Patrick Center
Patrick joined WGVU Public Media in December, 2008 after eight years of investigative reporting at Grand Rapids' WOOD-TV8 and three years at WYTV News Channel 33 in Youngstown, Ohio. As News and Public Affairs Director, Patrick manages our daily radio news operation and public interest television programming. An award-winning reporter, Patrick has won multiple Michigan Associated Press Best Reporter/Anchor awards and is a three-time Academy of Television Arts & Sciences EMMY Award winner with 14 nominations.
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Artificial Intelligence reshaping Michigan startup funding, Grand Rapids and the state investing in the Monroe North Corridor, and Corewell Health is proposing a major expansion along the Medical Mile. -
We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Despite their different backgrounds, Karen and Jeff discover a profound commonality in their personal evolutions. From religious tolerance to cultural exposure, they conclude it’s important to cultivate empathy and open-mindedness. -
Analysis of the December Supply Chain Management Research Survey from Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University -
Muskegon’s Ottawa Street Bridge is set to be removed but because it’s eligible for the National Historic Register, residents have a chance to give feedback on the plans -
Microsoft is the company interested in building a data center in Lowell Township. The township has posted a letter of introduction on its website -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Priority Health’s expansion into a fourth Midwestern state. A look at regional business and manufacturing conditions heading into 2026. An update on Grand Rapids’ riverfront projects.
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Members of the local Venezuelan community are sharing an open letter, giving their perspective on the U.S. capturing Venezuelan leader Maduro and more -
A new program launches this month in Grand Rapids, connecting Promise Zone students with leaders in West Michigan’s high demand industries -
This past June, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into all-out war. Over the course of 12 days, Israel bombed targets related to Iran’s nuclear program and assassinated scientists in their homes. Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes on Israel, and the U.S. carried out airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. What was the impact of this unprecedented Israel-U.S. bombing campaign on Iran’s nuclear program? WGVU’ talks with correspondent Sebastian Walker. -
Consumers Energy started its Muskegon Solar operations Monday. It’s the largest solar power project in the state
