Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 20, join Kent County Deputies for the Flame of Hope run in Cannonsburg, Mich., to support Special Olympics Michigan, with registration at $30 including a shirt and raffle ticket. FOX 17
- ➤ Winner's Beauty Supply in Grand Rapids offers free hair braiding to students returning to school, aiming to boost their confidence and provide community support. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Rapids man was charged with a felony for shining a laser at a State Police helicopter and initially blamed his son for the act. WOOD TV
- ➤ A judge will soon decide if a former Michigan State Police sergeant, charged with second-degree murder for killing a fleeing suspect by pinning him against a building, will face trial. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sparta is set to host its 14th annual Celtic Festival on Saturday, celebrating Celtic heritage with an expected abundance of green. WOOD TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ottawa County approves the purchase of body cameras for deputies, a project eight years in the making, with full implementation expected by early 2025. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calvin University's football program kicks off with 112 players receiving personalized lockers in a newly unveiled facility, marking the team's inaugural season. ABC 13
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