Kylie Ambu

Over the last decade in Michigan and the rest of the country there’s been a movement for adding and improving mental health resources, but stigma and access barriers continue to plague many communities.

The people of Sudan have seen a month of fighting after violence broke out in mid-April between the country’s army and a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces.

During the one-year anniversary of Lyoya's death, community members debuted a billboard at the corner of Eastern and Sherman street southeast, reminding others that their fight for justice isn't over.

Hearthside Food Solutions came under fire, after an investigation by the New York Times claimed multiple, underage migrant workers were employed at the company's Grand Rapids-based plant. Hearthside will be conducting an independent review over protocols and staffing agency partners.

A Grand Rapids food plant has come under fire, amid allegations it’s violating child labor laws, by staffing underage migrant workers in dangerous work conditions.

A group of West Michigan farmers want to ensure local land is accessible to growers of color.

Architect Marshall Purnell has been recognized around the globe for his work and is considered one of the most accomplished architects in America today, but the Grand Rapids native says his role in the creation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. is his most memorable project.

The City of Grand Rapids has issued a civil infraction against a local wedding venue, after the business refused to book weddings of same-sex couples.The Broadway Avenue came under fire back in July, after the Grand Rapids-based venue said it had a policy against hosting LGBTQ+ weddings, based on the owners’ religious beliefs.

GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon said the funds would support recruitment, retainment, equipment and training of law enforcement, as well as eliminating backlogs and tracking down offenders.

Grand Rapids plays host to the 51st-annual Ms. Wheelchair America competition, where twenty-two contestants from across the U.S. are contending for the crown. The competition highlights advocacy and achievement of women with disabilities. WGVU spoke with Ms. Wheelchair Michigan, Sarah Nassar about the competition thus far.