Julie Dunmire

Grand Rapids

Reporter at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

Reporter @FOX17. Metro-Detroit native. Just a girl trying to remember to Tweet the news. Spartan forever. 💚🤍

Articles

Walker PD using virtual reality to help train officers

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

WALKER, Mich. — The Walker Police Department is utilizing virtual reality technology to help train officers. “With reality based training the idea is to get us in as close to real life scenarios and the unknowns that officers deal with on a daily basis.
WWII veteran’s Purple Heart saved from scrapyard ...Middle East

1 week ago | en.pressbee.net | Julie Dunmire

By Julie Dunmire Click here for updates on this story GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WXMI) — At a memorial on Grand Rapids Community College’s campus, veterans are honored. The name of one of those veterans is the focus of this story: David T. McMahon. McMahon’s Purple Heart was recently saved from a Georgia scrapyard. “A gentlemen that works at the scrapyard, junk yard, he ran across a Purple Heart in a World War 2 case,” local history buff Steve Quesinberry said.
WWII veteran's Purple Heart saved from scrapyard

1 week ago | kesq.com | Julie Dunmire

By Julie DunmireClick here for updates on this story GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan ( WXMI) - At a memorial on Grand Rapids Community College's campus, veterans are honored. The name of one of those veterans is the focus of this story: David T. McMahon. McMahon's Purple Heart was recently saved from a Georgia scrapyard. "A gentlemen that works at the scrapyard, junk yard, he ran across a Purple Heart in a World War 2 case," local history buff Steve Quesinberry said.
Memorial Day weekend firework burns Kentwood home

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

KENTWOOD, Mich. — Saturday night around 10, a firework accidentally caught a home on fire in Kentwood, according to fire officials. The home is near the intersection of 44th and Kalamazoo. No one was home at the time of the fire. Neighbor and Kentwood Commissioner, Clarkston Morgan, caught video of the fire after banging on the front door to make sure no one was inside. Memorial Day weekend firework burns Kentwood home “It happened so quickly.
Grand Rapids WWII veteran's Purple Heart saved from Georgia scrapyard

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At a memorial on Grand Rapids Community College's campus, veterans are honored. The name of one of those veterans is the focus of this story: David T. McMahon. McMahon's Purple Heart was recently saved from a Georgia scrapyard. “A gentlemen that works at the scrapyard, junk yard, he ran across a Purple Heart in a World War 2 case,” local history buff Steve Quesinberrysaid.
'Therapy and medication have saved my life': Primary care doctors help with mental health

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting the vital role primary care physicians play in mental health care. It’s important to understand how accessible support can be for those struggling with mental health challenges. Ashley Bartley’s mental health journey began when she started teaching in a new town. "It was my first time living really far away from home. I think that that, with the addition of the extra stress of being a high school teacher...
New rental car facility at airport supporting area jobs

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — FOX 17 took a tour of the construction site at Gerald R. Ford International Airport that will soon be home to the consolidated rental car facility, also known as CONRAC. The CONRAC will bring all rental car operations under one roof. “You and I as residents, we rarely rent a car from the airport. But our peak time in the summer, we invite folks into west Michigan. We invite visitors into west Michigan.
Kalamazoo community leader in "disbelief" at killing of security guard Montine Wiley

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire |Gwendolyn Hooker

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A community is in mourning after the death of 27-year-old Montine Wiley, who was shot and killed on April 12 while working as a security guard near downtown Kalamazoo, off the 400 block of North Street. Gwendolyn Hooker, director of the Kalamazoo Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence, expressed her shock upon hearing the news. "I was just in shock, and in disbelief," she said.
Muskegon's Western Market welcoming 8 new businesses May 24

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

MUSKEGON, Mich. — FOX 17 took a trip to Muskegon's Western Market in their downtown area on Tuesday, April 8. Small business chalets line the block, serving as small business incubators. More businesses are coming on May 24. In total, there are 15 businesses. Seven are returning this year, and eight are new.
Volunteers work to clean up Muskegon parks ahead of summer

2 months ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

MUSKEGON, Mich. — Volunteers hit two Muskegon parks on Friday, on a mission: to get some good spring cleaning done. McGraft and Smith-Ryerson parks both got a cleanup. The City of Muskegon Department of Public Works offers a free trailer of cleanup supplies for residents to reserve for free. Residents of Muskegon can call 231-724-4100 for scheduling.