West Michigan deputies clear multiple I-196 crashes in winter storm
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - A West Michigan sheriff’s office responded to “numerous slide offs and crashes” between Friday and Saturday in cold, snowy and icy conditions. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office reported early Saturday, Jan. 17, that its officers were responding to incidents on both the east and west lanes of...
British TikTok duo helps Mel Trotter raise more than $40,000
An internet celebrity duo helped raise thousands of dollars for a local organization this week.
MSP urges caution after responding to numerous crashes in Kent County
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The Michigan State Police (MSP) is urging drivers to be cautious on icy roads following numerous crashes on Saturday morning. In a post on X around 10 a.m., MSP said troopers had already responded to two crashes near M-6 and East Paris, a crash on northbound US-131 near Post Drive and a...
City of Grand Rapids Hosting Job Fairs for Parks and Rec Positions
Grand Rapids is hosting two job fairs to fill positions ahead of the MLK Community Center opening Feb. 21. From fitness instructors to park maintenance, pay ranges from $13–$20 per hour.
Weekend Forecast: Periods of Snow Showers
Several more rounds of snow will be moving through West Michigan over the next several days. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
Winter Weather Advisory area expands in Michigan, timeline for worsening conditions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A Winter Weather Advisory issued for part of Michigan ahead of Saturday night’s incoming snow system has been expanded, with the National Weather Service talking about the timing of when conditions on the roads are expected to go downhill. As MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa...
Lake-effect snow, icy conditions leads to over 100 traffic incidents in West Michigan on...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan is seeing lake-effect snow on Friday and is expecting more over the weekend. With the snowfall, we've seen dangerous and icy road conditions. Local jurisdictions have reported an increase in calls regarding crashes and slide-offs. Here's what Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties...
West Michigan – Weather Alert: Several Rounds of Snow Ahead Near Lake Michigan Into...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Drivers across West Michigan should prepare for repeated rounds of snow and hazardous travel conditions through the weekend, with the heaviest impacts expected near Lake Michigan and...
Dental office, drive-thru restaurant planned in new $5.5M Wyoming development
WYOMING, MI – A new $5.5 million commercial development is being planned in Wyoming with a dentist office and proposed drive-thru restaurant. The development, which will consist of two separate buildings, will be built on 2.83 acres of undeveloped property at 5640 Wilson Ave. SW, near the intersection of 56th Street...
The Divisional Avenue Arts Collective relocates after five years in Creston
The Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) is relocating to the newly renovated Four Star Theatre on South Division Avenue after five years in the Creston neighborhood. Originally developed in 2003 by Grand Rapids creatives and volunteers, the DAAC is a nonprofit collective of local artists, musicians and designers....

















