John Ball Zoo launches new assembly program to engage students in wildlife conservation
Educators encouraged to sign up for various programs through Zoo. Grand Rapids, Mich. – John Ball Zoo is bringing the excitement and wonder of wildlife to schools and workplaces by hosting fun, interactive events featuring animals, activities and educational experiences. The Zoo’s education team is now booking...
Caring for BooBoo the Bear: A Keeper’s Guide to Aging Gracefully
John Ball Zoo in the process of installing custom scale to monitor bear’s fluctuating weight before and after hibernation. (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) John Ball Zoo’s coastal brown bear BooBoo is keeping an active schedule these days despite her older age. The animal care team tasked with maintaining her wellbeing is making...
Wyoming to revamp 2-mile stretch of road, adding new bike lane
WYOMING, MI – The city of Wyoming is planning to reconstruct roughly two miles of a busy street, reducing the number of lanes and adding a new bike lane. Prairie Parkway will be reconstructed from Michael Avenue to Wentworth Drive, with construction expected to start in 2026, Wyoming City Manager John Shay said.
Grand Rapids’ 20 Fulton Apartment Banner Finally Comes Down
The quirky “Coming in 2017” sign that amused locals for years has officially been taken down.
Weekly Wellness: epilepsy care and treatment options
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures due to discrepancies in the brain's electrical activity. Seizures can vary in frequency and intensity, and epilepsy is one of the most...
Founder of Mr. Burger restaurant chain dies at 90
Peter Christopoulos, the founder of Mr. Burger, died on Saturday, August 16, per his obituary. He was 90 years old.
Officials: Kent County resident dies after contracting West Nile virus
A Kent County resident who was infected with West Nile virus has died, the health department announced Thursday.
Michigan State Police find missing 80-year-old man with dementia in Ionia County
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers from the Lakeview Post found a missing 80-year-old man with dementia in Ionia County on Wednesday. MSP says in a Facebook post that troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of W. Long Lake Road in Orleans at around 7:00 p.m. after receiving...
Here’s when new 28th Street Raising Cane’s is set to open
The sign has been installed at the Raising Cane's location coming to the Grand Rapids area.
John Ball Zoo hosting upcoming hiring parties to fill seasonal job openings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – John Ball Zoo is hosting a number of hiring events to fill out its seasonal workforce, which includes exciting and unique jobs. The zoo’s hiring parties are aimed at filling various seasonal positions, including educator and guide roles as well as admissions, food and beverage, retail, face...
