https://www.wcmu.org/tags/grand-rapids Grand Rapids en-US Copyright Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:46:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-16/report-names-51-priests-accused-of-abuse-in-grand-rapids-catholic-diocese Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a 300-page report detailing accusations of sexual abuse against both adults and children in the Grand Rapids area going back to 1950. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:46:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-16/report-names-51-priests-accused-of-abuse-in-grand-rapids-catholic-diocese Dee Morrison, WGVU and Brett Dahlberg, Michigan Public https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-10/a-former-superfund-landfill-site-in-grand-rapids-is-closer-to-providing-solar-power The state is providing three million dollars to Grand Rapids to fund the infrastructure needed to transport solar electricity from the former Butterworth landfill site to the city’s primary circuit. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:21:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-10/a-former-superfund-landfill-site-in-grand-rapids-is-closer-to-providing-solar-power Christopher G. Johnson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-29/lost-voice-cuts-grand-rapids-speech-short-for-the-first-lady Jill Biden was scheduled to speak at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's annual First Ladies Luncheon, but after losing her voice, she asked another White House official to deliver her speech. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:51:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-29/lost-voice-cuts-grand-rapids-speech-short-for-the-first-lady Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-12/suspects-plead-guilty-to-operating-sextortion-ring-that-provoked-michigan-teens-death Two Nigerian men blamed for the death of a Marquette teen two years ago have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to sexually exploit minors. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:35:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-12/suspects-plead-guilty-to-operating-sextortion-ring-that-provoked-michigan-teens-death Nicole Walton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-01/trump-to-visit-grand-rapids-tuesday The Kent County GOP says it will not be a rally, but instead a news conference with law enforcement and invited guests. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:30:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-01/trump-to-visit-grand-rapids-tuesday Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/vice-president-says-abortion-rights-at-risk-during-michigan-stop Vice President Kamala Harris visited Grand Rapids Thursday as part of her "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:54:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/vice-president-says-abortion-rights-at-risk-during-michigan-stop Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/attorneys-for-former-grpd-officer-argue-michigan-law-allows-police-to-shoot-any-fleeing-felon The Michigan Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday in the case, which could set a precedent for future deadly force incidents. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:15:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/attorneys-for-former-grpd-officer-argue-michigan-law-allows-police-to-shoot-any-fleeing-felon Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-26/grand-rapids-passes-ordinances-critics-say-new-rules-criminalizes-homelessness The City of Grand Rapids voted to adopt two ordinances Tuesday night aimed at what it says will provide safe spaces for all. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:57:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-26/grand-rapids-passes-ordinances-critics-say-new-rules-criminalizes-homelessness Melorie Begay https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-12/grand-rapids-city-commission-discuss-new-ordinances-some-have-called-an-attack-on-homelessness The commission held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed ordinance changes that some critics are calling “an attack on the unhoused.” Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:09:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-12/grand-rapids-city-commission-discuss-new-ordinances-some-have-called-an-attack-on-homelessness Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-12/former-grpd-officer-christopher-schurrs-october-trial-date-adjourned A trial date for former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr has been adjourned. The decision was announced Tuesday by the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:50:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-12/former-grpd-officer-christopher-schurrs-october-trial-date-adjourned Melorie Begay