Edmund Fitzgerald: Wyoming Meteorologist Vividly Recalls ‘The Witch Of November’
Don Day, meteorologist for Cowboy State Daily, was on the path to becoming a weather buff from an early age. He recalls the way his adolescent ears perked up as the storm bulletins crackled through the kitchen radio of his home in Farmington, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. And though...
Robinette’s hosts 5K race over two competing courses
On Nov. 15, visitors to Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery can attend The Dirty Duel, a competitive 5K race between two separate trail courses around the orchard's property.
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Michigan on flood alert as Midwest expects sustained rainfall. Great Log Jam of 1883 revisited in face of rising river levels.
Salvaged bell serves as shrine for souls lost on the Edmund Fitzgerald
The Edmund Fitzgerald's bell is one of just a handful of the ship’s remnants to be pulled from Lake Superior and the only one salvaged from the lakebed wreckage itself.
Frank Lloyd Wright landmark faces uncertain future as Steelcase sells to HNI
The fate of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Meyer May House hangs in limbo as Steelcase Inc., which has owned and operated the Grand Rapids landmark for 40 years, nears completion of its sale to HNI Corp. Neither company will say what will happen to the meticulously restored 1909 Prairie-style home,...
Help hungry families Thanksgiving week with Meijer’s Simply Give program
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Meijer's Simply Give program is a year-round initiative to continue to maintain stock across local food pantries. With the recent government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, the need for food...
Map: These airports are expected to have worst delays, cancellations until shutdown ends
Starting on Friday, airlines operating at 40 airports have been ordered to progressively cut the number of flights they operate.
Classic Cook’s Drive-In Rediscovered After 60 Years in Grand Rapids
The former facade of the old Cook's Drive-In, where you could get hot dogs, burgers, and 5-cent root beer, was recently uncovered in excellent condition.
Amazon revives plans for delivery center in Gaines Township
Amazon is reviving plans for the third piece of a distribution hub southeast of Grand Rapids that calls for a 216,000-square-foot delivery station near two existing warehouses. The proposed DGX2 last-mile delivery facility, located at 4495 68th St., is near the e-commerce giant’s sprawling $150 million regional...
Seeds of Promise redeveloping 13 vacant lots for affordable Grand Rapids housing
“These are homes that produce, immediately, generational wealth opportunities in our community, inspirational opportunities for families to have space to live comfortably.”. Regenail Thomas is CEO of Seeds of Promise, which is constructing 14 for-sale affordable homes on 13 parcels. “For individuals who talk about...
