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(Washington, DC) - President Trump says Republicans should start thinking about expelling Democrats who file articles of impeachment against him. Trump posted to Truth Social saying, "The Democrats are really out of control. They have lost everything, especially their minds." His criticism comes just days aft...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - Former Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr says he would not be alive if he didn't shoot Patrick Lyoya during an April 2022 traffic stop. Schurr went through the event today on the witness stand.

Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) - This is an updated news release from the Otttawa County Sheriff's Office: Updated Information: The Sheriff's Office was notified this afternoon from authorities in St. Louis, Missouri that they had located Michelle Lynn Olszewski and her youngest son who is 8 years old. They have been placed ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The Grand Haven City Clerk's Office will be open on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for business related to the May 6, 2025, Special Election. Residents may register to vote, receive absentee ballots, and return absentee ballots during the weekend office hours. The May 6th sp...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - Five active Grand Rapids police officers and one retired GRPD sergeant took the witness stand to testify on behalf of former officer Christopher Schurr yesterday. Schurr is charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya during an April 2022 traffic stop.

(Muskegon, MI) - People gathered in Muskegon and Grand Rapids on May 1 for a National Day of Action protest against the Trump administration. Diane Parm joined the protest in Muskegon near Mart Dock, saying "America is in crisis" and she fears for her grandchildren's future. Mike Hakenjos was protesting for t...

(Lansing, MI) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is sharing her thoughts on the current state of the nation. In a recent podcast interview, Whitmer agreed that she thinks the nation is facing a "constitutional crisis" under President Trump. During the interview Whitmer said, "the thought that we've got an admi...

West Olive, MI 9WGHN) - A new initiative at the Ottawa County Jail is making a significant impact on incarcerated fathers, helping them strengthen family connections, improve communication skills, and build a foundation for a better future. Supporting Fathers and Families The RePak Program-short for Reuniting Parents a...

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Michigan, honoring the achievements, culture and contributions of Jewish Michiganders across the state. "Jewish Michiganders have long been at the forefront of progress, standing up for civil rights, expanding e...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The Grand Haven City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Proposed Budget for the City of Grand Haven for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The meeting is at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 5, 2025, at City Hall on Washington. The property tax millage rates pr...

(Lansing, MI) - Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is crediting Governor Gretchen Whitmer making an appearance at the White House with helping Selfridge Air National Guard Base get new fighter jets. Hall says the Democratic governor has embraced Republican President Trump this term, and says "she's doing a lot of re...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - The Kent County Prosecutor's Office has rested its case as former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr faces a second-degree murder trial. His defense attorneys asked for the case to be dismissed with a directed verdict setting him free, but Circuit Court Judge Christina Mims disagreed. S...

(Munising, MI) - The Munising Falls Trail is closed at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore after a 75-foot section of it was washed out Monday evening. The National Parks Service says there is no safe access point to view Munising Falls and travel in the area "is strictly prohibited to protect both visitor safety an...

(Lansing, MI) - The State Officers Compensation Commission is calling for lawmakers to pass a bill that would raise salaries for the House, Senate, Supreme Court, governor, secretary of state, and attorney general by 25-percent. SOCC chair Tom Cochran added even with the unanimous vote by the commission, the pay raise ...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - The prosecution has rested and the defense has begun presenting its case in the murder trial of Christopher Schurr. He shot and killed Patrick Lyoya during a 2022 traffic stop after the two scuffled over Schurr's taser. Before presenting their first witness today defense attorneys asked the judge f...

WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) and U.S. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI07) introduced the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen both veteran employment opportunities and the ...

(Warren, MI) - President Trump is touting his first 100 days in office at a rally in Michigan. Speaking at Macomb Community College in Warren, north of Detroit, Trump claimed his first 100 days are the "most successful" among any administration ever, adding that it is just kicking off. He made comments regard...

Grand Haven, MI 9WGHN) - The City of Grand Haven has approved a contract with MDOT for Fulton Avenue reconstruction project. Assistant City Manager Dana Kohlwehr: Mayor Bob Monetza says the project will start sometime in May and should be wrapped up by Fall when the asphalt plants close. No tax increase for residents w...

(Grand Rapids, MI) -- An expert witness called by Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker says former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr created jeopardy when he chased after Patrick Lyoya in April 2022. South Carolina School of Law professor Seth Stoughton testified that Schurr exposed himself to "some un...

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Governor Whitmer secured a game-changing new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Selfridge) in Macomb County. The new fighter mission will grow Michigan's economy, bring new aircraft, keep expert talent including pilots and maintenance workers in state, support military and ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Executive Director Josh Bytwerk of Love in Action of the Tri Cities stops by to announce a food drive to stock the shelves for their pantries. Hear the interview below. Target List of Locations for the box drops: Borr's Central Park Place Chamber City Farmer D. Baker and Son Lumber Eastown Auto...

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says President Donald Trump has brokered a deal to soften automotive industry tariffs. In a statement from the White House, he calls the deal "a major victory for the president's trade policy by rewarding companies who manufacture domestically." He als...

GRAND HAVEN, MI, -The Tri-Cities Family YMCA is thrilled to announce the launch of construction on their $10 million capital improvement project. The "Y For All" project will rejuvenate the beloved community facility and usher in a new era for the YMCA, making it an even more inviting and transformative space...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - City of Grand Haven Mayor Bob Monetza is running unopposed in the November election. The deadline to fil for candidacy was April 22nd. The other candidates are as follows Council Member (2 positions, 4-year term) • Sarah Kallio • Erin Lyon • Dennis Scott Council Member Partial-Te...

(Warren, MI) - President Donald Trump will hold a rally today in Warren in Macomb County to celebrate the first 100 days of his second term. He will speak at Macomb Community College at 6 p.m. Supporters are hoping Trump has a special announcement for the Selfridge Air National Guard Base and if it will house new fight...

(Washington, DC) - A House Democrat is introducing articles of impeachment against President Trump. In a statement, Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar said Trump is "unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation's constitution and our democracy." These are the first artic...

(Grand Rapids, MI) -- The second-degree murder trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr has begun in Kent County Circuit Court. Schurr is facing the charge for shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya while the two were struggling over his Taser after a traffic stop in April 2022.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven's inner harbor will not undergo its scheduled dredging this year because of PFAS testing issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The harbor generates an estimated $88.8 million in business revenue and supports 456 jobs. Mayor Bob Monetza says the o...

Wright Twp., MI (WGHN) - A 72-year-old man remains in critical condition after he was seriously injured when he was hit by a car on I-96 near Marne early Friday morning around 2:40 a.m. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says that the 72-year-old man on foot on the expressway when he was struck by a driver heading east...

(Dearborn, MI) - Michigan's average gasoline price is down eleven-cents a gallon to three-dollars-four-cents. Triple-A Michigan says that is down seven-cents from last month and down 68-cents from last year. A 15-gallon fill up costs 45-dollars on average in the state. Michigan's highest price is in Ann Arbor at three-...