Prosecutors presented compelling evidence during a court hearing related to the murder of Samantha Woll, a prominent Jewish leader in metro Detroit. This evidence included phone records and a jacket stained with Woll’s blood. The suspect charged with killing Woll, Michael Jackson-Bolanos, appeared in court for the preliminary examination. A suspect has been apprehended several...
A recent national report has revealed that black children in Michigan are significantly lagging behind their peers in terms of graduating high school on time, completing an associate’s degree, and achieving fourth-grade reading proficiency. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Race for Results report, the academic performance of Black children in Michigan falls behind...
In a groundbreaking move, a brewery in West Michigan is set to make waves as it prepares to open the very first indoor pickleball restaurant in the state. Broad Leaf Brewery and Spirits is set to unveil its latest addition – two brand new indoor pickleball courts. Located at 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE in...
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...
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...
The city of Detroit recently experienced a significant flooding event, triggered by a combination of a water main break and a vehicle crashing into a fire hydrant. This incident has resulted in extensive water damage, road closures, and disruptions to the daily life of the city’s residents. The flooding was initiated by a vehicular accident...
As winter intensifies in Metro Detroit, the chilling cold presents a serious threat, particularly hypothermia. Hypothermia, a medical emergency occurring when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature, is a significant concern during Detroit’s harsh winters. To combat this threat, the city has set up warming...
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...