Breaking local stories:

Below is an example of a local story I broke that went viral within hours. Following my report, multiple national news outlets ( CNN, NBC News, The Washington Post, The NY Times) picked up the story, several of which sourced my original reporting.

Getting answers:

After uncovering a 4-minute gap in body camera footage released by the Grand Rapids Police Department in an accidental shooting case, I obtained the ‘missing video’ through the prosecutor’s office. New GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom responding to our questions, calling the lack of clarity & context throughout the process concerning.

Initial report:

Only on 8:

Secured exclusive interview with Michigan restaurant owner hours before she was arrested for defying COVID-19 orders.

More recent work:

Sept. 30, 2021: 4-year-old with one hand encouraged by professional violinist