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Jury Deliberates in Second-Degree Murder Trial of Ex-Officer

News Summary A Kent County jury is deliberating the case of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, charged with…

1 month ago

Man Pleads No Contest to Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death

News Summary Mark Casterman has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for the death of his wife, Melissa, following a…

1 month ago

Jurors Deadlocked in Christopher Schurr Murder Trial

News Summary Jurors in the Christopher Schurr murder trial have reached a deadlock after 10 hours of deliberation, leaving the…

1 month ago

Two 17-Year-Olds Shot Near McDonald’s in Grand Rapids

News Summary On May 3, 2025, two 17-year-old males were shot near McDonald's in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One is in…

1 month ago

Former Officer on Trial for Murder in Fatal Shooting Case

News Summary Former police officer Christopher Schurr is on trial for second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya, who…

1 month ago

Former Officer Testifies in Murder Trial of Patrick Lyoya

News Summary Christopher Schurr, a former police officer, testified in his defense during the murder trial for the shooting of…

1 month ago

Former Officer Testifies in Patrick Lyoya Murder Trial

News Summary Christopher Schurr, a former police officer, testified in his defense during his murder trial for the fatal shooting…

1 month ago

Significant Fire Breaks Out in Grand Rapids Condo Complex

News Summary A multi-family condo building in Grand Rapids caught fire on Wednesday evening, causing one firefighter to sustain minor…

2 months ago

Search Underway for Missing Grand Traverse County Man

News Summary Authorities in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, are actively searching for Shaun Dena Brown, a 46-year-old man who has…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids City Commission Consolidates Voting Precincts

News Summary The Grand Rapids City Commission has voted to consolidate voting precincts, reducing their number from 74 to 59,…

2 months ago