Robb Westaby

Grand Rapids

Traffic Reporter and Web Producer at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

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One year later, charges in the death of Samuel Sterling are still pending in court

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — April 17 marks one year since the death of Samuel Sterling, a 25-year-old who died after being hit by an unmarked police cruiser in Kentwood. The Michigan State Police sergeant who struck him has since retired and faces criminal charges. This case has been extensively covered by FOX 17.
New suspect info comes out on Grand Rapids police reality TV show

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The second episode of the Grand Rapids police docu-series "All Access PD: Grand Rapids" is out. And while we don't normally break down a reality TV show, interest in "All Access PD: Grand Rapids" has been evident since last week's episode. In the first episode, viewers learned that Cartiyae Pascal was a person of interest in the shooting death of 15-year-old Amelier Penn in 2024. Pascal has not been charged in Penn's death but is charged in an unrelated shooting.
Meijer Gardens announces biggest concert series ever

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

The 2025 Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Frederik Meijer Gardens will feature the biggest line-up of artists the series has ever presented, marking the Gardens' 30th year of opeation. There will be 34 shows from May 30 to September 14. Tickets go on sale for members at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 19. Ticket sales for the general public begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26.
Where are the biggest road projects in West Michigan?

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — “The number of projects is down a bit,” admits MDOT spokesperson John Richard. But there are several big ones, he notes. We’ve met inside the MDOT sign shop in Grand Rapids, an appropriate location, considering the number of signs that say “Lane Closure,” “Road Closed,” and “Do Not Enter.” We’re here for a review of highway construction projects planned this year by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Delays expected with I-96 closure for Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge demolition

2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

I-96 will be closed at Fruit Ridge Avenue during demolition of the bridge over the freeway. While the through lanes are closed, traffic will be routed around the demolition using the ramps in the interchange. The freeway will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday (April 4) until no later than 6 a.m. Monday (April 7).
Local Better Business Bureaus to become one state-wide organization

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For decades, consumers in Michigan have been served by two units of the Better Business Bureau: the BBB Serving Western Michigan and the BBB of Eastern Michigan and the U.P.The organizations are merging and become the Better Business Bureau of Michigan. “We are now one of the largest BBBs in Northern America,” said Lisa Frohnapfel, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving West Michigan.
Fruit Ridge bridge replacement underway in Walker

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

WALKER, Mich. — In Walker, residents are both looking forward to and dreading the replacement of the Fruit Ridge Avenue Bridge over I-96. The bridge, built in 1961, is showing significant signs of aging, leading to this major construction project, slated to last until November.
Rockford area street closure addresses ‘reckless driving behaviors’

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Jericho Avenue will be closed south of the Rogue River for work to address “reckless driving behaviors,” as described by the Kent County Road Commission. The busy street south of Rockford will be closed between Ella Terrace to the north and Peter Creek Drive to the south from March 19 through April 2 for the first of two phases. The second phase of work will come later in the summer of this year.
Golden ‘roads’ scholar: Robb Westaby celebrates 50 years on the air

Nov 25, 2024 | fox17online.com | Chris Bovia |Robb Westaby

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hard to believe, but Robb Westaby has been on the air for 5 decades!Born and raised in California, our resident Dodgers fan jokes that he’s probably the anti-cliché for this home state. He’s never been surfing and never been in the movies—though it’s hard not to meet a star or two in the broadcast industry.
Snowplow rules of the road: Staying safe this winter

Nov 21, 2024 | fox17online.com | Robb Westaby

GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — “It was Christmas day, my first year plowing. I plowed Lake Michigan Drive. I was running the shoulder, and a van went to pass me, and they got lost in the slush and hit a car head on, coming the other way.”An incident early in Ian Foltz’s career as a snowplow driver is a clear indicator as to why drivers should be cautious around snowplows that are clearing the roads. He is a veteran of 11 years driving a plow for the Ottawa County Road Commission.