Sam Landstra is a journalist for FOX 17: WXMI TV, focusing on local news in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With a keen interest in community stories and events, Sam covers a range of topics including local government, human interest stories, environmental issues, and cultural happenings.
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Sam's coverage is primarily focused on local news, with an emphasis on family and relationships, entertainment news, crime, and sports within the Michigan area. Pitches should offer unique angles related to local businesses, community events, or tourism in the West Michigan region. Additionally, sources who can provide expert commentary or announcements relevant to these themes are likely to capture Sam's attention.
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By: Sam Landstra
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A 'skyline-defining' development planned for downtown Grand Rapids depends on approval of a $565m tax incentive plan that would fund the majority of the $797m project.
By: Sam Landstra
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Packed into a refrigerated display case in the frozen foods section at the Walmart on 28th Street, sits a new addition to the store: Burek.
PARIS, Mich. — In its heyday, back when the American road trip had more pit stops and dads would routinely pull the family station wagon off the
By: Sam Landstra
WYOMING, Mich. — When the weather was warmer, local leaders in Kent County launched a campaign to find housing for 100 homeless people in 100 days, focusing especially on chronic homelessness.
By: Sam Landstra
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Like all longtime coaches, Mike Petrusma had his sayings. "Bear down," he shouted during faceoffs. "High and hard," he'd often say.
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Sitting in the backseat of a truck, two researchers shone spotlights into front yards and side yards as they slowly drove down a residential road.
By: Sam Landstra
WYOMING, Mich. — On a chilly Saturday morning, the Santa Parade again returned to Division Avenue for a mile full of holiday cheer and candy.
By: Sam Landstra
The Shortnose Cisco, a species of freshwater whitefish, likely went extinct in the Great Lakes the 1980s, scientists thought. Life found a way.
By: Sam Landstra
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Suspected of stabbing the president of the company where he was employed, Nathan Mahoney was arraigned on Wednesday morning, charged with assault with intent to murder and fleeing and eluding a police officer.
In a corner of Hudsonville, Craig Bykerk's creative take on Christmas trees can be seen from a nearby highway at night. That is, if you know where to look.
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