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Kentwood PD: Pedestrian hit by car, killed

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in Kentwood Sunday night, police say.
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Man caught with lethal fentanyl, carfentanil after Wyoming shooting faces federal charges

WYOMING, Mich. — A man arrested in connection to a Wyoming shooting in March is now facing federal charges for intent to distribute fentanyl and carfentanil. Ramico Jovon Earvin, also known as “Pooh,” a 43-year-old man from Wyoming, is charged with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams...
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Kent County Man Gets a Lucky Big Lottery Surprise!

Some times it is just meant to be. We don't know how, we don't know why, but what happens in our life appears to destined to be. For a Kent County man, buying a lottery ticket seems as if it was supposed to be. TV13 On Your Side reported this...
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Hundreds of supply-filled backpacks gifted, community came together at back-to-school fair

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An event Sunday brought help to hundreds of families starting the school year, all because of a team of Grand Rapids businesses and their desire to reach out. The Rocks Trash Service Back-to-School Fair gave out hundreds of backpacks for free, but the event went...
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Essential Rules For Drivers Around Stopped School Buses

Stay informed on how to safely share the road with school buses in West Michigan as students head back to school.
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Humidity lingers under partly cloudy skies Sunday

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Humidity will continue as sun becomes more prevalent later in West Michigan Sunday. TODAY A mix of sun and clouds is expected through the day, with a better chance of sun into the later afternoon and evening. Temperatures will dial back to the lower 80s, but humidity will linger with dew...
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Local Spins unveils robust fall concerts at SpeakEZ, second ‘Laurel Canyon’ tribute night

Beyond the lineup of diverse Wednesday and Friday shows starring Michigan acts, SpeakEZ Lounge will take over Tommy Pancy’s Sunday jazz jams after Turnstiles closed its doors. View the full schedule. SCROLL DOWN FOR FULL CONCERT SCHEDULE. After a summer of blistering hot live music, it’s almost time to...
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Another 90-Degree Day Saturday

The total number of 90-degree days officially recorded in West Michigan has climbed again, after hitting 90-degrees in Grand Rapids yesterday. Stay with the Fox 17 Weather Ready Team.
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Grand Rapids celebrates Greek food, dancing at Yassou Festival

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Fifteen years ago, Esther Koukios co-founded the Grand Rapids Greek Cultural Festival to strengthen the Greek traditions in its youth. 14 festivals later, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is sharing its food, music and dance with over 80,000 attendees over the course of its two-day festival.
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First day of school 2025: See when your Grand Rapids area district starts

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As the days get shorter and West Michigan beachgoers brush off the sand, teachers review lesson plans, organize supplies and decorate classrooms in preparation for the return of students. Monday, Aug. 18 is the first day of school for the 2025-26 academic year for some...

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