Lauren Baker

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Many are concerned about the future of Medicaid, a program thousands of Michiganders are enrolled in, after recent legislation from the Trump administration. The state health department says 750-thousand Michiganders could lose their benefits under what the President calls his 'big beautiful bill' On Wednesday at the state capitol, advocates spoke to state leaders in Lansing about what could happen if the bill, already approved by the U.S. House, is passed by the Senate.

4 days 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.

5 days 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 week 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 week 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.