Track & Field Teams Compete at Bill Clinger Classic
ALLENDALE, Mich. – The Chicago State University track teams hit the track for the Bill Clinger Classic hosted by Grand Valley State University. The Cougars had numerous top finishes on the day competing against great competition from around the region. The men's side was led by Xavier who had...
Byron Center nonprofit helps Wyoming apartment fire victims rebuild with essential items
WYOMING, Mich. — A Byron Center nonprofit is stepping up to help dozens of residents displaced by Monday's apartment fire at Crossroads Apartments in Wyoming. The Buist Community Assistance Center opened its doors Friday and Saturday to provide essential items and support for neighbors who lost everything in the blaze.
Officials pitch small homes to help solve housing shortage as Ottawa County reviews options
OTTAWA COUNTY — The starter homes of Ottawa County have become a thing of the past, replaced by sprawling subdivisions of 2,500-square-foot residences and luxury rentals, leaving a gaping void for young professionals and downsizing seniors. Now, as the county assesses its housing needs over the next five years,...
Weekend Forecast: Snow developing tonight into Sunday
West Michigan is on the northern side of a major winter storm system which will produce snow across southern Michigan tonight into Sunday. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
New roundabout coming to Kentwood intersection this summer
KENTWOOD, MI – A Kentwood intersection will undergo a $4.58 million makeover this summer with the construction of a new traffic circle and the reconstruction of two deteriorating roads. The new traffic circle will be built at the intersection of Shaffer Avenue and 36th Street, with construction starting in...
Warming Centers in Ottawa County
Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – Starting today and lasting throughout the weekend, temperatures are expected to drop to dangerous single-digit levels, including “feels like” temperatures as low as -25º in some areas of the county. Please avoid going outdoors for nonessential reasons or for extended periods...
Local Farms Lend A Hand In Bean Cleanup After Truck Flips
Picture this: a semitruck spills a mountain of pinto beans on a snowy road, and the community jumps in to help. What unfolded next is something to hear.
Major winter storm to brush West Michigan into Sunday evening
MICHIGAN, USA — The past seven to 10 days across West Michigan have been wild in terms of winter weather. Relentless snow and cold canceled school for the whole week for some. Totals along the lakeshore have climbed over one or two feet within the past week. Arctic air...
Winter Storm Makes Oklahoma Interstate A Mess
Whiteout Chaos: 100+ Vehicle Pileup On Michigan’s I-196 The scene was apocalyptic after dozens and dozens of vehicles ran into each other or slid off a snowy interstate in western Michigan on Monday. The massive pileup shut down a long stretch of I-196 between Hudsonville and Zeeland. See the chaos as Michigan State...
NWS ‘Travel Not Recommended’ Warnings Are Not ‘Get Out Of Work’ Cards
A meteorologist answers one of the most common questions surrounding Michigan’s recent “Travel Not Recommended” statement.
