Latest Byron Center Michigan News Reports
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Alleged drunk driver hits Byron Township firetruck
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 50 views
- Feb 22, 2026 02:44am
A firetruck responding to a car crash in the Byron Center-area Saturday night was hit by an alleged drunk driver, Michigan State Police say. Read More
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15 loose horses corralled on highway near Byron Center
- Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 90 views
- Mar 06, 2025 06:09am
Nine deputies, MSP troopers and animal control were out on the highway trying to corral the horses Wednesday morning. Read More
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15 horses loose on M-6 near Byron Center | wtol
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 75 views
- Mar 05, 2025 05:57am
15 loose horses corralled on west Michigan highway. ... BYRON CENTER, Mich. - No, ... M-6 and Kalamazoo and US-131 near Hanna Lake in Gaines Township. Read More
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GIDDY UP! Horses hit the road in Byron Center
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 94 views
- Mar 04, 2025 9:26pm
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Several horses got loose along in Byron Township Wednesday morning, deciding to take a walk on busy streets and a highway during rush hour. The sheriff's office tells us ... Read More
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Wrong-way US 131 driver accused of operating while intoxicated in crash that killed pastor arraigned
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 95 views
- Nov 07, 2023 9:07pm
The man accused of driving the wrong way on US 131 causing a crash on Palm Sunday that killed a pastor is officially facing charges. Read More
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Bull, cow cause traffic jam in Michigan
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Sep 08, 2026 2:32pm
A bull was killed Tuesday after it got loose on US-131, ran into the Byron Center area and trampled a woman who was trying to capture it. Read More
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Four-vehicle serious crash shuts down westbound M-6 at US-131
- Michigan
- Kalamazoo
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Jul 01, 2026 08:31am
A serious crash involving four vehicles is causing traffic delays on westbound M-6 east of Byron Center Avenue. Public health advisory issued for Fort Custer's Eagle Lake due to E. coli levels A ... Read More
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Byron Township Fire Department after crashes: Slow down, move over
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Mar 25, 2026 2:40pm
Byron Township firefighters are urging drivers to stay aware after two of their trucks were hit and damaged on the side on the highway within only a few weeks. Read More
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Michigan State Police cruiser struck on M-6 off ramp
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Mar 18, 2026 1:22pm
A Michigan State Police cruiser was damaged when another vehicle collided with it while the cruiser was parked at the scene of an earlier crash on Wednesday morning. Read More
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Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected after Michigan mother and daughter found dead in vehicle
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
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- Mar 25, 2026 06:07am
Investigators believe a mother and daughter found dead in their vehicle in west Michigan died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Read More
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Byron Center, MI Current Weather
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- May 06, 2023 4:40pm
Heavy ice contributed to the 1989 crash of Air Ontario Flight 1363 ... Read More
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Video: Sheriff's deputies stop suspected drunk driver going wrong way on US-131
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Mar 10, 2026 5:18pm
It is a situation that has ended people's lives, but on Tuesday morning the quick action of Kent County sheriff's deputies stopped a suspected drunk driver who was headed the wrong way on US-131. Read More
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Rockford vs. Grand Rapids South Christian: Where to watch West Michigan high school basketball showdown live from Byron Center; final score
- Michigan
- Rockford
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Feb 26, 2026 7:38pm
Two of West Michigan's top programs collide as South Christian's perfect season meets Rockford's 18-game win streak ... Read More
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Advocate: Human trafficking awareness saves lives
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
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- Jan 16, 2026 3:25pm
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but for some in West Michigan, work to prevent trafficking doesn't stop when the calendar turns. Read More
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Warning Lights in Byron Center teaches schools to recognize human trafficking during awareness month
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
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- Jan 15, 2026 9:20pm
Warning Lights has operated for over a decade in Byron Center, led by Jenn Amo and volunteers who visit West Michigan schools to teach human trafficking prevention. Read More
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US 131 closure in Byron Center starts Saturday
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Oct 30, 2025 5:00pm
Northbound US 131 will see all lanes closed from 68th to 100th Streets in Byron Center starting Saturday. NB traffic will be crossed over to two lanes on SB US 131. Double trouble: Barger gets caught ... Read More
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Lane, ramp closures at I-196 / US-131 interchange could snarl traffic
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Sep 21, 2025 4:59pm
Work began Monday on a $1.3 million project to repair five bridges at the I-196 and US-131 interchange in Grand Rapids, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. (Sept. 22, 2025) Trump ... Read More
