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Focus West Michigan 9-22-25: Activists urge Senator Slotkin to help release member detained by ICE

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Activists gathered to urge Senator Slotkin to intervene in the release of one of their members detained by ICE, Many Michigan Republicans got their first chance to hear from the party's candidates for governor over the weekend, and more.

Pro-immigrant activists gathered at Grand Rapids' federal building to urge Senator Elissa Slotkin to intervene in the release of one of their members detained by ICE, Grand Rapids’ Promise Zone students now have an option for getting a bachelor’s degree for little to no cost, thanks to a new partnership, the owner of a Wyoming apartment complex mostly inhabeted by disabled and low income residents is planning a $5 million renovation, Grand Rapids based nonprofit LINC UP is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new mural, three West Michigan farms are reciving state agriculture funding to create jobs in rural communities.

Many Michigan Republicans got their first chance to hear from the party's candidates for governor over the weekend, Michigan employers react to proposed changes to H1B Visas.

Ebony Road Players presents Cadillac Crew, opening Wednesday. Edye Evans Hyde and Demetria Thomas talked to WGVU’s Shelley Irwin about this powerful play that explores the struggles and triumphs of African American women during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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