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Today’s Forecast; More Snow on the way

Another system will produce 1-2" of snow today, with significantly higher snow in portions of Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa and Newaygo counties. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
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Avoid Fines: Snow-Shoveling Rules in West Michigan

West Michigan cities require sidewalks to be cleared after snow, usually within 24 hours. Learn local rules for Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, Jenison, Walker, and more.
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Styx, Chicago coming to Acrisure Amphitheater for legendary performance

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For one iconic show, legendary rock bands Chicago and Styx will be teaming up at the Acrisure Amphitheater. The Windy Cities tour will feature the bands' biggest hits, from Chicago's "25 or 6 to 4" to Styx's classic "Come Sail Away." “We are excited about...
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Man wielding hatchet arrested after running from police

WYOMING, Mich. — A man wielding multiple edged weapons was arrested after a short chase Monday morning, the Wyoming Police Department says. Officers saw a man carrying a hatchet-like weapon in the area of 36th Street and Buchanan Avenue SW around 9 a.m. When police attempted to speak to...
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10-acre dog park with beach, walking trails now under construction in Kent County

The new multimillion-dollar addition to Wahlfield Park in Alpine Township set to open next spring is likely to get tails wagging.
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Rosa Parks’ story didn’t end in Montgomery. These students are proof of that.

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation aims to tell the story of Parks' life beyond the bus while helping Michigan students devoted to service and social change.
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Grand Rapids brewery hosts art market, tree lighting

On Thursday, visitors to Harmony Brewing Company can attend the third annual Mistletoe Market holiday shopping sale and community event hosted by Betka-Pope Productions, a local production company.
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Forming the Grand Rapids Coffee and Philosophy Society: A Community Discussion

A new initiative is brewing in Grand Rapids, as a local resident has proposed the formation of a coffee and philosophy club. The idea was shared on social media, with the initiator expressing willingness to establish the club if at least three people are interested in attending the meetups. The first order of...
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Snowy Street Showdown: The Debate on Winter Parking Etiquette in the Midwest

A recent post on social media has sparked a discussion about the practice of "winter dibs" in street parking. The concept, common in cities like Boston, is that the person who shovels out a street parking spot has the right to that spot. This tradition is often marked by placing an innocuous object, like a patio...
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Seeking a Savior: A Weekend Water Heater Crisis

Over the weekend, a social media user lamented about their broken water heater and their inability to fix it due to a lack of handyman knowledge. The user humorously blamed Bob Vila, a famous home improvement television show host, for stealing all their handyman knowledge for personal gain. The user then sought...

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