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09-04-2025
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Vigil honors victims of crime in Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An annual candlelight vigil and prayer was held Tuesday to honor those in Kent County who have become victims of crime. Dozens gathered at the 63rd District Court for the vigil, all having lived through the unthinkable — losing a loved one to violence. The vigil was hosted by Silent Observer and the Kent County Victim Witness Unit. April 6-12 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which aims to help all crime victims achieve justice in whatever way they can. This year, the theme is kinship, in an effort to recognize the humanity of crime victims and survivors. Sheila Hall lost her son to gun violence in June. She told News 8 at the vigil that its events like these that help her continue to grieve. GRPD: Man facing charges in deadly June shooting 'I didn't really want to come, because I didn't really know what it was going to be about. I feel like everybody here we just share the same pain. We got the different children, or sisters or brothers, whoever the victim was,' Hall said. 'I feel some type of relief you know, knowing that we all share the same kind of pain. The rose, it just means life so there is light at the end of the tunnel but where that light is, I don't know.' While someone has been with her son's killing, she said the pain is still felt every day. Hall said she attended the vigil to be around others who have lived through the same things as her. 'It's a good light, good, sweet sound experience. I am not alone in this battle or in this situation,' she said. 'It's very important just to come out and share and be among the same people who have experienced or are experiencing what you are experiencing.' Another attendee, Diana Garcia, who lost her granddaughter in September of 2023, came to the vigil to keep her story alive. Vasquez was at a car meetup on Grand Rapids' southwest side, but Garcia said to this day, no charges have been filed. GRPD promises consequences for dangerous car meetups 'She really was the light of my life, and it was cut so short,' Garcia said. 'I don't always want to remember her dying, I want to remember everyone to remember how happy she was, what a good person she was.' At the vigil, over 150 names were read to the crowd followed by a bell ringing, as a way to continue remembering. No matter the situation, these families still share the same message: Violence does not have to be the answer. 'This is to honor them, to remember them that unfortunately so many of these young people, I saw so many pictures of young people that were shot by guns by violence, I don't get it. I don't get it,' Garcia said. 'Put the guns down, you might have a little spat or argument, but it doesn't mean that we should take it and destroy or take away a life,' Hall said. In observance of Crime Victims' Rights Week, The Grand Rapids Police Department's Victim Services Unit is hosting an event called, 'Option and Rights of Crime Victims' on April 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the police department. The event will be focused on teaching attendees about victims' rights and options through the civil and judicial processes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police provide update on search for 20-year-old Chicagoan missing after boat flipped in Wisconsin River
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WFRV) – The search for a 20-year-old Chicago man who went missing on Thursday after a boat capsized in the Wisconsin River faces continued challenges amidst water conditions. The Wisconsin Dells Police Department provided an additional update on Tuesday morning, saying that 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo from Chicago has still not been found. The original incident happened on Wisconsin landmarks to light up purple for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Marsy's Law anniversary Three boaters were inside: Francesco, a family member, 75-year-old Luis F. Di Filippo of Chicago and an unidentified person who made it safely to shore. Luis was amidst difficult water conditions, as the discharge rate for the Kilbourn Dam is up to 19,300 cubic feet per second (CFS). The average is about 9,000 CFS, and the limit for a safe search underwater is up to roughly 10,000 CFS. The rate is slowly dropping as crews continue to monitor it several times a day; however, these river conditions are reportedly too high and fast for a safe deployment of drones and divers to check areas of interest. Menominee students help release sturgeon in tribal waters alongside DNR Boats have searched the river from the Kilbourn Dam to Lake Wisconsin, aided by a group of volunteers from the Lake to the Pine Island Area. The family has been in discussions to hear more about the search. For more searches underwater, the river level must drop more and/or the temperature must rise, with the river temperature as of Sunday morning around 41°F. Anybody who is out on the river or alongside is urged to be extra observant and alert the Wisconsin Dells Police if they see something. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
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NE Wisconsinites predict wide-ranging impacts of Trump tariffs
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – There's lots of different opinions when it comes to the new tariffs that the Trump administration has rolled out. In Kaukauna, Lora Glasel, the co-owner of Recyclist Bicycle Company, said she isn't a fan. 'A lot of our products are going to be hit by multiple tariffs, so we are expecting the prices of everything to go up,' she told Local 5 News on Monday afternoon. Glasel said the parts and raw materials to make bikes come from all over the world and that the Trump administration has imposed heavy tariffs on some of the countries where these parts are made. She said they've stocked up on inventory in preparation for the rollout of the tariffs. She said it's uncertain how much more she'll have to pay for products for her bike shop, but fears that many products could be 25 to 65 percent more with the tariffs. She said unfortunately this will mean higher prices for customers at the store. Wisconsin landmarks to light up purple for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Marsy's Law anniversary 'Prices of our stuff will go up, things will become unaffordable for people and we believe leisure dollars will be scarce for people,' said Glasel. 'Our hope is that our community knows right now how much we need them to shop with us.' She said right now people are coming into the store to 'panic buy,' trying to stock up on items before the tariffs potentially inflate prices. President Trump has said that the tariffs will likely bring a little bit of pain to consumers in the short term, but sees a 'beautiful picture at the end.' 