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Body of missing man found near Blaney Park
- Michigan
- Gulliver
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Sep 17, 2025 05:15am
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, MI- The body of a missing downstate man has been found in Schoolcraft County. Timothy Lawrence, 51, of Byron Center was reported missing on August 30. He had crashed his car on ... Read More
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Work continues on 146th overpass after truck struck, damaged bridge
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Aug 28, 2025 7:24pm
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. - As the weekend creeps closer, commuters taking US 131 in Allegan County can look forward to what will hopefully be the end of a frustrating detour that has snarled traffic for ... Read More
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Frustrated drivers navigate around closed US-131
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Aug 28, 2025 3:40pm
(WOOD) - A 6-mile stretch of southbound US-131 remained shut down Thursday ... '?Yesterday I went to Qdoba and ' it was just dead stop traffic,'? Jess Gleason from Byron Center said. '?It usually takes ... Read More
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Fox Motors outsourcing collision repairs to Car Center Collision
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Jul 17, 2025 11:42pm
Car Center Collision Repair has partnered with Fox Motors to handle all cosmetic repairs for the dealership chain's customers. Read More
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Rocks thrown onto US-131 cause damage to two cars - WZZM13
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Mar 23, 2022 04:33am
BYRON CENTER, Mich. - Two vehicles driving on US-131 were damaged after rocks were thrown at them, the Michigan State Police said Tuesday. At least three other vehicles suffered damages Wednesday. Read More
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Multiple cars hit by concrete thrown off Michigan highway - WZZM13
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 22, 2022 8:43pm
BYRON CENTER, Mich. - There are five reports of damage from drivers on US-131 south of Grand Rapids after pieces of concrete were thrown at cars this week. The suspects are believed to be ... Read More
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Pastor Dean Elliott was killed in US 131 wrong way crash | wzzm13
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Apr 03, 2023 12:10pm
Byron Center man killed by wrong-way driver on US 131 was area pastor Dean Elliott, 63, pastored many parishes in West Michigan. His former congregations asked for prayers to uplift his wife and ... Read More
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Wrong-way crash kills 1 on US-131 - WZZM13
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Apr 02, 2023 07:27am
A wrong-way driver hit another car head-on, killing the driver in a northbound lane of US-131. The man was 63 years old from Byron Center. Credit: Michigan State Police ... Read More
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US-131 injury crash in Byron Twp sends one to the hospital - FOX 17
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Apr 30, 2019 11:09am
UPDATE: The crash scene cleared at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday. --- BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - An injury accident has prompted police to shut down the left lane of northbound US-131 near 76th Street in ... Read More
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Police say Byron Center woman, 64, killed in U.S. 131 crash
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 30, 2009 1:24pm
WYOMING -- Jo Ann Garvin, 64, of Byron Center, has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash Sunday on U.S. 131 near 44th Street SW. Her husband, Melford Garvin, 65, who was driving, was ... Read More
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Three cars involved in crash in Byron Center - FOX 17
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- 84th Street
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 03, 2019 4:00pm
BYRON CENTER, Mich. - Three cars were involved in a crash on 84th Street Monday morning. Eastbound 84th Street was blocked for a short time while crews cleared the scene. One person was taken to ... Read More
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1 killed in rollover crash on US-131
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Apr 28, 2023 05:33am
(WOOD) - A Byron Center man was killed in an early Friday morning rollover crash on US-131 in Byron Township. Around midnight, troopers with the Michigan State Police were sent to southbound US ... Read More
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Byron Center man dies in US-131 rollover crash
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Apr 28, 2023 01:10am
Alcohol may be a factor in a fatal Friday crash, according to Michigan State Police. The single-vehicle crash happened at 12 a.m. on southbound US-131 at ... old man from Byron Center was driving ... Read More
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MDOT to host open house, discuss highway connector of US-131 and barrier walls
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
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- Apr 19, 2023 01:37am
The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled to host a public open house to discuss a noise study, based on a draft and design of highway connectors involving US-131 and US-131 Business ... Read More
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15 Horses Gallop onto Highway M-6 Near Byron Center, Prompting Traffic Delays and a Swift Roundup
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Mar 04, 2025 4:00pm
This morning, commuters on M-6 near Byron Center encountered an unusual sight as 15 horses wandered onto the highway ... it has since reopened to traffic. Michigan State Police officers involved ... Read More
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Byron Center driver killed in wrong-way crash on 131 in GR on Sunday morning
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Apr 02, 2023 00:21am
