Lauren Baker

3 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For the first time since charges were dismissed against former Michigan State Police Sergeant Brian Keely, the parents of Samuel Sterling are talking about the judge’s decision. Sterling died after Keely ran into him with his cruiser and pinned him against the wall of a fast food restaurant. Authorities were attempting to arrest him on outstanding warrants. While talking about their son, both of his parents expressed their love for him.

3 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An iconic staple has new owners for the first time in several years. Yesterdog owner Bill Lewis is handing over the hotdog helm after owning the spot for 49 years. When the place was built, he said he had no idea it would grow to this popularity. “Who could have thought this would have happened, on its own momentum. People talk to people that said they like this place, and there those people came. We've never advertised this. Advertised for 49 years.

1 month ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — After nearly two weeks, the Patmos Library is reopened once again. The library closed after the majority of its staff quit because of issues with the library’s board. Families like Diem Cao and her children were excited to see the library open. “During the summertime especially, I like to engage them, library activities, story time, coming here, doing arts and crafts here, you know, playing with the toys here.

1 month ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

HOLTON, Mich. — When you live a busy life, you know how important it is to have good transportation. Holton highschooler Jacob Unger knows that feeling all too well. His grandmother, Bonnie Unger, says he lives an active life. “He just wants to achieve life. He’s a straight-A student all the way through school. He does community service, National Honor Society, student council, advisory team. He runs the concession stands for his class. He helps with the blood drive.

1 month ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A recently proposed bipartisan bill package in the Michigan Legislature hopes to help families affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in our state. Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-Walker) and Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) have introduced a series of bills that would allow families to get free PFAS testing for children. The families would get a referral from their doctor and would be able to use that referral at a testing lab.