Behind Ottawa County suicide data: Gaps in care, new violence
Ottawa County saw 29 suicides in 2025, up from 25 in 2024. A new report highlights severe care gaps, especially for men, veterans, and western lakeshore residents. With firearms involved in 59% of cases, officials are urgently expanding mobile crisis care and safe storage initiatives.
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Politics
Democrats just won back Congress. Now they have to figure out how to deal with Trump.
Democratic leaders in Congress have just a couple of months to decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters.
Education
GVSU unveils degrees to blend technology across disciplines
Set to launch in fall 2027, the degrees are structured to blend advanced tech skills directly with health care, business, mathematics and the liberal arts.
Events
Museum honors Day of the Dead traditions with record attendance
The festive event brought together families and community members of all ages to honor the traditional Mexican and Latin American holiday.