The two-vehicle collision occurred at 8:33 a.m. Sunday on northbound 131 just south of Burton Street. According to the Michigan State ... a a 63-year-old Byron Center man - was pronounced ... Read More
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US-131 crash leaves 2 dead, closes freeway in Byron Township
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jun 06, 2022 03:55am
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Two people are dead following a crash on US-131 in Byron Township Monday afternoon. Michigan State Police (MSP) says the crash happened on the southbound lanes near 68 th ... Read More
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Man drives himself to highway entrance ramp after Grand Rapids shooting
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 07, 2020 03:52am
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds after state troopers found him on an entrance ramp to U.S. Highway 131. In a written statement ... Read More
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Local commuters look forward to end of overpass closure
- Michigan
- Dorr
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 30, 2018 1:51pm
The eastbound lane of 100th Street over U.S. 131 could reopen late this ... or go through Byron Center to pick up another highway overpass at 84th or 76th Street. Dorr resident Randi Lown said ... Read More
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Watch: Michigan police help round up 15 escaped horses
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 06, 2025 11:17am
Multiple agencies responded in Michigan's Kent County after 15 horses absconded from a barn and went out for a run, with some of them making their way onto a highway. Read More
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GIDDY UP! Horses hit the road in Byron Center
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Mar 05, 2025 4:37pm
Several horses got loose along in Byron Township Wednesday morning, deciding to take a walk on busy streets and a highway during rush hour. Read More
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15 horses loose on highway near Byron Center
- Michigan
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Mar 05, 2025 05:57am
Nine deputies, MSP troopers and animal control were out on the highway trying to corral the horses Wednesday morning. Read More
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Kent County plow, pick-up truck involved in crash as snow tapers off Wednesday
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Feb 12, 2025 8:22pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich. - A Kent County Road Commission plow and pick-up truck were involved in a crash Wednesday night in Byron Township. 13 ON YOUR SIDE has not yet been able to confirm exactly what ... Read More
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Pedestrian seriously hurt after out-of-control car strikes him in Byron Township
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 21, 2025 10:41am
"Remember, if one vehicle has slid off the road, it is likely that others could as well," Sgt Scott Dietrich with the Kent County Sheriff's Office said. Read More
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Man crashes into woman's vehicle, sexually assaults her, police say
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Sep 11, 2024 10:36am
Ottawa County sheriff's deputies said the suspect, a Muskegon man, has been jailed on a probation violation pending prosecutors' review for potential charges. Read More
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Two People Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in Kandiyohi County
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Jun 06, 2024 5:01pm
SPICER (WJON News) -- Two people were killed in a crash in Kandiyohi County. The Sheriff's Office says the incident happened Thursday at 9:30 p.m. in Green Lake Township south of Spicer. A 2006 Chevy ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Jun 05, 2024 1:22pm
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A man accused of causing a wrong-way crash on U.S. 131, killing a Byron Center pastor, has pleaded guilty to a 15-year felony. Marcel Demontae McMillan pleaded guilty Monday, June ... Read More
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3 hurt in US-131 crash involving county construction vehicle
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Mar 10, 2024 5:01pm
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - Three people were hurt in a Monday morning crash involving a county construction vehicle on US-131 south of Grand Rapids. Around 11:35 a.m., Michigan State Police posted ... Read More
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Byron Center Houses For Rent
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Oct 05, 2023 5:00pm
Located in the desirable Hudsonville school district with easy highway access. Close to dining, shopping and entertainment. Lease includes trash, water, lawn maintenance and snow removal. Tenant pays ... Read More
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Train crash in Byron Center leaves man in critical condition
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Sep 22, 2023 4:27pm
KENT COUNTY, Mich. - The Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) reported a train is completely blocking 68th Street at Clay Ave. following a crash with a pedestrian. KCSO reported in a tweet that the ... Read More
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Remainder of NASCAR Cup race at Michigan postponed until Monday-after significant attrition
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Aug 06, 2023 5:27pm
Persistent rain forced postponement of the completion of Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 until Monday at noon ET, after 74 laps had been run and four drivers had fallen out because of accidents. Three ... Read More
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Electric cars for sale in Byron Center, MI
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- May 10, 2023 5:00pm
Get email alerts on this search. Never miss a car! Used Recently purchased a used vehicle Very hassle free. Sales person Justin was great. Very helpful addressed all our needs and concerns ... Read More
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Man dies in rollover crash on U.S. 131 exit ramp
- Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Apr 28, 2023 03:37am
