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

GOTTA GO? New downtown Kalamazoo bathroom hopes to solve potty problems

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In downtown Kalamazoo, there’s soon to be an additional public restroom. There's already one bathroom for the public near Water and the Kalamazoo Mall, on Water Street headed toward Edwards. The new addition will be a Portland Loo, a public restroom designed to be robust enough for urban environments and available 24/7. "Kalamazoo, like many cities, is a place that folks are in and around 24/7. There's not always businesses open.
New housing planned near Kalamazoo, with 400+ units by late 2028

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Housing is a top of mind issue for many Michiganders, but what about the solutions? Part of solving Michigan's housing crisis is, of course, building more homes. In order to do so, many local governments have changed their zoning ordinances to allow for more density and different types of homes to be built. That's the case for Oshtemo Township, where 48 acres of woods are going to be part of a first-of-its-kind project.
Parents of Samuel Sterling speak after case against Brian Keely dismissed

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Now-retired Michigan State Police Sergeant Brian Keely was initially charged in connection to the April 2024 death of Samuel Sterling. That case was moved to federal court, and recently dismissed by a federal judge. Tuesday, FOX 17 heard from Sterling's parents for the first time since the announcement. READ MORE: Federal judge dismisses criminal case against former MSP sergeant"It's been a lot. It's been a whole lot. A lot of downs," Andrica Cage, Samuel Sterling's mother said.
Kalamazoo Public Safety identifies man killed in May 28 shooting

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Public Safety officials say a shooting last week Wednesday took the life of 42-year-old Michael Powers. The shooting, according to police, happened in the early morning hours of the May 28. Police responded just after 1:30 a.m.It happened in the area of Riverview Drive and East Paterson Street. Police were flagged down, and 911 calls confirmed gunfire in the area, police say. Police say Powers was shot in the head and abdomen.
Walker PD using virtual reality to help train officers

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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...