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Injuries after car & ambulance collide in Holland

HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- At least one person is injured in an accident involving a car and an ambulance.

The crash happened at 8:55 p.m. Friday on 16th Avenue and Waverly Road.

According to Ottawa County Central Dispatch, the driver of the car pulled in front of the ambulance. It wasn't clear if the ambulance was responding to an emergency with its lights and siren on.

Witnesses tell WZZM 13 one person is trapped in the passenger seat of the car and crews are using the Jaws of Life to remove the victim.

WZZM will have more information as details become available.

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Lakeshore man convicted in landlady's murder

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A West Michigan jury has found a man guilty of murder in the slaying of his 53-year-old landlady, who was set on fire after complaining about his loud music.

Davanh Phouangphet's was convicted Friday in Ottawa County Circuit Court of first-degree premeditated murder.

Sentencing is scheduled for May 28.

Phanh Kim Le died in January 2012 from burns sustained a few days earlier at the house in Holland Township, west of Grand Rapids.

Police said an accelerant was poured on Le and lit.

Thong Phouangphet has said his 32-year-old brother and Le argued, and the landlady told him to move his music to another part of the house or be evicted.

Assistant prosecutor Karen Miedema told the jury that Davanh Phouangphet didn't want to hear Le's "voice anymore."

Wooden Shoe Motel license denied amidst violations

HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) -- A Holland motel owner is making a final plea to the city council, after a request to renew his business license was denied because of ongoing health and safety issues.

The Wooden Shoe Motel was suspended last year shortly after a 13 On Your Side Investigation. Just last month city inspectors found that many violations still remain.

WZZM 13 asked motel owner, C.J. Patel, why its taken so long to get the violations fixed.

"Well, the violations are being corrected but at the same time we have to deal with certain things like the weather, like the deck with the cold weather, nobody wanted to come out and fix it," says Patel.

Patel also blamed long-term customers for not wanting him in the rooms. "Once a customer says not right now, than I can't bother them right away."

The motel was temporarily closed after a 13 On Your Side investigation revealed numerous health and safety violations last year.

Hope College plans new $5M art museum

HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) - Hope College in West Michigan is planning a new art museum to provide exhibition space and house the college's permanent collection.

The school announced Friday that groundbreaking for the Kruizenga Art Museum in Holland is May 24.

The museum is scheduled for completion in 2015 and will be northwest of the De Pree Art Center. The project is expected to cost $5 million, including construction and a maintenance endowment.

The school also announced that the museum's director will be Charles Mason, executive director of the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, Calif. He plans to start work July 1, focusing on program development in advance of the museum's opening.

The museum is being named in honor of a gift from Dr. Richard and the late Margaret Kruizenga.
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Local school makes list of America's Most Challenging High Schools

Local school makes list of America's Most Challenging High Schools

MUSKEGON, Mich.—Mona Shores High School has made the list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”

The Washington Post compiled the Challenge Index to identify schools that are the most successful at persuwading average students to take college level courses and tests.  This year, Mona Shores High School ranks 1,078th out of 22,00 high schools nationwide, and 13th in the state of Michigan.

Nearly 400 Mona Shores High School students will participate in AP testing this spring.

Other West Michigan schools that made the list of challenging high schools include: Grand River Prep in Kentwood (#2), Black River in Holland (#4), East Grand Rapids (#8), Lowell (#13), Portage Central in Portage (#23) and Jenison (#29).

Million Meal March 5K Hike for families and pets in need May 18

Million Meal March 5K Hike for families and pets in need May 18

HOLLAND, Mich.-- The Million Meal March 5K is the perfect opportunity to make a difference for families and pets that are less fortunate.

Make plans to put on your walking shows and  visit  the Outdoor Discover Center, located at 4214 56th Street in Holland to take part in this 5K hike on Saturday, May 18. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. Children and pets are invited too!

All donations will directly benefit the homeless pets and families in need that are served by Harbor Humane Society and  Feeding America West Michigan’s food bank.

A summer fundraising luncheon will also take place on Tuesday, June 4 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Hope College Summer Science Camp registration underway

Hope College Summer Science Camp registration underway

HOLLAND – The Hope College Summer Science program for children will offer more than 30 week-long camps featuring a variety of themes during June and July.

The camps, which are in their 15th year, feature hands-on interactive investigations designed to teach scientific concepts in a fun yet challenging way.  They are organized by grade level, from pre-kindergarten through 10th grade, with themes such as the science behind the adventures of Phineas and Ferb, the inquisitive life of a crime scene investigator, the world of animals, various levels of Lego Robotics and the creation of 2D and 3D art.

The camps are offered as week-long morning or afternoon programs, with sessions scheduled from Monday, June 10, through Friday, July 26.  The 34 different sessions are taught by college science majors and education students.

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