Shoppers hit stores early on Black Friday
Black Friday is here and shoppers spent the morning hunting down the perfect holiday gifts.
Civil War battle flag returns to Ionia County Courthouse
A newly restored Michigan historical flag carried by Union soldiers in the Civil War has been returned to Ionia County after spending 159 years in the county courthouse and undergoing preservation in North Carolina.
Grand Rapids investors lead $2.6M funding round for online florist
Grand Rapids-based Michigan Capital Network is doubling down on a growing online floral business specializing in weddings by leading a new capital investment round in the company. Wakestream Ventures, founded by Rick DeVos and also based in Grand Rapids, also participated in the nearly $2.7 million Series A capital...
Woman hospitalized after snowplow crash on I-96
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A woman is in the hospital after the car she was travelling in hit a plow. A pickup truck driving eastbound on I-96 near 24th Avenue in Wright Township clipped an Ottawa County plow truck around 11 a.m. Saturday while attempting to pass it. The truck then drove into the […]
Tonight’s Forecast; Snow intensifies tonight; Weekend Totals 6-12 inches
A significant winter storm system is creating hazardous travel conditions across all of Lower Michigan for the weekend. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
Being a certified ‘woman-owned’ business was once an asset. That math is changing
Erin LaCombe found a specialized niche for her firm, but it’s far from a safe harbor. Like many small business owners, she gained a competitive advantage by earning an official stamp of approval validating her firm’s status as woman-owned. Now, the value of such stamps — known as...
Kentwood, MI Residents: Your Future Kittens Best Friend Awaits!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near kentwood.
Safe Surrender: A Lifeline for Newborns and Their Mothers
In an effort to combat the rising issue of abandoned newborns, a service known as "Safe Haven for Newborns" is available. This service allows any newborn, within 72 hours of birth, to be dropped off at a fire station, police station, or hospital. Alternatively, a call to 911 can be made for paramedics to pick up the...
Growing veterinary clinic opens 4th West Michigan hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Lovet Pet Health Care recently announced the grand opening of its fourth West Michigan clinic at 1935 Breton Road SE in Grand Rapids. Since opening its first West Michigan hospital in April at 4290 Lake Michigan Drive NW in Standale, Lovet veterinarians have already cared for more than 2,200 pets...
Mel Trotter Ministries gathers 700 volunteers to host free Thanksgiving meal for community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This Thanksgiving, Mel Trotter Ministries prepared and served a free Thanksgiving meal, complete with 400 turkeys, to community members. Preparations for the nonprofit's annual free Thanksgiving Day Community Meal began at 5 a.m. at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Event organizers said 700...
