Former Grand Rapids police officer on trial in Lyoya murder

The prosecution opened by saying Schurr shot and killed Lyoya in the back of the head, a climax to their confrontation in April 2022, which began as a traffic stop over a license plate. Among the witnesses they called on day one was Wayne Butler. Video in court showed him on cell video standing close to Schurr and Lyoya. Nervously, Butler took the stand to talk about what he saw.

Suspected Detroit shoplifter tries to run over store employee

The employee had some bumps and bruises and was able to head back to work, but he is a little frustrated that the suspect still hasn't been caught. Harold Jackson, the guy in the orange gloves in the video, had no idea his day at work would end in such a way.

Former Grand Rapids police officer on trial for murder

Christopher Schurr is charged with murdering Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Grand Rapids man. Video of the incident from 2022 revealed the final moments of Lyoya's life - and will likely play a major factor in the trial. Representing Kent County is Prosecutor Chris Becker. In Schurr's defense is attorney Matt Borgulla.

36 felons arrested in Oakland County's 'Operation Egg Hunt' effort

Over the course of a three-day period last week, the joint taskforce operation focused on 100 suspects that had outstanding warrants and/or were violent offenders. Some examples of what they were wanted for, include sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, shootings, narcotics and sex offenders - the last of which numbered 10.

Detroit Rowan water main break damage claims processing underway

Detroit officials say one of the biggest challenges with processing those damage claims has been the language barrier and overall understanding of the process. Those claims are now one of the only major boxes to check off, since the water main break has been patched up, and the many families impacted have been able to go back home.