote. Prior to running for Mayor as a non-partisan, he served as a Democrat in the state legislature.

NEW: The video of Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand blasting gun owners has surfaced. When asked if law enforcement should be disarmed following an officer-involved shooting, he stated: “I think if you’ve got a gun you should be ashamed of yourself. I really do.” Estimates show 35% households in Michigan own guns — 180,000 in the GR Metro alone. LaGrand won his mayoral race by 21,297 votes or 63% of the vote. Prior to running for Mayor as a non-partisan, he served as a Democrat in the state legislature.

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WATCH: Mayor David LaGrand explains why Grand Rapids will not accept the six sanctuary policy demands made by activists. "I'm not sure that that policy is very well crafted and frankly the leadership in those organizations acknowledge that the policy is not very well crafted."

WATCH: Mayor David LaGrand explains why Grand Rapids will not accept the six sanctuary policy demands made by activists. "I'm not sure that that policy is very well crafted and frankly the leadership in those organizations acknowledge that the policy is not very well crafted."

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WATCH: Metro Detroit teens are reportedly making the trip to Grand Rapids for late-night burnout meetups with “Michigan Street Team.” New videos show late-night takeover-style meetups this past weekend, with drivers performing donuts as crowds ring the vehicles. Similar events across the summer have continued to draw attention from local police, who define street takeovers as illegal gatherings involving burnouts, donuts, and blocked intersections.

WATCH: Metro Detroit teens are reportedly making the trip to Grand Rapids for late-night burnout meetups with “Michigan Street Team.” New videos show late-night takeover-style meetups this past weekend, with drivers performing donuts as crowds ring the vehicles. Similar events across the summer have continued to draw attention from local police, who define street takeovers as illegal gatherings involving burnouts, donuts, and blocked intersections.

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