A collection of some of my works in various multimedia formats.
Owner of well-loved Grand Rapids restaurants passes away after 9-year cancer battle
Photo credit: WZZM 13 The South Korean-born entrepreneur owned three popular Grand Rapids establishments, Winchester, Donkey and Hancock, in the Wealthy Street corridor. Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in May of 2025. The original can be found here. Paul Holman Thieu Poa Lee, a prominent restaurateur who helped revitalize Grand…
West Michigan gets a taste of New England with newly opened Cousins Maine Lobster
Photo credit: WZZM 13 Cousins Maine Lobster food truck offers New England flavors in West Michigan. Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in April of 2025. The original can be found here. Now in West Michigan, you can get a taste of New England. Cousins Maine Lobster, previously seen on Shark…
COMING SOON | Rita’s brings 80+ flavors of Italian ice and custard to Grand Rapids
Photo credit: Rita’s Italian Ice Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is opening its first Grand Rapids location, offering fresh Italian Ice and more from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in April of 2025. The original can be found here. If you’ve been itching to…
What was the agreement that secured a Michigan couple’s release from a Mexican prison?
Photo credit: WZZM 13 Paul and Christy Akeo’s plane landed in Michigan overnight after a timeshare dispute locked them in a Mexican prison. We now know how they secured their release. Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in April of 2025. The original can be found here. “Each party regrets that…
Court documents detail crimes a Michigan couple is accused of, leading to their arrest in Mexico
Photo credit: Lindsey Hull Court documents allege the couple illegally sold their timeshare benefits to third parties. Here’s what that means. Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in March of 2025. The original can be found here. It’s now been 23 days since a Jackson, Michigan couple got off a plane…
‘HELL NO’ | Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responds to resolution proposing same-sex marriage ban
“I’m not gonna allow the people I love most in the world to have less rights than anyone else,” said Whitmer. “That’s just not how we do things in Michigan.” Photo credit: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Facebook page Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in February of 2025. The original can…
Trump administration halts child legal aid, Michigan Immigration Rights Center decries ‘cruel’ move
The MIRC said that in many cases, the funding is the only thing keeping a 3-year-old from facing immigration court alone. Photo credit: Getty stock images Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in February of 2025. The original can be found here. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — On Tuesday, the Michigan Immigrant…
22 years ago their wedding made front-page news. Now, he’s working at the place where it all began
While their marriage has lasted a long time, it didn’t take long for the couple to make up their minds about saying “I do.” Photo credit: WZZM 13 Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in February of 2025. The original can be found here. ZEELAND, Mich. — Kevin and Katie Towne…
Kent County GOP vows action after member Derek Anderson’s pro-Nazi posts stir controversy
Tuesday’s session was a closed-door session, the committee voted to censure Anderson and stripped him of his ability to participate in party activities. Photo credit: Derek Anderson for Kent County Commission District 20 campaign website Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in February of 2025. The original can be found here.…
Court documents detail what led up to the arrest of Ravenna HS teacher for alleged inappropriate relationship with student
Court documents detailed the student had told her sister she had lost her virginity to her teacher, Paul Masko. Photo credit: WZZM 13 Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in February of 2025. The original can be found here. RAVENNA, Mich. — On Feb. 7, a special education teacher from Ravenna High…
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Brielle Meyer 