Alina Hauter

Montana

Multimedia Journalist at KTVQ-TV (Billings, MT)

Articles

Residents call for justice at Grand Rapids City Commission after Lyoya mistrial

2 days ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than a dozen people gathered at the Grand Rapids City Commission meeting Tuesday evening following last week's mistrial in the case of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr. Schurr was charged with second-degree murder after the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in 2022. Community members passionately called for justice for Lyoya and significant changes within the Grand Rapids Police Department during public comment.
Food Truck Fridays set to return to Grand Rapids this week

3 days ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Riverside Park in Grand Rapids will come alive this Friday with live music, merchant vendors, and dozens of food trucks for Food Truck Friday. The summer-long event was founded Alan Tomlinson, owner of the Underground Cookie Club, nine years ago. He said there are a couple of new additions to the festival this year. "Food Truck Fridays kicks off on May 16, coming up quick. It's five to nine at Riverside Park. We're on the north end of the park.
West Michigan doctors concerned as U.S. measles cases surpass 1,000

6 days ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — According to the CDC, the United States has officially surpassed 1,000 measles cases. With nine confirmed cases in Michigan, the uptick is worrisome for some West Michigan doctors, as they say the illness is highly contagious but extremely preventable.
Grand Rapids Catholic school celebrates election of new pope

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The excitement at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Grand Rapids was tangible as students and staff celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV with a party. Born Robert Prevost, the newly elected pope has close ties to West Michigan. "I think it's very cool that he is from Chicago and that's kind of near us and how he's the first American Pope," said 12-year-old Madeline Schuring at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Thursday.
Real ID deadline arrives Wednesday, here's what you should know

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan residents planning to fly within the United States should verify their driver's licenses or identification cards as the deadline for Real ID requirements falls on Wednesday. As of January 2024, Michigan began issuing new licenses. The updated identification cards feature a silhouette of Michigan with a star in the center instead of the traditional gold star in the top right corner, signaling Real ID compliance.
Ada Township settles lawsuit with Kent Co. Drain Commissioner's office

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

Ada Township reached a settlement with the Kent County Drain Commissioner's office Monday. The township filed a lawsuit against the commissioner's office last year, citing a lack of communication and notice regarding the county's proposed plans for the Knapps Corner Drain Project. The project has been ongoing for over a decade now. "This particular pond failed about 12 years ago, so there's no outlet.
Ticket to Tuition: First-time Michigan FAFSA applicants can win cash for college

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the launch of the "Ticket to Tuition" sweepstakes, a state-wide initiative meant to connect more college students with federal aid. Sponsored by the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), more than 12,000 students have already entered the sweepstakes.
It takes a village to pull off the Holland Tulip Time Festival

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

HOLLAND, Mich. — The Tulip Time Festival is a pride and joy for the city of Holland and it takes the entire community to pull it off. It's why there's a community planting day each fall, something Holland Christian High School music director Scott VandenBerg has participated in the past four years. He's given hundreds of students the chance to plant tulip bulbs on community planting day. "This year, we had just over 650,000 tulip bulbs that we planted. And it's our team in the city.
Grand Rapids City Commission votes to reduce voting precincts

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids City Commission voted 9-1 Tuesday night to approve a proposal that will reduce the number of voting precincts from 74 to 59 for future elections. The proposal sparked a lively discussion among commissioners and public commenters. According to Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp, 57% of Grand Rapids voters cast their ballots before Election Day during the 2024 presidential election.
DNR works with Silver Lake Recreation Association to make sand dunes safer

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

OCEANA COUNTY, Mich. — Whether it's off-roading or sliding in the sand, Silver Lake Sand Dunes is a part of what makes Michigan so great. However, after several accidents in recent years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with the Silver Lake Recreation Association to make the park safer. Two people died in separate incidents at the park last year because of crashes. "We had that one accident out there a year ago in the test and tune area.