Grand Rapids

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.

Michigan gun owners with kids in the home will have to lock up their firearms starting today. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan government council tasked with figuring out how to reverse Michigan’s slow population growth released its final report Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer argued in favor of abortion access legislation Monday during a trip to Grand Rapids. Colin Jackson has more.

A new center for auto-immune affected youngsters is coming to Ypsilanti Township. The Children’s Healing Center will offer immune-compromised kids and their families a chance for emotional and social healing in a germ-free environment. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discussed the facility and its missions with the Children's Healing Center's director of development and growth, Melissa Block.

A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to a legal interpretation that Michigan’s civil rights law covers LGBTQ rights.

Michigan Democratic lawmakers highlighted the need for more investment in urban areas during a roundtable discussion Monday. Colin Jackson has more.