Kent County OKs $5M to demolish former hospital for new administration building
The former Kent Community Hospital building is on track for demolition next year to make way for a new county administration building. The Kent County Board of Commissioners approved a $5 million funding resolution on Nov. 6 to demolish the 103-year-old building at 750 Fuller Ave. NE at the county’s Fuller Campus.
Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
John Skelton, father of 3 boys who disappeared in 2010, nearing prison release
John Skelton, the father of three brothers who disappeared in 2010, is weeks away from walking out of prison.
Classic Cook’s Drive-In Rediscovered After 60 Years in Grand Rapids
The former facade of the old Cook's Drive-In, where you could get hot dogs, burgers, and 5-cent root beer, was recently uncovered in excellent condition.
‘Stop shooting’ signs placed in Grand Rapids where teens were killed
Dozens of signs that read “Stop shooting. We play here.” have popped up in a neighborhood where a 17-year-old was shot and killed a little over a month ago.
Tonight’s Forecast; Colder with Lake Effect Snow Showers
Heavy Lake Effect Snow will produce several more inches of snow West of US-131 with sharply colder air moving into West Michgian. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
Why Does Grand Rapids Smell Like Maple Syrup?
Most maple syrup in Michigan comes from the northern lower and upper peninsulas, so why does Grand Rapids smell like syrup?
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Michigan on flood alert as Midwest expects sustained rainfall. Great Log Jam of 1883 revisited in face of rising river levels.
Three teens hospitalized after crash in Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids Police Department says three teenagers are in the hospital with severe injuries after an early morning crash on the southwest side.
No injuries in Grand Haven-area crash, deputies say
No one was injured in a crash that left a vehicle rolled over on a highway south of Grand Haven, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
