Cassy Arsenault
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Southgate, MI, United States
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City leaders: Non-profit purchasing 177 homes for affordable housing is necessary
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich—A growing Grand Rapids hasn't come without growing pains for some families, especially when it comes to affordable housing. This week, plans are surfacing to put several local housing options back in local control. → Read More
Murder-suicide of principal, son “leaves a big hole in everyone’s heart”
WESTPHALIA, Mich. -- A local principal and his son with disabilities were found dead in their van in Montcalm County earlier this week in a suspected murder-suicide. → Read More
Allegan Co. residents in 2-year push for road repairs
GUN PLAIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A gravel or dirt road in West Michigan isn't anything out of the ordinary, but residents along 108th Avenue in Allegan County will tell you the road is in need of serious work. → Read More
Muskegon city firefighters “extremely concerned” about proposed budget cuts
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- Muskegon city firefighters are responding to comments made by the city manager about a proposed $600,000 budget cut to their department. City manager Frank Peterson spoke with FOX 17 Wednesday night about the proposed cuts. → Read More
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety looking to hire 40 new officers
KALAMAZOO, Mich. —It’s one of the toughest jobs in the United States right now. Not only is it dangerous, but they put their lives on the line every single day. Now, the largest fully integrated police, fire, and EMS department in the United States is asking for your help. → Read More
No new taxes proposed for Grand Rapids 2018 budget
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- The city of Grand Rapids is coming up on a deadline as officials near the end of their review for the next budget. Tuesday night they discussed what they’ll be investing in during the city commission meeting. → Read More
Third largest tutoring program in GR to shut down at end of school year before new law takes effect
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Fewer than 50 percent of third graders in Michigan passed the English Language Arts exam during last year’s state assessment tests. With numbers like that, Grand Rapids Public Schools have relied heavily on tutoring programs to help kids with literacy rates and test scores. → Read More
Heated hearing over Gun Lake marina expansion plan
ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A plan for a marina expansion on Gun Lake brought about 250 residents to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) hearing in Barry County Tuesday night. It's a debate that has been going on for more than a year now. → Read More
Pregnant women are dispelling myths about slowing down at the gym
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — CrossFit, obstacle course races, Olympic lifting are just some of the intense workouts that take serious strength from both women and men. When women become pregnant, though, some face scrutiny for continuing to compete. → Read More
Abducted Kalamazoo teen’s life-saving 911 call released
KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A 13-year-old girl is being credited with saving her own life after police said she called 911 after being kidnapped and raped. She was held captive at 39-year-old Dontrel Williams' home. → Read More
Robert Kozminski and other fallen officers of West Michigan honored in police memorial
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A police officer who bravely gave his life while on duty in Grand Rapids 10 years ago was honored at Richmond Park on Thursday along with several other officers who made the same sacrifice. The ceremony was in honor of Police Memorial Day, which falls on May 15. During the service they paid tribute to 29-year-old Robert Kozminski, who was killed in 2007. → Read More
A growing Grand Rapids pushes some out as housing costs rise
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Rapids is a growing city, and it's growing fast. New breweries, luxury apartments, and additions to the Medical Mile; all after the 2008 housing market crash. → Read More
Summer soccer tournament will honor teen killed in Kalamazoo shooting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- On Feb. 20, 2016, six people were killed in a string of shootings in the Kalamazoo area. Two of the victims, 17-year-old Tyler Smith and his father Richard, were looking at cars when they were shot. Now, Tyler's mom is announcing a major event in the teen's honor. → Read More
Grit Life getting obstacle runners race ready in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The ever-growing business of fitness -- diets, workout gear, workouts -- is changing all the time. Some people are finding their motivation through physically and mentally tough obstacle course races, and there's a new kind of training facility in Grand Rapids that's really giving people a challenge. → Read More
New form of physical therapy freezes you to below zero temps for health benefits
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—It’s a new wellness trend that's gaining in popularity, and it consists of people getting into a chamber that can get down to 180 degrees below zero. The bone rattling cold is said to have a lot of benefits according to enthusiasts of the therapy. → Read More
Driver uninjured after post flies off truck, through windshield
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A driver was not injured Friday when a post fell off a truck on and crashed through his windshield. The incident happened on 28th Street between Kalamazoo and Breton Avenue SE. Johnie Cole, the driver of the car, pulled out of the Enterprise parking lot a little after 8 a.m. Friday. He was heading to Cleveland to pick up his daughters. → Read More
Hundreds attend DEQ hearing on Nestle water pumping permit
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- It's a controversial topic that's been debated for months: Should Nestle be able to increase the amount of water they pull from Osceola County to 400 gallons a minute? The Department of Environmental Quality received more than 50,000 comments on the issue, and on Wednesday, hundreds of people showed up to a public hearing at Ferris State University to voice their opinions. → Read More
Dozens demand public apology from Grand Rapids officers who held boys at gunpoint
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Dozens of people demanded a change in police protocol after an incident where officers drew their guns on five young, unarmed boys. On March 24, Grand Rapids police had their guns drawn on a group of young boys who were walking home after playing basketball. → Read More
Judge rules against releasing 5 phone calls between GRPD officers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Judge Dennis Leiber on Friday ruled against releasing police phone calls in a case involving three Grand Rapids Police officers and a former Kent County Assistant Prosecutor. The officers are accused of letting then-Assistant Prosecutor Josh Kuiper go after a drinking and driving crash that injured a man. → Read More
Kids using YouTube, social media to chronicle their childhood
HUDSONVILLE, Mich.-- From Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, to Snapchat, it's really no secret it's a digital world, one in which your fingerprint is just as important as your online presence. It's no wonder kids are starting their social media debut from a very young age. → Read More