Grand Rapids

Procedural abortions haven’t been available in Grand Rapids since September, when the only clinic providing them in the city closed. But now that the state has repealed some abortion restrictions, more clinics can offer them.

Roshell Beaty, 46, and three of her adult children filed near 100 claims using multiple stolen identities

Christopher Schurr's attorneys had argued the second-degree murder charges should be thrown out. Monday, a judge allowed the case to move forward.

A judge is expected to issue a decision Monday on whether former GRPD officer Christopher Schurr will face trial on second-degree murder charges for shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head.

The case involves a fingerprinting policy the city says it ended in 2015.

A probable cause conference was held Tuesday, and Schurr did not appear in court.

Police officer Christopher Schurr has already been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting, but the city said he was entitled to a discharge hearing before being fired. Now, the city says he "waived" his right to the hearing.

In court Friday livestreamed by WOOD TV-8, defense attorney Mark Dodge requested a low bond. He claimed Schurr is not guilty of a crime.

26-year-old Patrick Lyoya was killed by Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr after a traffic stop and a struggle.

D.A. Blodgett - St. Johns says there's a severe shortage of beds available for emergency foster care. So now it's offering more incentives to attract volunteers.