Former Grand Rapids officer’s state of mind, not Patrick Lyoya’s, focus of murder trial
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Former Grand Rapids police Officer Christopher Schurr’s state of mind will be at issue in his upcoming murder trial – not what Patrick Lyoya was thinking before their deadly confrontation, a judge said. Schurr shot Lyoya in the back of his head after...
12 tornadoes now confirmed in Michigan after massive, deadly storm outbreak
The National Weather Service has confirmed a twelfth tornado touchdown during a massive line of deadly storms that swept across Michigan on March 30. It also said survey teams continue to look at a couple more areas that could show signs of twister damage. It’s unusual for it to take...
Is an Enhanced ID the Same as Real ID? What to Know Before Deadline
Residents in a handful of U.S. states are not required to upgrade to new REAL IDs if they already possess an enhanced driver's license. Americans are less than one month away from the May 7, 2025, deadline for requiring REAL ID to board U.S. domestic flights. The process has been...
Amish community in Michigan repairs tornado damage before meteorologists could complete survey
As tornadoes tore through parts of the Midwest during a recent severe weather outbreak, communities in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana were already in recovery mode minutes after the twisters struck, presenting a challenge for National Weather Service meteorologists in determining the exact strength of these...
As bears move into Mid-Michigan, DNR gives advice on how to coexist
MIDLAND, Mich. - Bears are expanding their range in Michigan. As many as 2,000 bears now live in the Lower peninsula, ranging from Traverse city to as far south as Grand Rapids and Midland. In response, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is giving advice on how to keep yourself...
SVSU student’s visa revoked after incident, likely must leave U.S.
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A student at Saginaw Valley State University is among several international students across Michigan whose visas allowing them in the U.S. will be revoked. Six public universities in Michigan, including SVSU and Central Michigan University, have confirmed that members of their...
Michigan School District Pleads With Parents To Stop Smoking Pot
A school district in Michigan is pleading for a certain group of people to stop smoking pot, and ironically it's not the students. Even though both medical and recreational marijuana are legal in the state of Michigan for adults 21 and over, there are obvious restrictions on where you can smoke pot. You can't smoke...
Tonight’s Forecast: Clear early, but cold & cloudy late
Partly sunny and chilly today with highs only in the mid/upper 30s. Next rain/snow chance arrives Wednesday afternoon. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather team.
Grand Rapids Rapids Restoration Project Halted
Grand Rapids White Water (GRWW)'s dream of returning the "rapids" to the Grand River started in 2009 and has seen numerous setbacks over the years. But finally, last year, the project was approved by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (GLE), finally issued a permit was issued for the project. All...
More snow in forecast, but look at these weekend temperatures
It’s the time of year when temperatures can rebound quickly. We will enjoy that rebound soon, as in this weekend. Before the rebound we have another little bout of snow to contend with even in southern Michigan. We probably aren’t going to like this but Wednesday night and Thursday...
