This page is a very general one of informative stories I’ve written. It covers safety issues, public notices, weather, politics and more.
Check your mail! 700,000 Michigan families are getting Working Families Tax Credit checks
Legislation passed in February increased the Working Families Tax Credit from 6% to 30%. Eligible Michiganders are receiving checks for the remaining 24%. Photo Credit: WZZM, Josh Alburtus Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in March of 2024. The original can be found here. LANSING, Mich. — While many file their…
Has a hurricane ever crossed the equator before?
People have been sharing images on social media saying hurricanes never cross the equator, is that true? Photo credit: NASA Earth Observatory Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in October of 2024. The original can be found here. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After the devastation of Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, reports…
After 2020 protests to ‘stop the count,’ Detroit vote-tallying venue ups security in 2024
After protests broke out at the venue during the 2020 elections process, they upped their security this time around. Photo credit: WZZM 13 Note: This is a story I wrote on Nov. 5, 2024 (election night) for WZZM 13. This story was a collaborative effort between Reporter Julia Gorman and myself as Julia was on…
Safety tips for using generators at home during power outages
If you’re going to be using a generator, it’s important you know how to do so safely. Photo credit: Adobe stock Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in December of 2024. The original can be found here. GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage…
RAISE THE FLAGS | Gov. Whitmer orders flags in Michigan be raised to full-staff following Trump’s proclamation
In accordance with President Trump’s proclamation, Michigan’s governor ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be raised. Photo credit: Associated Press Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in January of 2025. The original can be found here. MICHIGAN, USA — On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in…
Immigration organization pushing for Grand Rapids to become a sanctuary city
The group’s appearance follows an online campaign that generated 20,000 letters to city officials supporting sanctuary city status in just one week. Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Note: This is a story I wrote for WZZM 13 in January of 2025. The original can be found here. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Immigration activists packed Tuesday evening’s…
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.…
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…
‘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…
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