Focus West Michigan for 5-6-25

By Joe Bielecki

Published May 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM EDT

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Jury deliberation in the Christopher Schurr murder trial continues, Muskegon police officer shot, registered voters in Michigan are dissatisfied with President Trump, and more.

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