Several school districts in West Michigan experienced snow days on Tuesday, while others remained unaffected. Various locations have their own unique considerations when making decisions, but as FOX 17 discovered, most districts follow a standardized process to inform their choices. According to Dr. Doug VanderJagt, the Superintendent for Hudsonville Public Schools, it is not a...
Lawmakers have returned to Tallahassee for another legislative session, and a Pinellas Park mom is urging them to prioritize curbing home insurance rates. With her renewal coming up in March, she hopes for some relief. Rates are Still Going Up Marisa Borgia, a Pinellas Park homeowner, recently expressed her frustration with the skyrocketing insurance rates...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general from multiple states. They have sent a letter expressing their support for the federal government’s efforts to evaluate and reschedule cannabis. The goal is to allow for federal recognition of its medical and research value. In a recent letter, the Drug Enforcement...
The Northern Michigan University hockey team suffered a disappointing loss over the weekend, not only losing possession of the Cappo Cup, but also experiencing a setback in the CCHA standings. NMU lost 5-1 and 5-2 at Lake Superior State to more than blow the three-goal advantage it had for the Cappo Cup entering the weekend...
MLK Day events took place throughout West Michigan on Monday, with Albion and Western Michigan University hosting their own commemorative activities. The MLK Community Celebration & Resource Fair in Albion began its seventh year at Marshall Opportunity High School at 5:30 p.m. Local organizations were recently showcased as approximately 300 attendees gathered for a complimentary...
At the Monday night rally, Republican candidate David Covey focused on addressing what he referred to as “the elephant not in the room – Dade Phelan.” Covey, whose literature says he is “a true conservative champion,” is the foil to what he and Attorney General Ken Paxton described as Phelan’s faux conservative posture behind which...
A powerful winter storm hit Northeast Michigan on Friday night, leaving behind a significant amount of snow. The region saw an accumulation of 12 to 15 inches, causing hazardous driving conditions and multiple vehicle wrecks. Additionally, over 4,500 customers experienced power outages as a result of the storm. A blizzard warning was issued early Friday...
A Detroit-area rapper, Supa Emcee, is currently facing charges after allegedly stabbing his wife to death. Supa Emcee, who had a scene cut from the movie 8 Mile, is now at the center of a tragic and shocking incident. According to local network WDIV, a suspect named Jimmie Brown has been accused of brutally stabbing...
The city of Dearborn has announced a new partnership with DTE Energy, aiming to power all city buildings with clean energy sources such as wind and solar power. This initiative is expected to significantly reduce pollution emissions by the year 2026. Dearborn has become the largest municipality in the state to join MIGreenPower, DTE Energy’s...
Ruby Bridges, at the tender age of 6, bravely challenged the forces of white segregation and embarked on a journey that countless children undertake every autumn: attending school. In a significant event that took place on November 14, 1960, Bridges, who is currently 69 years old, was accompanied by U.S. marshals as she entered the...