A 65-year-old Byron Center man died in the midnight crash. His name has not been released. Initial investigation showed that the man was driving a small convertible south on U.S. 131 when he lost ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Apr 03, 2023 4:48pm
Dean Elliott, 63, of Byron Center, died Sunday, April 2 after a wrong-way driver on U.S. 131 struck his vehicle ... Read More
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Byron Center man killed by wrong-way driver on US 131 was area pastor
- Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Apr 03, 2023 12:10pm
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The man who was killed in a crash over the weekend involving a wrong-way driver on US 131 has been identified as a local pastor. Michigan State Police said a 30-year-old man from ... Read More
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Boy, 13, dies of injuries after being struck by a vehicle
- Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- Northbound
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 30, 2023 2:48pm
He was struck by a vehicle March 14 on Byron Center Avenue and 44th Street. He was hospitalized for critical injuries after the 6:55 a.m. crash and died Tuesday, March 28, Wyoming police said. The boy ... Read More
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Drunken driver flees after hitting minivan full of young children in southwest Michigan
- Michigan
- Allegan
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Mar 09, 2023 08:42am
A drunken driver was caught at a nearby home after crashing into a minivan full of children Wednesday in southwest Michigan. A 63-year-old Byron Center woman was stopped at a stop sign at Division ... Read More
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Byron Center woman, four children injured in hit-and-run crash
- Michigan
- Allegan
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 09, 2023 07:50am
Michigan State Police say the 53-year-old Wayland man suspected to be at fault for the crash showed signs of intoxication and smelled like alcohol. Read More
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Person killed in crash on M-6 south of Wyoming
- Michigan
- Byron
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Feb 23, 2023 05:45am
Kent County dispatchers said the crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday on westbound M-6 near Byron Center Avenue. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the left shoulder, ... Read More
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Byron Center 62, East Grand Rapids 53
- Michigan
- Byron
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Feb 21, 2023 8:04pm
South Christian 82, GR Catholic Central 54 WXMI Grand Rapids, MI;; A motorcycle crash in Collier County ends ... Read More
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Grandville vs. Byron Center
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- US 131
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jan 28, 2023 4:25pm
A road rage incident early Tuesday led to a police chase near Muskegon and a crash that killed an innocent passerby and injured the suspect, the sheriff's office says. (Feb. 21, 2023) ... Read More
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Teen in critical condition after collision near Grand Rapids airport
- Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- I96 At M6 Westbound
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 20, 2023 01:06am
Michigan State Police said. The crash happened around noon on Tuesday, Jan. 17, near the area of M-6 at Broadmoor Avenue SE. Troopers said the Byron Center teen was entering westbound M-6 from ... Read More
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You're all family at Byron Center Manor
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Nov 09, 2022 08:44am
Troopers in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois kicked off their 'Eyes on 94' initiative Monday as they work to reduce crashes nationwide. (Nov. 28, 2022) ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Nov 11, 2022 05:51am
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - An 18-year-old woman from Byron Center crashed into the Canvas Apartment building Friday at 2:29 a.m., according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The accident ... Read More
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One person in serious condition after a three-vehicle wreck on 28th Street (Wyoming, MI)
- Michigan
- Wyoming
- 370 28th St Sw
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Nov 12, 2021 02:45am
On Thursday afternoon, one person was seriously injured following a wreck on 28th Street. As per the initial information, the multi-vehicle accident took place at 28th Street and Byron Center in ... Read More
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Woman killed, man injured in crash near Byron Center
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 26, 2022 1:58pm
(WOOD) - A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a crash near Byron Center Friday afternoon. It happened around 4 p.m. on 76th Street SW near Indigo Ridge Drive in Byron Township. Read More
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Injuries reported in crash near Byron Center
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 23, 2022 6:36pm
(WOOD) - Serious injuries have been reported following a crash near Byron Center Friday, authorities say. It happened around 4 p.m. in the area of 76th Street SW and Indigo Ridge Drive in Byron ... Read More
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Byron Center vs Grandville Live | Stream 2022 Free
- Michigan
- Byron Center
- S Beltline W
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Sep 01, 2022 2:58pm
GAINES, Michigan - A car rear-ended a Byron Center Public Schools bus on Tuesday morning, causing one minor injury, the Kent County Sheriff's Office confirms. The crash happened south of 100th ... Read More
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Byron Center school bus rear-ended in Gaines Twp.
- Michigan
- Byron
- I-69
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Aug 28, 2022 08:15am
GAINES, Michigan - A car rear-ended a Byron Center Public Schools bus on Tuesday morning, causing one minor injury, the Kent County Sheriff's Office confirms. The crash happened south of 100th ... Read More
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