Grand Rapids: Tragedy, Art, and Change | Grand Rapids News

A 19-year-old from Grand Rapids just got sentenced to 3-15 years for manslaughter after a deadly Facebook Marketplace encounter — he claims he was robbed and fired into the ground, killing a 28-year-old. The case underscores the hidden dangers of meeting strangers for online deals. Meanwhile, the River North District celebrates with a vibrant new mural showcasing local culture, while the old Kent Community Hospital prepares for demolition to make way for a $116M county admin building. And as ArtPrize continues to draw crowds and cash, officials debate whether its growing public funding is sustainable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bca7730a32f0332