FOX 17 - Local News

Fate of Kalamazoo Arena Still Up in the Air

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Kalamazoo County Commissioners decided to wait until next week whether to move forward with the new arena project.

On Wednesday night, a committee that researched the arena project presented the detailed plans to the Kalamazoo County Commission for the first time. After three and a half hours of debate, the commissioners decided to wait until next week to decide whether they'll move forward with the project.

Parents of Distracted Driver Accident Victim Issue Statement

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Police say a distracted driver caused an accident that left a 15-year old girl in seriously injured this morning.

Five Jobs You Can Get Now

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

We wanted to find out which jobs give you the best chance for employment with the least education and the most options for the future.

Michigan leads the nation in unemployment and the state is spending millions to re-train the workforce.

West MI Family of Veterans Honors its 148-Years of Service

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A sense of duty runs in the McManus family blood. Relatives have served for 148-years, dating all the way back to the Civil War.

They served proudly. Men and women of the U.S. Military, who then raise their kids to do the same. For these military families, the word 'patriotism' takes on a different meaning, especially today on Veterans Day.

Fort Custer Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Veterans are honored at the annual ceremony at Fort Custer National Cemetary

It was an act of congress in 1981 that made Fort Custer Post Cemetary in Battle Creek, a national cemetary. Each year they hold a special veterans day ceremony.

Administration Official: Obama Not Satisfied With Afghan War Options, Concerned Over Timelines

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:00 -0500

President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

Grand Rapids Remembers Nation's Veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A somber day in downtown Grand Rapids as dozens of people remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Grand Rapids City Job Cuts: 44 Police, 25 Firefighters, Total 125

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Two municipalities take different tacks on dealing with dropping revenue.

The City of Grand Rapids will reduce its uniformed police force by 44 officers and its fire department by 25 firefighters.

Kent County Jail Inmates Left in Van

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The department issued a news release explaining that the inmates were accidentally left locked in a "secure transfer van" in the garage of the Kent County Courthouse at Tuesday afternoon.

The Kent County Sheriff's Department is investigating how deputies left three inmates locked in a transfer van for nearly two hours Tuesday.

Peter Wege Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Senior Neighbors Organizations Honors Kent County's Seniors at Gala held at Klingman's Furniture

People enjoyed food, music and drinks at Klingman's furniture store in Wyoming on Tuesday night