Whitmer: Thousands of Michiganders to have medical debt forgiven
DETROIT (WOOD-AM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says $144 million in medical debt is being forgiven for more than 200,000 Michigan residents. "Here in Michigan, we believe that being sick or getting hurt shouldn’t have to mean going broke," Whitmer said. "That's why I'm really proud of the work of our administration has...
Super Hideaway burglar pleads guilty after sentencing for similar crimes in Kent County
The suspect in an extensive robbery at Super Hideaway Gaming in Holland has pled guilty to breaking and entering with intent following sentencing for similar crimes in Kent County. Eric Cody, 39, is accused of breaking into Super Hideaway Gaming in November 2024 and stealing trading cards worth more than $15,000....
Kent County missing woman found, deputies say
A missing woman has been found safe less than two hours after deputies asked the public to be on the lookout for her.
Tonight’s Forecast: Storms early, few showers late
Partly cloudy to partly sunny, warm, and humid with scattered showers/storms. Some may be strong to marginally severe with wind gusts. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather team.
Section of Umatilla Street in GR will not be renamed after slain teen
“This community needs ways to honor those who we love and the lives we have lost.”. Instead of renaming a street to mourn the murder of one person, City Commissioner Kelsey Perdue thinks Grand Rapids needs a place to remember everyone killed by gunfire in the city. “Something even bigger...
Protesters promote ‘Good Trouble’ in Grand Rapids, other W MI cities
People protested in cities across the country, including Grand Rapids, Thursday as part of the “Good Trouble Lives On” movement.
15-year-old charged in shooting death of other teen
A 15-year-old is being charged in connection to a shooting in Grand Rapids that left another teenager dead in June.
Kalamazoo gets free bomb-retrieving robot from city of Grand Rapids
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Grand Rapids Police Department is giving its old bomb-retrieving robot to the city of Kalamazoo for free. Because it has an FBI-certified bomb squad, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is required to keep at least one robot in its arsenal. KDPS already has a...
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Grand Rapids area
Health officials have found West Nile virus in mosquitoes from three different areas in Kent County.
New Thai Restaurant Opens in Wyoming’s Growing City Center
There’s a new spot in town for authentic Thai food—and if you’ve been craving Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, fried rice, or rich, flavorful curries, you’re in luck. Thai and Beyond recently opened its doors at 1233 28th St. in Wyoming, taking over the space that used to be home to Beema Okaasan.
