Kent County Court

The new specialty court has been created to deal with the rising numbers of domestic violence cases

After more than three decades on the bench, Judge Sara Smolenski is retiring. Governor Whitmer will appoint a successor to fill the vacancy

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker is charging the teenage driver with fleeing and eluding police causing death, and continuing criminal enterprises, both felonies.

Kent County residents with outstanding court fees can receive amnesty in March and April. Kent County courts are offering the resolution without additional penalties

The Republican National Committee says former Congressman Pete Hoekstra is the leader of the Michigan Republican Party. But that may not be the final word as a court hearing on the conflict over who’s in charge approaches next week

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a House Bill into law that will pave the way for the election of a new district court judge in Kent County.

October was domestic violence awareness month. We had an opportunity to talk with Judge Amanda Sterkenberg about an upcoming “Domestic Violence Court” in Kent County.

Authorities say, so far, 14 girls have come forward but there could be others

Youths suspected in slew of crimes including stolen cars, stolen guns and armed robbery

Defense team argued shooting of Patrick Lyoya was justified under 1846 law