Tessa DiTirro
FOX 17
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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West Michigan puts $37,000 in books into the hands of young readers
We put the call out, and you answered in a big way; raising more than $37,000 last year in our If You Give A Child A Book Campaign. → Read More
West Michigan kids get started on their personal libraries
In total, $1M has been raised across all Scripps-owned television stations -- or more than 221,000 books. → Read More
Inaugural Double Dutch Challenge invites runners from all over to Tulip Time
You can now be one of the first to complete the Double Dutch Challenge by finishing two upcoming races in West Michigan. → Read More
Tulip Time is looking for your quilt
The show expects over 100 pieces— all from local artists. You can even enter for a chance to take home your own commemorative Tulip Time quilt! → Read More
Tulip Time puts call out for volunteers
Many hands make light work. Organizers of the massive festival are looking for hundreds of volunteers to help make Tulip Time '23 the best yet. → Read More
Dutch bicycle band makes United States premiere at Tulip Time
More than 100 years after the father of a Grand Rapids man formed a marching band in the Netherlands, the band is slated to make its first appearance in the United States. → Read More
Social media reunites Holland man with late mother's beloved first car
Klay the youngest of 5 boys shared a special bond with his Mom. Little did he know, a big part of her life is still very much alive in Grand Rapids. → Read More
"A long time coming": Kalamazoo armory to become more inclusive
New and expanded female restrooms, a lactation room, and men's facilities will make all soldiers feel included. The project is part of a statewide $100 million investment into Michigan's armories. → Read More
Hudsonville family uses type 1 diagnosis to teach other families how to manage
The CDC reports from 2001 to 2009 there was a 21% increase in type 1 diabetes in kids and teens under 20. More than 2-million people are expected to have type 1 by 2040. → Read More
Halloween Craft Idea: Cat Pumpkin
A fun Halloween craft for your family members of all ages, a painted pumpkin transformed into a cute kitty cat. → Read More
Martial arts athletes earn medals at world championships
11 martial arts athletes earn medals, represent Team USA at the World Kickboxing and Karate Championships → Read More
What your family needs to know about fire safety
The week is the longest public health campaign in the United States, specifically observed October 9-15 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. → Read More
Middleville mother honors loss of infant daughter with memorial boxes
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. A devastating grief journey so many families face. → Read More
Brody's Be Cafe: Three years serving signature drinks and smiles
A coffee shop in Ada is celebrating three years serving up hand-crafted beverages and treats. Brody's Be Cafe employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. → Read More
Back to School adds a bit of normalcy for patients in Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Just like all the other kids-- patients at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital get to hold up these signs with their biggest smiles for their very own first day of school pictures. → Read More
Love and listening: Senior volunteers making a big difference in classrooms
The Foster Grandparent program utilizes the knowledge and experience of our senior population to make a difference and positively impact the children and youth within the local community. → Read More
A look inside school building safety
For your children to learn and their teachers to teach, everyone inside school needs to feel safe and secure → Read More
Behind the Numbers: Looking at the impact of safety program OK2SAY
U.S. Secret Service recognized OK2SAY as one of the best programs in the nation when it comes to preventing school attacks → Read More
Clipper captain to celebrate 100th birthday aboard ship
Docked in Muskegon Lake is a piece of history called the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper. The preserved steamship is a national historic landmark, and it still has a captain at its helm. → Read More
First ever Muskegon Pride Festival this weekend
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The first ever Muskegon Pride kicks off tomorrow. Downtown will be filled with entertainment, vendors, and most importantly: inclusivity for all. The Muskegon Pride Center worked with the city and businesses to put the first ever Muskegon Pride Festival together. President Jeffrey Pienela says the weekend is a long time coming. "So, from the roundabout down on Western from the… → Read More