WGVU-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

WGVU-FM is a radio station that caters to the Greater Grand Rapids region in Michigan. It is operated by Grand Valley State University and broadcasts across West Michigan. The primary frequency for WGVU-FM is 88.5 MHz, which is licensed to Allendale, where Grand Valley State's main campus is located. It is also available on WGVS-FM at 95.3 MHz, licensed to Whitehall, serving the Muskegon area. The station primarily features a Talk radio format, including programming from NPR, as well as jazz music. WGVU-FM is part of a family of stations that includes WGVU-AM and WGVS-AM, which play oldies music.

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AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit

1 day ago | wgvunews.org | Alana Wise

Pharmaceutical company AvKare has issued a voluntary recall on several of its over-the-counter products for dry and irritated eyes, citing regulatory "deviations" identified during an audit by the Food and Drug Administration. "Health Hazard to the user is unknown," AvKare said in a statement on its website.
Republicans continue negotiations over budget despite divisions on certain policies

1 day ago | wgvunews.org | Barbara Sprunt |A Martínez

House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package of President Trump's domestic priorities that they hope to advance by the end of next week.
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

3 days ago | wgvunews.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

3 days ago | wgvunews.org | Russell Lewis

The commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
Stocks soar after U.S. and China agree to temporarily slash tariffs

4 days ago | wgvunews.org | Scott Horsley

Stocks opened sharply higher Monday after the U.S. and China announced a temporary break from triple-digit tariffs that had brought much of the trade between the two countries to a standstill in recent weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,000 points, or around 2.5%, shortly after the opening bell, while the S&P 500 index gained 2.6%. The surge in stocks come after the two countries agreed to slash the crippling tariffs for 90 days following talks in Geneva over the weekend.
Trump signs memo to help keep invasive carp away from the Great Lakes

4 days ago | wgvunews.org | Quinn Klinefelter

Environmental officials have long feared the specter of the invasive carp in the Great Lakes. The 60-pound fish can eat almost half their weight in a single day...and could devastate the lakes’ ecosystem. Now Trump has signed a memo that encourages Illinois to complete a barrier to the carp entering Lake Michigan, something state officials there had halted until they were certain the federal government would fund its portion of the project.
Students trade textbooks for life skills Friday at youth summit in Grand Rapids

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

Imagine what it sounds like when more than 1300 kids skip school for a downtown dance party at Devos Place. It’s the kickoff to the “Above the Influence” Youth Summit, a safe space for students to share conversations with peers on serious topics, and attend workshops led by students like B.J. Kimbele from Vista Charter Academy. “It’s called Prime and it’s about brotherhood and how siblings can help you through everything.”“Student leaders actually crafted this theme.
Vietnamese Americans in West Michigan mark the 50-year anniversary of the Fall of Saigon

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

In 1975, President Ford urged the nation to welcome Vietnamese refugees rescued in Operations New Life and Babylift. Grand Rapids became home for many, including the parents of Son Tran.
Christopher Schurr trial ends in hung jury

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Dee Morrison

After deliberating since Monday afternoon, the twelve jurors told Judge Christina Mims Thursday morning, they could not reach a verdict. “What I’m going to do is declare a mistrial.”Former police officer Christopher Schurr is charged with second degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya in 2022 after a traffic stop turned into a struggle over Schurr’s taser and ended with the officer fatally shooting Lyoya in the back of the head with his gun.
AG Nessel unveils revamped Elder Abuse Task Force website

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Jennifer Moss

A newly redesigned webpage for the Elder Abuse Task Force was unveiled by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Her office says the updated site offers a more accessible and user-friendly resource for those seeking information on how to recognize, report and prevent elder abuse. Michigan's Elder Abuse Task Force launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors – all working together to combat elder abuse.