Samantha Mesa
Anchor at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
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5 days ago |
fox17online.com | Samantha Mesa
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the world learns more about the new Pope Leo the Fourteenth, FOX 17 News spoke with three seminarians from the Diocese of Grand Rapids who are currently studying in Rome. They've had a front seat bearing witness to history, sharing what it's been like to be there for a death of a Pope, Conclave and the introduction of a new faith leader. The moment white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, captivating the world...
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5 days ago |
fox17online.com | Samantha Mesa
KENTWOOD, Mich. — Kentwood police say one person was killed after a two-vehicle crash on 28th Street and Radcliff Avenue Friday afternoon. Police say the crash happened around 4:42 p.m. They say first responders tried to save the passenger, but they were pronounced dead on the scene. The drivers of both vehicles involved were taken to local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
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1 week ago |
fox17online.com | Samantha Mesa
New information regarding a string of larcenies from vehicles that occurred in campus area neighborhoods on May 7. Kalamazoo Public Safety's tells FOX 17 News a juvenile has been arrested with drone assistance after more than 30 vehicle break-ins in campus. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody late Wednesday night following a string of more than 30 larcenies from vehicles in campus-area neighborhoods.
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3 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Samantha Mesa
GRANT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A bill in Lansing could extend workers' compensation to part-time and paid on-call firefighters who are injured while responding to emergencies, but volunteers would remain without coverage under the current proposal. Gilbert Flores, a volunteer firefighter with Grant Township Fire and Rescue, was injured fighting a recent brush fire. When getting medical care, paramedics found signs of a life-threatening condition.
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4 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Samantha Mesa
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new partnership aimed to support local businesses is being called a game changer. The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, Opportunity Resource Fund, and Northern Initiatives launched a $1.2 million loan program on Thursday, April 17, to support Latino-owned businesses in Kent County. I spoke to investors and local companies on why the future of Latinos in West Michigan is bright.
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