West Michigan
Coverage of West Michigan in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan family of 8 killed in murder-suicide: Here’s everything we know
A family of eight in West Michigan was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a burning home. Kristopher Karolkiewicz shot his wife, Amanda Karolkiewicz, and their six children before taking his own life, with police confirming the fire was intentionally set after the killings. Four children were biological and two adopted.
- Community in shock after 8 family members found dead inside burning home
A man in Grand Haven Township, West Michigan, shot and killed his wife and six children before committing suicide. The bodies were discovered in a burning home after firefighters responded to smoke reports.
- Bridge Michigan expands again, seeks west Michigan editor
Bridge Michigan is expanding and hiring a deputy editor to oversee coverage and accountability reporting in one of Michigan's fastest-growing regions. The position focuses on west Michigan, as indicated by the reference to Downtown Grand Rapids in the accompanying photo.