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Early Morning Rush: Wednesday, Jan. 19

Here are the top headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — AT HOME COVID TEST LAUNCHThe Biden administration has started taking orders for free at-home COVID tests through a federal website that launched Tuesday — a day earlier than expected. 

The launch allows each family a maximum of four tests per household, which will be shipped within seven to 12 days. 

OTTAWA CO HOME BREAK INS: In Ottawa County, investigators are looking for thieves who are targeting the homes of local small business owners. 

There have been four break-ins in the homes of Chinese restaurant owners over the last four months, but Captain Jake Sparks with the Sheriff's Office says these cases aren't being considered a hate crime.

GRPD CHIEF FORUM TODAY: Today, community members are invited to meet the three final candidates in the search for Grand Rapids’ next police chief.

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the candidates are expected to give brief remarks and answer questions from community members. Once the public has a chance to meet the candidates, they will be able to share their thoughts via a web survey. 

FORECAST: As temperatures crash, lake-effect snow fires up. West of US-31 will mainly be impacted. Get the full forecast here.

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