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
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) It's been less than 24 hours since officials released video footage of the moments leading up to the death of Patrick Lyoya, and the images have produced more questions than answers. Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom released multiple sources of video from the incident
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) A community forum was held Sunday afternoon at the Renaissance Church of God in Christ to discuss the death of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya and next steps. Ben Crump, the attorney who represented the family of George Floyd, met with the Lyoya family and spoke at the event.
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Hundreds of protesters marched in Southeast Grand Rapids on Saturday afternoon following the death of 26-year old Patrick Lyoya on Monday. Lyoya was shot and killed by a Grand Rapids Police Officer the morning of April 4. During the march protesters chanted: "No justice, no peace.
Photo Credit: Governor Gretchen Whitmer Facebook page (LANSING, Mich.) Governor Gretchen Whitmer has used her executive authority to file a lawsuit asking Michigan's State Supreme Court to determine whether Michigan's constitution protects abortion rights. “In the coming weeks, we will learn if the U.S. Supreme
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) It's been three days since 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya was killed by a Grand Rapids Police officer. Police say the shooting happened after the officer initiated a traffic stop. The officer involved is currently on leave. Michigan State Police are conducting the investigation. Earlier this week