‘They Executed My Baby’: Da’Quain Johnson’s Mother Speaks Out After Killing
The family of 32-year-old Da’Quain Tre Johnson is demanding answers — and justice — after he was shot multiple times by a Grand Rapids police officer and later died at a local hospital.
Legendary West Michigan News Anchor Susan Shaw Retiring After 3 Decades at WOOD-TV8
A true legend in West Michigan news, Susan Shaw, has announced that she will be retiring from WOOD-TV8 after over three decades at the station. Susan Shaw landed her very first job reporting the news, working for 9&10 News based out of Cadillac, Michigan. She then worked at various stations in Michigan and North...
Saints Place Third, Rempalski Named Most Valuable Performer
Grand Rapids, Michigan - The women's track & field team concluded the two day WHAC Indoor Championships with a third place finish. The Saints tallied 125.5 points and recorded one conference champion on the day. Indiana Tech won the meet with 178.5 points. Madison Rempalski was named the conference's Most...
MDOT Announces Major Bridge Rebuild in Grand Rapids
A major section of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge in Grand Rapids will close March 2, 2026, for reconstruction. The closure is expected to last up to nine months with significant detours.
Michigan labor movement calls for safeguards on AI
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan’s labor movement is calling for guardrails on artificial intelligence. On Monday, the Michigan AFL-CIO, along with lawmakers, affiliates, union members and supporters, will meet to advocate for safeguards on AI and urge lawmakers to support related legislation. The Michigan AFL-CIO...
MLK Jr. Street bridge over US-131 to be replaced: What to know
Work gets underway next month to replace an aging section of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge over US-131 in Grand Rapids.
Deputies investigate early morning shooting in Gaines Township
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting in a Gaines Township neighborhood that damaged a home with people inside. No one was injured.
Today’s Forecast: Lakeshore snow showers, partly cloudy inland
The forecast from FOX 17 Chief Meteorologist Kevin Craig: A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Berrien and Cass Counties through 1 PM.. Lake effect snow continues in these locations with another 1" to 3" possible. It will be breezy and cold today with wind chills running in the single digits and teens....
MLK Community Center holds grand opening Saturday
The new Martin Luther King Community Center celebrated its grand opening on Saturday.
Michigan Weather Alert This Morning: 11° Wind Chill in Grand Rapids Today, I-96 Snow...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan wakes up to a cold, steel-gray sky and a biting 24-degree chill across Grand Rapids. A stiff north wind gusts near 25 mph, pushing wind chills down to around 11 degrees. In far western Mason,...
