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Michigan appeals court stands by ruling that ex-officer should be tried for murder

Mar. 07, 2024 21:34 PM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals denied a request Thursday to reconsider its earlier opinion stating that a former Grand Rapids police officer should stand trial for murder in the 2022 killing of a Black motorist. The court ruled 2-1 on Jan. 25 that it...

Ousted Michigan Republican Party chair loses key ruling at appeals court

Feb. 29, 2024 13:42 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The ousted former leader of the Michigan Republican Party lost a key court ruling Thursday in her effort to regain the top post. The Michigan Court of Appeals said it won't suspend a lower court's order affirming Kristina Karamo's removal by party members. ...

Nikki Haley can't win the Republican primary with 40%. But she can expose some of Trump's weaknesses

Feb. 29, 2024 12:16 PM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign has vowed not to talk about her anymore. Many pundits have written her off entirely. But Nikki Haley is still campaigning across the country — and plenty of Republican voters are coming to hear what she has to say. Before packed...

Calvin University president quits after school gets report of 'inappropriate' conduct

Feb. 26, 2024 21:21 PM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The president of Calvin University has resigned after the Christian institution received a report of “unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the campus community,” the school said Monday. Calvin's Board...

Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues

Feb. 20, 2024 18:49 PM EST

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Republicans' clash over leadership of their state party could mean dueling presidential nominating conventions will take place March 2, even though the national Republican Party has said members properly removed former chair Kristina Karamo. Former...

UFP Industries: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 20, 2024 08:22 AM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $103.4 million. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of $1.62 per share. The results missed Wall Street...

Spartan Stores: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 15, 2024 07:37 AM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Spartan Stores Inc. (SPTN) on Thursday reported earnings of $10.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 30 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

It's a mismatch on the economy. Even as inflation wanes, voters still worry about getting by

Feb. 07, 2024 00:09 AM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Bartender Catey Regis had a pricey misadventure buying a used car recently — an experience that speaks to why voters are worrying about the U.S. economy going into this year's presidential election. Over three years at Founders Brewing, the 25-year-old...

White officer should go to trial in slaying of Black motorist, Michigan appeals court rules

Jan. 25, 2024 11:53 AM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A former police officer in western Michigan should go to trial for a murder charge in the 2022 killing of a Black motorist, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. The court said in it's 2-1 opinion that it agrees there was “at least sufficient...

Independent Bank: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 25, 2024 08:30 AM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Independent Bank Corp. (IBCP) on Thursday reported net income of $13.7 million in its fourth quarter. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank said it had earnings of 65 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring...