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...
Heritage Hill neighbors share concerns about Voigt House
Heritage Hill Residents and the mayor of Grand Rapids made their voices heard Wednesday night concerning a more than century-old asset in the neighborhood: the Voigt House.
Jenison Public Schools rolling out new security measures
Nearly 6,000 students attend Jenison Public Schools, which means keeping everyone safe is no easy task.
EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sea lampreys are native to the Atlantic Ocean and were brought to Michigan through the Erie Canal over 70 years...
‘Full House’ star to appear at local church
WYOMING, MI - A star of “Full House,” “Fuller House” and numerous Hallmark films is coming to a church near Grand Rapids. Candace Cameron Bure just announced she will be going on a small tour to four cities across the country. Cameron Bure will be at...
