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Michigan could play a leading role in choosing the next Democratic presidential nominee, a $4 million state grant will fund a new apartment building in Grand Rapids with 171 units, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is breaking ground on its first ever dedicated Training Center, and more.

Harrison Park Academy is celebrating the opening of a new health clinic, more than $2 million in federal funding is headed to West Michigan to restore the rapids while guarding against sea lamprey, Grand Rapids is considering a new noise ordinance in response to complaints about loud protests, and more.

Saturday, a military a parade in Washington, D.C. will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. It coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Nationwide, a group known as Indivisible is organizing more than 1,000 events protesting Trump’s policies

The Greater Grand rapids NAACP hosted a community listening session about the Christopher Schurr mistrial, Michigan's Road to Restoration clinic is coming to Grand Rapids, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills to give state officials another month to file financial disclosure reports, and more.

Former GRPD Officer Christopher Schurr testified at his murder trial on Friday, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten visited with officials at Grand Rapids’ Cherry Health to talk about potential Medicaid cuts, West Michigan business leaders met to prepare for tariffs, and more.

Defense says former GRPD Officer Christopher Schurr was justified in killing Patrick Lyoya, a West Michigan breast cancer survivor heads to DC to meet with lawmakers to push for research and treatment funding, and more.

At U.S. Congressional offices across Michigan, opposition to President Trump and Musk seizing control of federal departments and spending freezes.

Scott Vander Werf and Eric Kuiper preview this weekend’s new movies, Cascade Township wants feedback on their community Master Plan, Allegiant Airlines is adding more flights out of GR, and more.

Before dawn Tuesday, officers wearing helmets with face shields cleared the Diag, known for decades as a historic site for campus protests. Video posted online shows police forcing protesters to retreat by spraying what appears to be an irritant.

-Senator Thomas Albert tried unsuccessfully to add language that would have capped university spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at 2% of revenue.-Senator Joe Bellino sought to take away funding increases from universities which allow student groups with a “history of supporting terrorist organizations or threats of physical violence toward others.”