(LANSING, Mich.) Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the education budget on Thursday. The bipartisan budget includes a half a billion dollars for infrastructure, recruiting teachers, and mental health resources. When it comes to per pupil funding, the budget includes $9,150 for every student in every district which is the
Photo Credit: City of Grand Rapids (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) With the Fourth of July weekend on the horizon the City of Grand Rapids is urging residents to use caution when lighting fireworks at home. Ric Dokter, the Fire Marshall for the Grand Rapids Fire Department Prevention Division, says children should
Photo Credit: City of Grand Rapids (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) The City of Grand Rapids announced that the Independence Day Celebration featuring fireworks will take place this Saturday, July 2nd. It will kick of at Ah-Nab-Awen Park downtown at 6:00 with food and vendors. There will also be live entertainment
(KENT COUNTY, Mich.) The combined auto theft team which includes the Grand Rapids Police Department, Kentwood Police Department, and Wyoming Police Department is encouraging people to be aware and take precautions to keep their vehicles safe. Local law enforcement is investigating several auto thefts in Kent County that have taken
Photo Credit: National Weather Service (MICH.) The Michigan State Police and the National Weather Service (NWS) are encouraging people to be mindful and take precautions during hot temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday. The NWS has issued a heat advisory for Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo,
Photo Credit: Centers for Disease Control (NATIONAL) If you're traveling abroad by plane this summer, you no longer have to show a negative COVID-19 test or a recovery from COVID-19 to re-enter the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) made the announcement on Friday. The change
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Christopher Schurr, the Grand Rapids Police Department officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya on April 4, now faces a second degree murder charge. Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker announced the charge Thursday afternoon after receiving the full investigation report from the Michigan State Police last
Photo Credit: Kent County Sheriff's Office (KENT COUNTY, Mich.) Two 18-year olds are facing charges after last Thursday's shooting during the Crossroads Alternative High School graduation. Shaakir Abdulwahab and Jacqui Hill are facing charges of Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Weapon Free School Zones. They were
Photo Credit: MSP Northern Michigan (OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich.) A tornado touched down in G aylord Friday afternoon, leaving one person dead and more than 30 people injured. According to the Michigan State Police, multiple homes and businesses were damaged and roadways are blocked by trees and power lines. The city
Photo Credit: Kent County Sheriff's Office (KENT COUNTY, Mich.) Two 18-year-olds suspected of shooting people outside of a graduation ceremony at East Kentwood High School's Football stadium Thursday evening are now in custody. The two men, both from Grand Rapids, were arrested after a traffic stop
(KENT COUNTY, Mich.) Owning a pet is something many people hope to do at some point in their lives. However, for some hopeful pet owners, it's not as easy when the adoption forms are only written in English. The West Michigan Humane Society is hoping to change that
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) The Grand Rapids Police Department has named the officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya on April 4. In a statement released Monday afternoon, GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom said, "In the interest of transparency, to reduce on-going speculation, and to avoid any further confusion, I