Grand Rapids MI

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

A meteorologist answers one of the most common questions surrounding Michigan’s recent “Travel Not Recommended” statement.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids home is a complete loss after a large fire on Saturday afternoon. According to Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) Lieutenant Matt Sheffer, when crews arrived at the house, located on Canton Street SW near Ionia Avenue, there was heavy smoke coming out of all the windows.

Event organizers, first responders, fairgrounds staff and more are already preparing for another rendition of the Rock the Country music festival this summer, Aug. 8-9. For the second straight year, Hastings will play host to the festival, which brings nationally touring rock, country and rap acts to small towns...

Dr. Hilferty says in well-below-freezing temps, dogs should only be outside for a few minutes to use the bathroom. Hypothermia can begin in as little as five to 10 minutes, regardless of breed.