Rebecca Russell
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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WMU College of Aviation dean weighs in on Boeing 737 Max grounding
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday the United States would join several other countries in grounding Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Dave Powell, the dean of Western Michigan University's College of Aviation, spoke with FOX 17 about the decision. → Read More
Clerical error sidelining Special Olympics athlete
DORR TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Special Olympics athlete and her family are asking for changes after a clerical issue kept her from competing in a state championship game. → Read More
Pilot describes landing on highway: ‘There’s no way we would’ve made it’
ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It was a close call for a pilot in Kent County Thursday afternoon when he and a man he was training were forced to make an emergency landing on a stretch of M-37. Steven Chanter has almost 20 years of flying experience. While he’s experienced engine issues and emergency landings before, he’s never experienced anything like this. → Read More
Pilot describes emergency landing: ‘There’s no way we would’ve made it’
ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It was a close call for a pilot in Kent County Thursday afternoon after he and a man he was training were forced to make an emergency landing on a stretch of road. Steven Chanter has almost 20 years of flying experience. While he’s experienced engine issues and emergency landings before, he’s never experienced anything like this. → Read More
Fertility doctor warns of pop-up boutique egg freezing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As research advances, more women are choosing to freeze their eggs. They're pushing back having kids, but keeping their eggs from growing older with them. With that, new options for freezing eggs are emerging: pop-up boutique-style stores are a growing trend. → Read More
New virtual reality gaming center opens in Greenville
GREENVILLE, Mich. — A new business has opened up in Montcalm County sending customers into the virtual world of their choosing. It's called Twisted Reality Gaming, started by a 21-year-old college student. → Read More
Documents detail violations leading to closure of Wyoming child care center
WYOMING, Mich. — New details are emerging after a Kent County child care center announced it was closing their doors last month. Last month, the Spartan Stores YMCA said the child care center would close March 29 after a comprehensive review of their program and discussions with state licensing officials. → Read More
Dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm ready for adoption in GR
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dogs once destined to be killed are now safe in Grand Rapids and ready for adoption. Three dogs were rescued from brutal living conditions in South Korea, some meant to be sold as meat. → Read More
West MI dermatologist discusses ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ phenomenon
**Warning: Some of the content in this article may be disturbing to some viewers.** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Videos of people popping zits and cysts has become a trend these days. The woman commonly known as Dr. Pimple Popper has gone viral for her cringe-worthy posts, even landing a show on TLC. → Read More
Allendale school program helps 56 homeless students in district
ALLENDALE, Mich. — A school district in Ottawa County is working to ease the lives of its students experiencing homelessness. There are 56 students in Allendale School District that are considered homeless. → Read More
Caught on camera: Grandville officer helps man with tie for son’s school dance
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — A Kent County police officer is getting some recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty, with the entire thing caught on camera. → Read More
Residents, businesses frustrated after BC boil water advisory
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A boil water advisory for Battle Creek and surrounding areas continues Tuesday night after a main water line was hit, possibly releasing contamination. There’s no timeline as far as when the boil water advisory will be lifted, which is causing a headache for residents and area businesses. → Read More
From West MI to Westminster: Rescue dog competes on national stage
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. — From West Michigan all the way to Westminster Dog Show: on Tuesday, a Kent County dog strutted across the stage at Madison Square Garden competing for 'Best in Show'. Morgan Scandura adopted their corgi, Pogo, four years ago from a shelter hundreds of miles away. → Read More
Man loses two dogs, all of his belongings in Newaygo Co. fire
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — A West Michigan family is helping a man get back on his feet after he lost everything in a fire over the weekend. Brett Alcumbrack had been staying at a friend’s home in Newaygo County and everything he owned was inside: including his two dogs, his sister says were like his kids. → Read More
‘You’re Killing Me, Grand Rapids’: Friend duo starts local true crime podcast
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The true crime trend has taken the world by storm the last few years. Documentaries and podcasts about serial killers and murder cases are released regularly. → Read More
Google’s Super Bowl commercial highlights new job search engine for veterans
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A commercial airing during Sunday night's Super Bowl highlighted a new feature by Google. The 60-second ad showcased a new feature that helps connect veterans with jobs using their experience in the service. → Read More
Snow piled on roof could lead to home damage over the weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a wild week of weather in West Michigan, snow is piling up on a lot of roofs. If that snow sits there over the weekend, it could do some serious damage. → Read More
Grand Rapids residents deal with largest snow storm of the season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Residents in Grand Rapids dealt with nearly a foot of snow on Monday. There were a lot of cancellations, meaning a lot of people got to stay home, but many still had to go out on the roads. The sound of snow shoveling was all too familiar, as residents saw snow pile up throughout the day. → Read More
Carbon monoxide detector saves lives of Walker family
WALKER, Mich. — The Walker Fire Department is crediting a carbon monoxide detector with saving the lives of a family. Last April, Jessica Mitchell called the fire department to install a detector in her family’s home after seeing a news story about a family who died to carbon monoxide poisoning in a vacation rental home. → Read More
Community gathers to dedicate gym to late principal
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — The Grandville community remembered one of their own Friday night at a high school basketball game. Grandville High School dedicated its gymnasium to Chris Vanderslice, who passed away last year after a four-year battle with leukemia at the age of 40, leaving behind a wife and two daughters. → Read More