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Creston businesses host holiday shopping event in Grand Rapids

On Wednesday, visitors to Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood along Plainfield Avenue can enjoy late shopping hours and art markets at over 15 participating businesses during Lights on Creston, an annual event.
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Mark your calendar: This year’s ‘Great Food Giveaway’ set for Dec. 23

Podcaster and radio host Eric Zane joins FOX 17 Morning News to talk about the sixth annual 'Great Food Giveaway', and how families can get a full Christmas dinner.
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Michigan founders of protein-packed ice cream make Forbes 30 under 30

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Three years ago, Michael Meadows and Paul Reiss were formulating an ice cream with the fitness crowd in mind. What began as a passion project, however, has propelled into the national spotlight. Meadows and Reiss, both 24, were selected to join Forbes 2026 30 under...
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New Country-Rock Bar to Replace Turnstiles in Grand Rapids

Fire Bird Bar is moving into the former Turnstiles space in Grand Rapids, bringing live music, southern comfort food, pizza, and a salad bar. The new country-rock venue is expected to open February 2026.
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Spencer Township roadway closed after multi-vehicle crash

The Kent County Sheriff's Office says four vehicles and one pedestrian were involved in a crash in Spencer Township. Parts of the roadway have been shut down for investigation.
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Grand Rapids bishop apologizes for past clergy abuse after state probe

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Bishop David Walkowiak of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids apologized to victims of clergy abuse but said the church has taken steps to prevent victimization, particularly of children. The bishop spoke Monday, Dec. 15, after state Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report detailing...
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Northbound US-131 closed for about an hour after crash Tuesday evening

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A portion of northbound US-131 was closed during the Tuesday evening commute after a crash. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the crash at 6:22 p.m. They said the scene was cleared as of 7:12 p.m. 13 On Your Side sent a crew to the...
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GRPS Board votes unanimously to approve new 2-year contract

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a new contract Monday night that would raise wages over the next two academic years.
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Careful! It’s Not Good to Use Rock Salt on Your Drive & Sidewalk

As snow blankets our roads, the struggle against ice is real. But what if there’s a better way to tackle those slippery sidewalks?
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Should juvenile lifer get chance at parole for 1995 murder? Judge to decide.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Paul Marcus Carter claims he is a different person after spending three decades in prison for a murder he and a friend carried out as teens. The now-46-year-old man says he’s ashamed of the acts he committed as a child. However, prosecutors believe the...

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