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Grand Rapids Fires Officer Schurr

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Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington has fired police officer Christopher Schurr, effective June 10. Schurr is charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya on April 4, and Lyoya’s family attorney plans to

Stabenow Among Senators Reaching Gun Deal

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10 Republican and 10 Democratic senators, including Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow, have introduced a new proposal aimed at curbing gun violence. Senator Stabenow said it has many facet including strengthening background checks for gun buyers below the age

South Haven Area Fugitive Caught

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Police have caught a fugitive wanted out of South Haven. The South Haven Police Department says 33-year-old Benjamin William Ewart was wanted on felony warrants and a person protection order violation after an incident earlier this month.