Jacksonville Man pleads guilty to bringing minor across state lines in Michigan federal case
A Jacksonville man arrested in an FBI raid earlier this year has pleaded guilty to charges in relation to the case in Western Michigan federal court. Hart L. Buckley, 24, formerly of the 500 block of South Westgate Avenue pleaded guilty to Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity on...
Missing Holland Township woman found safe in Ann Arbor, deputies say
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Jessica Boelema has been found safe, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office in an update on Monday. Deputies began searching for Boelema, 24, on Friday when she did not return to her adult foster care home in Holland Township. Previous coverage: Ottawa County Sheriff's...
Family mourns loss of boy, 5, in drowning
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The family of a 5-year-old is mourning his loss after his accidental drowning at a residential pool. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies responded Saturday, July 12, to a report of a child drowning at a Spring Lake Township house. If you purchase a product or...
Kent County Police Stepping Up Patrols in Response to Illegal Car Takeovers
This summer, there’s been no shortage of trouble tied to car takeovers in the Grand Rapids area—including shootings. Now local police are making it clear: these illegal events aren’t welcome here. What is a Car Takeover?. Don’t confuse them with your neighborhood car show. Car takeovers, sometimes...
Swimmers to complete Edmund Fitzgerald’s final journey 50 years later
Local swimmers are preparing to swim 411-miles from Lake Superior to Detroit to commemorate the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago.
Man in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Two Vehicles in Grand Rapids
A 24-year-old man is recovering in the hospital following a harrowing incident last Friday in Grand Rapids. According to details shared by the Grand Rapids Police Department, the man was struck by not one, but two vehicles while he attempted to cross the street at the intersection of Burton Street and Ionia Avenue....
Former west side mortuary opens as coworking space Cottage on Turner
Grand Rapids’ newest coworking space is in a nearly 100-year-old former mortuary building on the city’s west side, where two women have developed a community-focused workplace. The Cottage on Turner, located at 429 Turner Ave. NW, is a two-story, approximately 5,000-square-foot building that offers both communal and...
Today’s Forecast; Smoky sunshine and much warmer
A smoky haze will continue to fill the skies across West Michigan as temperatures climb into the upper 80s this afternoon. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
Sheriff’s Office asks for assistance in finding Holland woman
Deputies say 24-year-old Jessica Boelema did not return to her Adult Foster Care home in Holland Twp. on Friday.
Know the Law: Driving with No Auto Insurance
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of FOX 17. Car insurance is a bit like taxes: something we might groan about paying for, but something we know we’re required to do. But have you ever stopped to think about when is car insurance required,...
