Heat and hail: A midsummer checkup on Kent County’s crops
On Tuesday, farmer Denny Heffron took FOX 17 News around Grattan Township in Kent County to show me how his crops have fared through heat and hail this summer.
Suspect in custody after standoff in Chester Township
CHESTER TWP. — Law enforcement units remain on the scene of an active, critical standoff involving an armed and dangerous suspect following a domestic assault call late Tuesday afternoon. While three individuals trapped inside the home have been safely evacuated, the suspect remains at large and is believed to...
Air quality alert for several West Michigan counties Wednesday
WEST MICHIGAN — An Air Quality Alert was issued for several West Michigan counties for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The alert was issued for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, Kent and Barry counties, according to state health officials. Sunny, warm conditions and a light southwest wind bring...
We Tried 12 Grocery Store Vanilla Ice Creams; This Was The Best Hands Down
When it comes to ice cream, vanilla doesn't have to mean boring. Take this brand, for example, which ranked at the top of the 12 we reviewed.
The Michigan Vintage Store With Endless Treasures You Can Snag For Cheap
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who have discovered Warehouse One Antiques & Collectibles in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and those who are about to have their weekend plans permanently rearranged. This is the kind of store that turns a casual errand into a full-blown expedition, and...
Man connected to Ottawa County assault involving pregnant woman and baby arrested
CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — UPDATE: The suspect, a 21-year-old man, was arrested by deputies with the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office around 8 p.m. after someone several miles away from the scene said they saw a "suspicious male" running away. He has since been turned over to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and taken
Hudsonville Ice Cream treat recognized in national contest
During the annual PEOPLE Food Awards with PEOPLE magazine, Hudsonville Ice Cream's Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies Ice Cream Sandwich was recognized as the "Best Ice Cream Sandwich" in 2026.
‘Beginning of a Movement’: Interfaith leaders gather in Grand Rapids to safeguard voting rights
Leaders representing Christian, Jewish, Hindu faiths and more gathered at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids as part of a nationwide “Faith in Us” initiative calling clergy to action. “I think it sends the message that people of faith care about the average person and that we want...
Density, traffic concerns at heart of debate over Shawmut Hills townhomes
A proposed townhome development on Grand Rapids' West Side has sparked concerns from neighbors about density, traffic and drainage.
Luckily This Loving Dog Rescued From Detroit Dog Fighting Ring!
Apple Jack is his name, a 3-year old tan pup, who is so loving and friendly. You would never guess his back story was one of abuse and terror. God bless animal rescue folks who located the sickos who were running a dog fighting ring in Detroit. How anyone can do that sort of thing is beyond me. But Apple Jack was saved
