Grand Rapids

On today's show, we discussed nurse understaffing and increased violence in schools. Plus, we heard about an affordable housing project and new changes to primary elections.

Leslie King survived 20 years of sex trafficking. Just days before Christmas 2022, Governor Whitmer issued King a pardon.

On today's show, we discussed the ongoing Speaker of the House decision and a planned expansion to Camp Grayling. Plus, the mother of a missing Grand Rapids man shared her story.

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights says it has 21 open investigation's against GRPD. So far, four have resulted in formal charges.

More than 100 business leaders in the city signed a letter supporting new ordinances that would create penalties for soliciting money or lying down on public sidewalks. City leaders say they're not considering the ordinances.

On today's show, we talked about effects of redistricting and spoke with a Michigan artist about new music. Plus, an author told the story of a Grand Rapids man who was caught up in a cult and was lost at sea.

Marcel "Fable" Price, a former poet laureate of Grand Rapids, launches a housing development project that aims to set up residents for long-term success.

Federal officials will be watching elections in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, and Southfield to see if there are any problems.

Two teachers shared their story of seeking an abortion after a devastating diagnosis. We also heard about an artist-led affordable housing project in Grand Rapids. Plus, we got an update on a Lake Superior rescue mission.

“You’re seeing year over year seller gains drop in Lansing(-7.8%), in Kalamazoo (-7.2%)and in Ann Arbor (-6.1%) at rates that are similar to what we’re seeing nationally,” said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM.