PD: Woman hit, killed by train on Grand Rapids’ south side
A woman was hit and killed by a train Tuesday afternoon in Grand Rapids, police say.
See the 10 Grand Rapids area school districts paying teachers the least on average
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Amid a continued statewide teacher shortage, educators, school district and union leaders and lawmakers have highlighted increased pay as one way to retain experienced teachers and recruit new ones. The salaries of Michigan teachers continue to rank among the lowest in the nation. If you purchase...
Grand Rapids listed among America’s 25 best‑run cities
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - For the third consecutive year, Grand Rapids is listed among America’s 25 best‑run cities. The city placed 22nd overall, according to WalletHub’s newly released 2025 report on municipal operating efficiency. That’s up one spot from last year and six spots from 2013.
Two Dark Sky Parks Surprisingly Close To Grand Rapids
As sad as I am to say, I am not an astronomer. I did pass an astronomy class in college, if that counts for anything. But ultimately, like most people, I just really like looking at the stars. I grew up in the country, and we'd spend nights around the bonfire finding different constellations and watching for shooting...
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: 5 arrests in Grand Rapids, 7 hurt, 1 killed in Kalamazoo
FOX 17 took a look at weekend crime over the holiday in two major West Michigan cities: Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids
‘Quick decision’: Good Samaritans help men out of water after plane crash
Two men in their 80s were hospitalized after a plane crashed into the water near a Georgetown Township airport Tuesday, authorities say.
This Is When Grand Rapids’ Sunsets Will Be Noticeably Shorter
To me, July has always been when summer feels like it's in full swing. Staying up late for the Fourth of July, the HEAT (especially this year, when cities all around Michigan broke heat records towards the end of June), that's when my family always goes camping and spends days at a time sitting on the beach.
Michigan’s Hidden Equity Tax Could Cost Sellers More Than They Expect
More Michigan sellers are getting taxed on decades of home appreciation. Equity-rich owners across the state are feeling the squeeze.
Hot ‘n Now to open new location in West Michigan this summer
Hot 'n Now is continuing to expand their brand in Michigan with two new locations opening in 2025, including one in Wayland.
5 takeaways from data center boom in Grand Rapids area
KENT COUNTY, MI — Microsoft has been quiet since its purchase late last year of 316 acres in Gaines Township for $45.3 million. The purchase has sparked speculation that the tech giant will build a data center to rival Switch, who has been operating in the area since 2017 and is working on a $700 million expansion.
