WXMI
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WXMI, "FOX17" Channel 17 (Digital Channel 19) is the Western Michigan affiliate for the Fox television network. It is licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where its studios and offices are located (at 3117 Plaza Drive Northeast). Broadcasting at 1.7 megawatts of power from a 334-meter (1096-feet) tower located near Middleville, Michigan, WXMI has been owned by Tribune Broadcasting since 1998.
History
WXMI's original call letters were WWMA (West Michigan Alternative) when it signed on in 1982 as a locally owned independent; the station changed call letters to the current WXMI on August 15, 1983. The XMI at the time were said to stand for "Extreme Michigan." WXMI was the second Michigan television station to join the Fox network, announcing its affiliation in 1987, after WKBD had joined as a founding affiliate.
Like many Fox affiliates, WXMI has been committed to more local news than any other station in its region; however, WXMI produces only one newscast, which airs at 10pm. The newscast started in 1999 as a 35 minute newcast. It expanded in 2004 to one hour.
News
Newscasts
- Every night at ten. Occasionally delayed by Fox Sports coverage and long movies.
- Full hour weekdays. Half hour weekends. Followed by "Sports Ticket" on Sunday.
Slogans
- "At Ten It's News. At Eleven It's History." (since 1999)
Sports
"Sports Ticket"
A weekly half-hour sports broadcast airs every Sunday at 10:30. Brent Ashcroft and Tim Doty host this program which covers local, regional and national sports news.
"Blitz"
A weekly sports broadcast focusing on high school sports. During the fall, it's the Friday Football Blitz and Girls' Basketball Blitz. During the winter, it's the Basketball Blitz.
Major Personalities
- Michelle DeSelms was the original weekday anchor when the newscast started in 1999. She remains co-anchor for the newscast every Sunday through Thursday.
- Christian Frank was the original weekend anchor when the newscast started in 1999. He currently co-anchors the news with Michelle DeSelms.
- Peter Chan is the chief meteorologist. He worked at WWMT and the National Weather Service before joining WXMI in 1999.
- Brent Ashcroft is the sports director. He worked at WZZM before joining WXMI in 1999.
Ownership
- Sold in 1998 to Emmis Broadcasting, who in turn sold it to Tribune Broadcasting.
Trivia
One of the voiceovers heard on WXMI's promo and station identification spots is Chicago voiceover artist Dean Richards, who can also be heard on other Tribune owned-and-operated television stations.
References
External links
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