'I think for all small businesses temporary pain is tough, you don't have the means that some corporations have to absorb those costs,' Glasel said. The stock market has remained volatile amid the rollout of these new tariffs. On Monday, President Trump threatened additional tariffs on China. Congressman Tony Wied said he supports Trump's tariff plan and believes that it'll end up helping out the economy. 'We want to bring and the president wants to bring more jobs, more industrial jobs back to this country,' Wied told Local 5 News on Monday afternoon. 'Re-industrialize our great country.' According to the Associated Press, over 50 countries have reached out to the United States about launching negotiations to lift the tariffs. Proponents of the tariffs say this is a sign they're working and that the economy will eventually improve. Menominee students help release sturgeon in tribal waters alongside DNR 'We're in a very unfair trade situation, a very tough spot people have been taking advantage of us for a very long time,' Wied told Local 5 News. 'Every time we send out a product we're getting taxed and tariffed at huge rates.' Local 5 News has spoken to several dozen community members in both Green Bay and Appleton about the tariffs. Although this isn't to say that there isn't a large amount of pro-tariff people out there in these communities, all the people who spoke on and off the record to Local 5 News for this story said they had concerns about these tariffs. For Mike Gossen of Green Bay, he said he's worried about his retirement. 'I'm almost 50 years old and looking at retirement in the next 10 or 12 years, (so it's concerning) to watch your 401k's kind of dip down,' he told Local 5 News on Monday afternoon. 'I know the market roller coasters but it's a scary sight to see.' Jarrett Brown said he's heading to law school in Arkansas next fall. He said the tariffs have created uncertainty in the economy which has made planning for his expenses when he's a student difficult. 'My biggest concern is it's hard to plan because we don't know,' he told Local 5 News. 'When everything is in flux, everything is fluid it's hard to plan.' Forecasters with Goldman Sachs give the U.S. economy a 45 percent chance of entering a recession within the next year. Local 5 News spoke with a local investment advisor in Appleton who said he doesn't think the U.S. will go into recession, citing the size and diversity of our country's economy. 'Negotiate free and fair trade to bring jobs back to this country where we want them,' Tony Wied said about the purpose of the tariffs. 'We want our middle class to thrive, we want jobs, we want higher paying jobs for our great middle class.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Politics
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Wisconsin landmarks to light up purple for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Marsy's Law anniversary
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Landmarks across Wisconsin are lighting up purple this week to mark National Crime Victims' Rights Week and the five-year anniversary of Marsy's Law being approved by state voters. The 'Go Purple' campaign, organized by Marsy's Law for Wisconsin, aims to raise awareness for victims' rights and show solidarity with survivors. The effort aligns with National Crime Victims' Rights Week, observed April 6-12, and is part of a broader push to highlight how far the state has come since adopting the victims' rights amendment to its constitution. Appleton's 'The Book Store' to host 'Block of Books' event featuring 50 Wisconsin-based authors 'It has been five years since Wisconsin residents banded together to transform our criminal justice system by voting in favor of Marsy's Law,' said Nela Kalpic, state director for Marsy's Law for Wisconsin and a domestic abuse survivor. 'Since then, victims have been more informed, more involved, and more empowered throughout the legal process. They no longer have to sit quietly on the sidelines.' The 2025 theme for Crime Victims' Rights Week is 'Kinship,' a reminder that communities play an important role in supporting survivors and standing together against violence and trauma. In Green Bay, the downtown bridges, Brown County Courthouse, and Resch Expo Center are all scheduled to be lit in purple. In Milwaukee, locations include City Hall, the Mitchell Park Domes and several downtown buildings. The Madison Municipal Building is also participating. Drugs, weapons and cash seized in major Wisconsin bust following investigation Marsy's Law was passed in April 2020 with support from more than 1.1 million voters, winning by a margin of over 700,000 votes. It guarantees crime victims the right to be heard in court, to be informed of proceedings, and to be treated with dignity and respect throughout the legal process. More details about the campaign and a full list of participating landmarks can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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New Orleans councilman announces National Crime Victims' Rights Week events
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans City Councilman Eugene Green joined law enforcement officials and victims of local crime at an event to kick off Crime Victims' Rights Week. Green announced a schedule of events happening throughout the week starting on Saturday with a butterfly release at 11 a.m. at Longue Vue House and Gardens. Belle Chasse Bridge tolling to start April 3 Other events are set to include a prayer service, a peace walk, the NOPD's Adopt-A-Block & Thrive and more. The events will recognize people who have been impacted by crime. Former New Orleans judge to announce run for Orleans Parish sheriff 'The most important reason that we are here today is to say to those who have been victimized by crime that you have support, and you can see that support behind me. You have organizations that have components that will help you. Please recognize that you are not alone,' said Green at Tuesday's news conference. The full list of events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week is as follows: April 5 at 11 a.m. 7 Bamboo Road April 6 at 9:30 a.m. 1925 Ursulines Ave. April 8 at 6 p.m. 701 N. Rampart St. April 9 at 3 p.m. 1120 S. Broad St. April 10 at 10 a.m. 1300 Perdido St. April 11 at 6 p.m. Bayou St. John near the Naked Tree April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1922 Poland Ave. April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2021 S. Dupre hospitalized following Tremé shooting Florida woman guilty of embezzling from New Orleans car dealership New Orleans councilman announces National Crime Victims' Rights Week events Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in history Coastal flooding likely over the next few days Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
