A group of West Michigan bikers are helping in the battle against breast cancer.

This is the third year for the Bikers Against Breast Cancer Headlight Run.  Proceeds from the June 8th event will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan.  The ride starts at Teazers Bar and Grille on Ottawa Avenue NW Grand Rapids.  Bikers will make stops at Pete’s Grill & Tavern in Byron Center, as well as Champs in Coopersville.  The fundraiser includes food, auctions, a poker run and a raffle.

“The Bikers Against Breast Cancer annual Headlight Run is shaping up to be one of my favorite events of the year!  In addition to all that they are doing for the people in West Michigan through their generosity, I know that everyone that attends will have a great time,” said Jennifer Jurgens, executive director at Susan G.

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WZZM) -- A Kentwood employee is facing embezzlement charges for allegedly pocketing city funds as far back as 2005.

Deborah Salmon, 47, was recently charged with embezzlement of $100,000 or more. 

The city placed her on administrative leave on March 8 after evidence of the theft came to the attention of administrators.  She was fired by the city after Kentwood Police began investigating the case.

Salmon worked for Kentwood's department of recreation for 15 years.  A spokesman for the city would not say how much Salmon allegedly took, described the amount as "significantly higher" than $100,000.

A statement from Mayor Richard Clanton says city leaders are taking steps to prevent future thefts.

"We will learn from this and move forward," says the mayor. "New cash and deposit procedures have been into place for all city financial transactions."

KENTWOOD, Mich.-- In a recent announcement, The Washington Post ranked Grand River Preparatory High School among the nation’s top public high schools in its list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools.

Grand River Prep, located at 650 52nd Street in Kentwood, ranked number two in Michigan, number three in the Midwest region and 51st nationwide.

“We’re honored to be recognized by The Washington Post,” said Jason Bannister, principal of Grand River Prep. “Ranking among the best schools in the country is a testament to our dedicated teachers, students and families.”

America's Most Challenging High Schools ranks schools through an index formula of the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. A ratio of 1.000 means the school had as many tests as graduates.