Lithium ion battery fire on FedEx truck closes M-51 ramps in Van Buren County
PAW PAW, Mich. — A semi-truck fire involving lithium ion batteries shut down the M-51 entrance and exit ramps near I-94 Friday morning. Firefighters were called just after 4 a.m. on a report that a FedEx truck was on fire near the ramps, located just over four miles west of Paw Paw, and hazmat materials were possibly...
This Michigan Hobbit-Themed Restaurant Is The Most Whimsical Meal You’ll Have All Year
I can still recall the specific, grounding scent of a Kalamazoo evening in late autumn, where the air seems to hold a bit more crispness as you approach the warm, amber glow of a window. There is a primal sense of discovery in finding that a legendary pizza isn’t served in a sleek, modern gallery, but in a place that...
Tonight’s Forecast: Pockets of snow, difficult travel
A parade of snow-making systems will create several rounds of accumulating snow across West Michigan, creating tricky travel at times. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
Struggles? Yes. But West Michigan office market still outperforming national averages
The West Michigan office market faces its challenges. But the fundamentals here are stronger than they are in many markets across the United States, according to the latest research from Colliers. In its fourth quarter 2025 Grand Rapids office report, Colliers said that the West Michigan region — which includes...
Battle Creek chef and restaurant land West Michigan dining honors
Chef Mason Rice and Nibi, the AAA Four Diamond restaurant at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, have been recognized by the West Michigan Food & Beverage Awards with nominations for Chef of the Year and Restaurant of the Year. The nominations highlight the culinary excellence and elevated guest experience that have become...
Deputies: Woman, 20, killed in crash near Three Rivers
Deputies say snow and ice played a role in a deadly crash south of Three Rivers.
City of Kalamazoo – January 13, 2026 Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board
Tuesday’s CPSRAB meeting focused on significant reductions in crime and advancements in public safety strategies. Inspector Charles Mason and Chief David Boysen present data from the KDPS Year in Review, showing historic drops in crime rates, attributed to effective use of technology, community engagement, and...
Lakeshore Counties Weather Update: 6 to 8 Inches of Snow Possible Near U.S. 31...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Muskegon, Michigan – Drivers along the Lake Michigan shoreline in West Michigan should prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous travel conditions through early Thursday as lake effect snow and...
100 YEAR TOUR | The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Ferris State University next...
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Ferris State University as part of "The 100 Years Tour," celebrating a century of high-flying excitement and jaw-dropping tricks. The 100 Years Tour is making three stops in Michigan next week, tipping off with a game in Big Rapids...
Tonight’s Forecast: Snow builds after 12 a.m., heavy at times
The next Arctic front is eyeing West Michigan, and will bring heavy snow overnight and tomorrow. Expect difficult travel. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.
