Travis Hicks

Oak Park

Anchor and Reporter at WSYM-TV (Lansing, MI)

Ferris State Alum | Award winning News anchor/reporter for @FOX47News, @NABJ Member

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A local family mourns the loss of their son

4 days ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

A local family mourns the loss of their son after he passed away the day after his 18th birthday. Yusuf Qawee death was caused by a condition he's been battling since he was 5. Watch the full story down below. A local family mourns the loss of their son after he passed away the day after his 18th birthday A local family in my neighborhood is mourning the loss of their son after he passed away the day after his 18th birthday. I'm your Eaton County neighborhood reporter Travis Hicks.
Soaring temperatures have our neighbors ready to stay hydrated at the Blue Grass Festival

5 days ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

Soaring temperatures have our neighbors ready to stay hydrated at the Blue Grass Festival. Mid-Michigan neighbor Rachel Doebler has been going to the blue festival all her life. Watch the video below for the full story Soaring temperatures have our neighbors ready to stay hydrated at the Blue Grass Festival I'm back at the county fairgrounds, where thousands of neighbors are enjoying live music at the bluegrass festival. But while they're enjoying the music, the temps are heating up.
The 53rd annual Bluegrass Festival is being held here at the Eaton County fairgrounds

1 week ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

CHARLOTTE, Mich — Meet Charlotte neighbor Wes Pettinger, who tells me coming to the Charlotte bluegrass festival has been his passion since the early 70sThe 53rd annual Bluegrass Festival is being held here at the Eaton County fairgrounds. Wes Pettinger has been coming to the bluegrass festival has been his passion since the early 70s. Watch the full story down below.
One worker dead, one injured after structural collapse

1 week ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

One worker dead, one injured after structural collapse at Potterville High SchoolEmergency crews were dispatched from Eaton County, Benton Township and Windsor Charter Township to respond to the incident. Watch the full story below. One worker dead, one injured after structural collapse at Potterville High School One worker is dead and another is injured after a structural collapse at Potterville High School on Monday, that's according to Benton Township Fire and EMS.
The Nation Outside organization helps individuals released from prison

1 week ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

CHARLOTTE, Mich — Nation Outside member EJ Jackson says the Nation Outside organization changed his life when he had no direction. The Nation Outside organization helps individuals released from prison find resources EJ Jackson tells me this organization changed his life.
Food trucks could potentially be coming to downtown Charlotte

2 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

Food trucks could potentially be coming to downtown Charlotte. I got reaction from neighbors and restaurants. Watch the full story down below. Food trucks could potentially be coming to downtown Charlotte Food trucks could potentially be coming to downtown Charlotte. I've taken a look at my neighbors' and restaurants' reactions to see if this is something they want to see or not.
Charlotte Celebrates returns this weekend

2 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

Charlotte Celebrates returns this weekend. Local restaurants could see a business boost. Watch the video below for the full story. WATCH THE FULL STORY HERE Charlotte Celebrates returns this weekend It's going to be a big weekend here downtown with Charlotte Celebrates coming back for another year. I caught up with local restaurants to talk about the boost to their business they could see this weekend.
Ella Sharp Park holds 20th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival

2 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

Ella Sharp Park held the 20th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival. On a picture-perfect Saturday, summer arrived in the city of Jackson. Watch the video below for the full story Ella Sharp Park held the 20th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival The 20th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival was held in Jackson on Saturday. Many neighbors came out and enjoyed games, food, and music. On a picture-perfect Saturday, summer arrived in the city of Jackson.
The future of Chicken coops in Charlotte is uncertain

3 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

The future of Chicken coops in Charlotte is uncertain. I caught up with one of our neighbors who wants chickens to stay so she can help our neighbors in need. Watch the video below for the full story. The future of Chicken coops in Charlotte is uncertain The future of Chicken's is uncertain in my neighborhood of Charlotte. I caught up with one of our neighbors who wants chickens to stay so she can help our neighbors in need.
Charlotte city leaders address neighbors' road concerns with new budget plan

3 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Travis Hicks

Charlotte city leaders address neighbors' road concerns with new budget plan. Longtime Charlotte neighbor Julie Kimmer wants safer roads all around town near the courthouse museum. Watch the video below for the full story. WATCH THE FULL STORY HERE Charlotte city leaders address neighbors road concerns with new budget plan I caught up with Mayor Tim Lewis, who tells me city leaders are addressing road concerns with a new budget plan.

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