Civil attorneys: Ex-Grand Rapids police officer who shot, killed Patrick Lyoya deviated from training
The attorneys for the family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was shot and killed by a white Grand Rapids police officer last year, argued Monday that the officer seriously deviated from his training during the fatal encounter, according to expert testimony.
Condom cupcakes, kinky karaoke during Sex Ed Week spark controversy at Grand Valley State University
It was the kinky karaoke and condom cupcakes portion of Grand Valley State Universityโs Sex Ex Week that initially raised eyebrows. Then people started looking at the entire week of sex education events.
Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentence
The attorney for the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov_ Gretchen Whitmer says his client should not be sentenced to life in prison because prosecutors overstated his role in the plot and have created a โfalse narrative of a terrifying para-military leader."
Grand Rapids property owners settle PFAS case for $54 million against Wolverine Worldwide
A judge has given tentative approval to a $54 million settlement involving 3M Co., a shoe manufacturer and property owners in western Michigan who said their land and wells were contaminated by toxic โforever chemicals.โ
Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties see โalarmingโ jump in E.coli cases: Hereโs how to prevent illness
Michigan health officials are urging residents to take precautions to make sure their food is safe as three health departments investigate an increase in the number of illnesses linked to E.coli bacteria.
Cheers to Grand Rapids for being Americaโs โBeer Cityโ for 10 years
Beer lovers now have a chance to celebrate the anniversary every Wednesday from June 29 to August 31. Those interested can enter the Experience Grand Rapids 10 years of Beer City USA contest. Winnings include a Grand Rapids beer experience, an overnight stay in a Grand Rapids hotel, two culture passes and a visa gift card.
Charging decision to release Thursday for Patrick Lyoya case in Grand Rapids
Weโre less than 24 hours away from the Kent County Prosecutor announcing whether theyโll charge the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop. The information in the case came in waves.
Police investigate shooting at high school in Kent County this evening; 2 person hurt
Deputies with the Kent County Sheriffโs Office are investigating after a 16-year-old boy and 40-year-old woman were shot in a high school parking lot in Gaines Township just as a graduation ceremony was finishing.
โThe deep pain that too many have feltโ: Michigan leaders release statements in fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya
The Grand Rapids Police Department released four videos on Wednesday that show one of its officers shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a confrontation earlier this month.
GOP Michigan House candidate denounced for rape comments, said he tells daughters to โlie back and enjoyโ
Top Michigan Republicans on Tuesday denounced a state House candidate over his remarks about rape, the latest in a number of controversial comments from the man who narrowly won a special GOP primary a week ago.