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

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

1 month 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.
Family medicine doctor concerned fewer people are choosing the profession

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — FOX 17 took a trip to the doctor's office on Wednesday, in Corewell Health's new 275 Michigan Street building. The office is full of doctors who work in the specialty of family medicine. We took a closer look at family medicine and why fewer people are going into the specialty. “There are definitely more doctors needed in family medicine, as our population ages and the current family medicine doctors retire,” Dr. Lauren Snyder said.
Family attorney speaks after nearly 3 years since death of Patrick Lyoya

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's been nearly three years since Patrick Lyoya was shot and killed, initially stopped for a traffic stop for expired tabs. He was shot during an interaction with former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr. Friday, April 4 will mark exactly three years since Lyoya's death. At the end of this month, a criminal trial is set to begin. FOX 17 spoke with the civil attorney representing the Lyoya family on Tuesday.
Attorney, mother relieved surrogacy process will simplify in Michigan

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — FOX 17 has reported extensively over the years on a West Michigan mother, forced to adopt her own biological children that she had through a gestational surrogate. Now, Tammy Myers says what happened to her won't be repeated for any other Michigan family. It was her breast cancer diagnosis that meant growing Myer's family would require help.
MARCH: Child life month, Helen Devos Children's Hospital celebrates specialists

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — March is Child Life Month, a time to honor the work of child life specialists who support young patients at hospitals like Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. At Helen DeVos, Child Life Specialist Laura Ayoub plays a crucial role in helping children cope with the challenges of being in a hospital.
Habitat for Humanity Kent County building 100 homes in 3 years

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Habitat for Humanity of Kent County (HHKC) announced an ambitious goal on Tuesday: to build 100 homes in the next three years. So far, they've raised $6 million of the $8 million they say is needed to make it a reality. They're calling it the Imagine Capital Campaign. “We typically in the past have built around 15 homes per year,” HHKC Executive Director Bev Theil said.
ConAgra closing in Fennville, taking 85 jobs with it

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Julie Dunmire

FENNVILLE, Mich. — ConAgra told FOX 17 in a statement that the company would be ending its operations in Fennville come June 2025: "We have met with employees at our Fennville facility to inform them that we intend to close the facility by the end of June 2025. This decision was based on the need to operate our overall operations and facility footprint as effectively and efficiently as possible.