Michigan’s Sweet and Tart Secret: Sours and Ciders You’ll Love
If Michigan’s beer scene is known for anything, it’s big, bold craft brews. With Grand Rapids proudly wearing the title of Beer City USA, it’s no surprise that hop-forward IPAs and barrel-aged stouts often steal the spotlight. But if you’re someone who leans more fruity than hoppy,...
GR museum director: Juneteenth ‘catalyst’ for awareness, equality
As Juneteenth approaches, George A. Bayard III, executive director and curator of the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives, says the holiday can drive meaningful awareness, particularly in underrepresented fields like STEM.
‘I’m not throwing any barbs at the chief, but I’m down here in the...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Several videos circulating on social media on Friday showcased the tail end of an encounter with Grand Rapids police and some men in the Boston Square neighborhood. On Friday morning, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said his officers were flagged down along Kalamazoo Avenue...
Downtown Grand Rapids pub temporarily closed
A longtime pub in downtown Grand Rapids has had its liquor license suspended and is temporarily closed.
Tremendous temperature spread over Michigan next few days; See if it’s shorts or a...
Temperatures will range from very summery to downright fall-like depending on where you are going to be hanging out in Michigan today into this weekend. We have several weather conditions going on that will produce around a 25 degree temperature difference today from the hottest area to the coldest area. The large...
Michigan AG Nessel files Amicus Brief in support of Job Corps
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief with 19 other attorneys general in support of Job Corps Friday. Job Corps is a nationwide program that provides career assistance and housing to over 700 Michigan Students across three centers located in Detroit, Flint and Grand Rapids.
Country fans brave traffic jams for Barry County concert
HASTINGS, Mich. — A two-mile drive down M-37 turned into a two-hour crawl just to reach the front of the Barry County Fairgrounds on Friday afternoon. "It's been pretty busy, but they've been flowing them through pretty quick," said Kevin Lee, who had been watching traffic from his front yard all morning.
Weekend Events to get you ready for summer
FOX 17 takes a look at some of the big events happening across West Michigan, from the Asian-Pacific Festival in Grand Rapids to Muskegon's 34th Annual Tractor & Engine Show.
‘Context is what’s important’: GRPD Chief responds to controversial arrest video
A video showing an arrest and subsequent altercation involving Grand Rapids police has sparked significant attention, amassing over 100,000 views on Facebook.
GRPD: Early morning shooting may have stemmed from fight
Grand Rapids Police say a deadly shooting on the southeast side of the city early Friday morning may have stemmed from a fight. Officers were called to a home on Cass Avenue near Garden Street around 1 a.m. GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom says the call originally came in for a...