Dee Morrison

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General Assignment Reporter at WGVU-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Gun violence heats up ahead of summer's traditional increase

6 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

“Summer statistically is always a higher level of violence throughout not only our city, but every big city across the country.”Gun violence appears to already be heating up in the Grand Rapids area with three weekend shootings, and the city’s first gunfire death May 23. “Last year this time we had already had 18 total individuals shot. This year, we have 11 so that's progress.
West Michigan distillery releases gin made from asparagus

6 days ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

“Long Road Asparagin as a brand-new gin that we considered to be uniquely and unapologetically Michigan.”Long Road Distillers co-founder Kyle VanStrien says its latest limited release spirit is a tribute to the state’s farmers and the fields they cultivate, featuring asparagus grown in Mears, Michigan by Golden Stock Farms and juniper his team handpicked on Beaver Island. “We paired it with botanicals that we were excited about; we thought made sense.
West Michigan medical experts share details of a new pre-chemo prostate cancer treatment

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Theronostics and radiopharmaceuticals are today’s buzzwords in advances to treat prostate cancer. BAMF Health Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Harshad Kulkarni explains, theronostics is a promising approach using radiopharmaceuticals to both image and treat cancer by targeting a specific protein.
Ada Township residents raise concerns over county plan to redirect stormwater runoff

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

The public meeting is the result of Ada Township taking legal action against the Kent County Drain Commission plan to collect stormwater runoff from an area near Knapp Street NE & E Beltline Avenue in the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Township and transport it to Ada Township’s Cook Drain discharging it into the Grand River.
Ottawa County to break ground on first facility dedicated to veterans

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

It’s a milestone in Ottawa County’s ongoing efforts to enhance care and support for veterans, says Caleb Worpel, Community Outreach Specialist for Veterans Services. “I think what veterans need to hear is they’re seen, they’re valued, and they’re supported. The space is designed with them in mind.
Residents invited to deer management open house series in Kent Co.

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

A team of GVSU students is conducting nightly surveys counting deer across Kent County, led by Ali Locher, professor in Natural Resource Management at Grand Valley State University. “This time they’re also counting the number of fawns they see so we can get an idea of the doe/fawn ratio, a sense of what’s going on reproductively with the deer herd.”The research is for the county’s Deer Management Coalition which partners GVSU, the road commission and local governments.
Free training for Ottawa Co. health workers to support youth in a digital world

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Engaging with social media for more than three hours a day puts young people at an increased risk for depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, according to reports from the U. S. Office of the Surgeon General. Healthcare professionals see the effects every day but say it’s difficult to know exactly what their role is in addressing them. “Increasing anxiety, we’ve seen it even go as far as suicidal ideation particularly when things are posted about youth, maybe not favorably.
Grand Rapids Fire Dept. earns top rating in the U.S.

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

The Class 1 Public Protection Classification by the Insurance Services Office is a coveted designation for fire departments across the country and few earn it, says Grand Rapids Fire Chief Brad Brown.
Dying to Serve Tour: man with fatal cancer visits West Michigan to volunteer his help

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

” In January I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of metastatic prostate cancer and instead of going home and waiting to die, I decided I was going to go out and do some good in the world.”Doug Ruch has a prognosis of 12-18 months to live. His dying wish is to help as many people as he can with the time he has left. Funded through crowd sourcing on social media, he’s volunteered at 25 organizations in 23 states over the last two months.
Spring update on Grand Rapids' biggest riverfront projects

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Spring is a time of transformation. Along Grand Rapids’ riverfront it’s easy to see. A group of community leaders, partners and developers in Grand Rapids formed GR& Riverfront, an online hub detailing significant projects. First, Grand Rapids Public Museum’s renovation and exhibit space expansion. The museum is refreshing the riverside landscape with new ramps and stairs. The carousel restoration continues, and a new four-story tower is taking shape.