Grand Rapids

At some point, we will all experience grief. How we accommodate and live with loss is different for each of us. For the most mature among us, it remains heartbreakingly difficult. Young people feel it just as deeply but are more likely to lack the tools to deal with and work through it. The vision of Ele’s Place is to ensure no child grieves alone. Its mission is to support children and their families as they cope with loss. WEMU's David Fair was joined by Bereavement Coordinator Olivia Wilder to discuss that work in Washtenaw County and throughout Michigan.

A state court of appeals panel says a police misconduct investigation by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights can continue more than three years after the initial claim was filed. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Michigan childcare program could become part of the basis for federal policy. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Republican Party held its first debate of the 2026 race for governor Wednesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan environmental activists say a Trump Administration plan to pull back from clean air regulations would hurt the state. Colin Jackson has more.

Road funding, innovation and housing made up three core parts of a talk Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave in Grand Rapids Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

Much of southeastern Michigan, including Ann Arbor, is suffering from a brain drain with a decrease in the number of young people with skills for high-wage jobs remaining in the area. Some groups are working to change that. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Former President Donald Trump used a stop in Grand Rapids Tuesday to criticize the Biden Administration’s immigration policy. Colin Jackson has more.

Former President Donald Trump is planning a visit to Grand Rapids Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Former President Donald Trump swept Michigan Republican caucuses held Saturday in Grand Rapids. That’s despite a bitter rift in the GOP over a change in the state party leadership. Rick Pluta has more.