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Grand Rapids food pantry: Meijer Simply Give is key to mission

Days before the Meijer LPGA Classic begins, a food pantry in Northeast Grand Rapids is crediting the grocery chain’s Simply Give program with helping to keep its shelves stocked.
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Today’s Forecast: A.M. sun, P.M. clouds, showers, storms

The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Chief Meteorologist Kevin Craig: After some early morning sunshine today, there is a small chance for a strong storm or two this afternoon with gusty winds, hail, or an isolated tornado. The Storm Prediction Center has West Michigan highlighted in a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5
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Gas prices in West Michigan could stay below $4 a gallon for the rest...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in nearly three months after the U.S. announced an agreement with Iran to end the war over the weekend, and drivers in West Michigan could soon feel the impact at the pump. "If the strait remains open, if...
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We are only halfway through the year, and Michigan has already had 20 confirmed...

Thursday night's severe weather has been confirmed to have caused two EF-0 tornadoes.
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Tank & The Bangas set to uncork New Orleans vibe, poetry, ‘good time’ in...

Touring behind a brand new album, “The Last Balloon,” Tank & The Bangas open tonight for Trombone Shorty at Meijer Gardens. The Local Spins Q&A with this electrifying, eclectic band. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO, PHOTO GALLERY. In the city of New Orleans, the music clings to your clothes...
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Vivant event venue project set to begin construction this summer after city approval

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Vivant Brewery and Spirits plans to begin construction this summer on a project that will transform part of its former brewhouse into an event venue, now that the Grand Rapids Planning Commission has signed off on the request. The project will repurpose about 3,500 square...
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Ottawa County roads to be chip-sealed to extend life expectancy

OTTAWA COUNTY — The Ottawa County Road Commission is set to launch its 2026 seal coat program on Monday, June 15, targeting more than 58 miles of local roads. The $2.3 million infrastructure investment, funded entirely by the Michigan Transportation Fund, will focus heavily on resurfacing streets across Blendon, George
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‘Greenway’ extension breaks ground north of downtown Grand Rapids

Between Leonard Street Northwest and Ann Street Northwest near downtown Grand Rapids, construction has begun on the latest extension to the Grand Rapids Greenway, a decades-long project to connect areas of Kent County and Ottawa County together via multiuse, paved trails.
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Grand Haven and Ferrysburg Council to meet tonight

Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) -Grand Haven City Council meets tonight. At 7:00 p.m. before the regular meeting begins, Historic Conservation District Commission Chair Chad Fisk will present information on efforts to preserve Grand Haven’s historic landmarks. On the agenda at 7:30 council is set to review a Brownfield tax...
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Wyoming neighbors worried about plan for commercial development

A developer wants the city of Wyoming to rezone property near 52nd Street and Wilson Avenue to allow for the construction of a neighborhood commercial center.

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