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Inaugural junior class surpasses national average ACT scores

Submitted by mkennedy on Thursday, April 11th, 4:00 pm
Inaugural junior class surpasses national average ACT scores

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Wellspring Preparatory High School’s junior class averaged a 23.4 score on the ACT, a curriculum and standards-based tool that assesses readiness for college.

The 2012 ACT report indicated the national average at 21.1 and state average at 20.1 out of a possible 36.

“This average truly reflects the hard work and dedication of our students and faculty,” said Wellspring Preparatory High School Principal Koree Woodward.  “We are dedicated to guiding our students down a path that will lead to life-long success and they are committed to putting in the effort that will help to position them for college.”

Wellspring Preparatory High School promotes academic excellence that directly leads to college readiness and success.

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Missing GR woman featured on Nancy Grace show

Submitted by Chris Zoladz, Multi-Media Producer, WZZM 13
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 10:21pm

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- A missing Grand Rapids woman's case was featured Monday on the Nancy Grace show.

Latrice Maze, 26, was last seen March 19 in the area of Burton Street and Division Avenue. Family members reported her missing after she failed to pick up one of her children from school.

On her website, Grace says Maze left no cell phone or credit card clues.

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Enter the WZZM 13 'Made in Michigan' giveaway

Submitted by Chris Zoladz, Multi-Media Producer, WZZM 13
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:05pm

(WZZM) -- WZZM 13 is highlighting companies that make products here in our state and you could be a winner. Friday we will announce the third winner of our Made in Michigan giveaway.

This week's prize package includes one box of Sweetland chocolate every month for a year, a premium twin mattress set from Jonathon Stevens, and makeup from Artistry cosmetics.

To enter the contest visit the WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Facebook page. You can enter the contest once each day. The winner will be announced Friday during WZZM 13 News at 6 p.m.

Click here for a list of all the

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Former prosecutor weighs in on Higgins case

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 1:50am

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WZZM) - Many people are wondering why isn't Javonte Higgins charged with the Bouwman murders?

On Friday, Higgins, 22, appeared in Wyoming District Court on separate charges related to a Wyoming home invasion.

But that doesn't mean Higgins won't face a murder charge. A former prosecutor explained to WZZM 13 News how this is actually strategic move by Kent County prosecutors.

"They want to be able to have some confidence that they can prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt," said Brian Lennon of the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd.

Previous Coverage: DNA could link Javonte Higgins to Bouwman murders

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DNA could link Javonte Higgins to Bouwman murders

Submitted by Angela Cunningham, Reporter
Friday, April 5th, 2013, 9:09pm

UPDATE - 4:45 p.m. (WZZM) -- Kent County detectives have executed a search warrant at the Kent County Correctional Facility to obtain a sample of Javonte Higgins' DNA.

Prosecutors will wait for the results of the DNA analysis before pursuing charges in the murders of David and Vivian Bouwman.

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) -- The main suspect in the murder of an elderly Kentwood was back in court Friday morning where he was arraigned by video on four felonies.

Javonte Higgins, 22, appeared in Wyoming District Court and was charged with 1st degree home invasion, 2nd degree home invasion, unlawfully driving a motor vehicle, and fleeing and eluding police. Those charges stem from a fall 2012 home invasion in Wyoming.

If convicted he could face up to 20 years in a penitentiary on the charges. Appearing disheveled, Higgins refused to respond during the arraignment and swayed back and forth.

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Library collecting juice boxes for children in need

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 2:39pm
Library collecting juice boxes for children in need

(Kent District Library)-- Help address childhood hunger in Kent County by supporting Kids’ Food Basket! 

During the month of April, KDL Gives Back will sponsor juice box collection and bag decorating stations at all 18 branches.

Drop off juice boxes and bring the family in to decorate sacks:
Monday, April 1 – Tuesday, April 30

Kids’ Food Basket is a nonprofit West Michigan organization whose mission is to make sure children in our community do not go to bed hungry. The group began more than nine years ago by serving 125 kids every school day through its Sack Supper program, and

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State Court to consider city marijuana ban

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 12:12pm

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Michigan Supreme Court says it will consider the legality of a city's zoning ordinance that prohibits the use, manufacture or cultivation of medical marijuana.

The court issued an order Wednesday agreeing to hear an appeal filed by the city of Wyoming in the Grand Rapids area. Justices want to know if the zoning ordinance is superseded by Michigan's 2008 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Significantly, the court also plans to consider if the state law is pre-empted by a federal law that makes marijuana use illegal.

Retired attorney and qualified medical marijuana patient John Ter Beek sued Wyoming after council members voted in 2010 to make marijuana use illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. He lost in a Kent County court but won in the state appeals court.

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