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      • Today's Forecast
        Tonight's Forecast: Cold and dry, with snow chances this weekend
        Kara James
        Grand Rapids
        KCSO: Grand Rapids man charged following online child exploitation investigation
        FOX 17 News
        Grand Rapids
        Michigan marijuana tax prompts customer surge at local dispensaries
        Matt Witkos
        World News
        Sparkling Champagne flares blamed for deadly Swiss ski resort blaze, killing 40
        Patrick Terpstra
        National News
        Wolf Moon supermoon and meteor shower light up early January skies
        Taylor O'Bier
        Grand Rapids
        Jurassic Quest roars back into DeVos Place
        Andy Curtis

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      • 3D printing homes

        Grand Rapids

        Advocate: 3D homes could ease Grand Rapids housing shortage

        Matt Witkos
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        East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Cascade

        What Forest Hills homeowners should know about frozen pipes

        Cassandra Alonso
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        Kalamazoo

        Echo Valley reopens with new owners, draws 500 visitors on New Year's Day

        Julie Dunmire
      • National News

        • Tesla Cybertruck

          Tesla no longer top EV maker as expired U.S. tax credits hit sales

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Trump Ukraine

          Trump warns of U.S. intervention if Iran kills peaceful protesters

          Haley Bull
        • North Carolina New Year Attack Thwarted

          FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in NC

          Scripps News Group

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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Proposed legislation would exempt some from school millages

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        Greenville medical training facility hosting weekend blood drive

        Paige Meyer
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        Grand Rapids

        Grand Rapids Gold Flint host Tropics Night with halftime wrestling match

        Andy Curtis
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        Michigan

        MI minimum wage increases, sparking mixed reactions from workers & businesses

        Carli Petrus
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Grand Haven gyms brace for New Year's fitness rush

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Local News

        West Michigan hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

        FOX 17 News
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        News

        Oakland County Search and Rescue team saves man after snowmobile breaks ice

        Kellen Voss
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        News

        Mary Sheffield officially sworn in as Detroit's first female Mayor

        Kellen Voss
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        Today's Forecast

        Tonight's Forecast: Snow gradually ends, cold

        Kara James
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        Holland Zeeland

        Holland to build new bike park north of Unity Bridge by fall 2026

        Alina Hauter
        Reeds Lake Resolution Run

        East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Cascade

        New year, same race: FOX 17 runs the Reeds Lake Resolution Run (again)

        Sam Landstra
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        Grand Rapids

        Local pickleball player ranks top in the country after national tournament

        Matt Witkos
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        Kalamazoo

        Kalamazoo hotel tax revenue down but tourism may not be declining, officials say

        Julie Dunmire
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        Kalamazoo

        Kalamazoo police seek public help in seven unsolved homicide cases

        FOX 17 News
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Grand Haven prepares for annual New Year's Eve ball drop celebration

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        Lowell Police Chief on senior living facility fire investigation

        Paige Meyer
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        Grandville Hudsonville Jenison

        Police urge New Year’s Eve drivers to plan ahead as enforcement continues

        Giselle Valentin
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        Michigan

        Flu cases in Michigan have 'increased dramatically' over the past few weeks

        Brittany Toolis
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        Michigan

        Michigan fuel tax jumps 21 cents per gallon for road repairs

        Peter Maxwell
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        Michigan

        Lake Erie seiche exposes hidden treasures and decades-old stories

        Brett Kast
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        Michigan

        Tips for de-cluttering your space after the holidays

        Jolie Sherman
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        Grand Rapids

        Grand Rapids Griffins can make history with NYE game

        Andy Curtis
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Gift card not working? You might be a victim of ‘gift card draining’

        John Matarese
      • Morning News

        Ready to ring in 2026? How to make the most of the new year reset

        Janice Allen
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        Today's Forecast

        Tonight's Forecast: Snow winds down, cold and windy

        Kara James
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        Holland Zeeland

        Holland Farmers Market expands winter schedule, boosting local honey business

        Alina Hauter
      • Pierson Township

        Kent

        Pierson Township talks future of fire, EMS after Sand Lake drops service

        Sam Landstra
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        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Tips for keeping New Year's resolutions and protecting mental health

        Waleed Alamleh
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        East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Cascade

        Can you tell when lake ice is safe? Reeds Lake safety explained

        Cassandra Alonso
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        Allegan

        Northbound I-196 lane reopens after Monday's semi crash in Saugatuck Township

        FOX 17 News
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        Christmas trees find new life as animal feed at Montcalm County farm

        Paige Meyer
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        Grand Rapids

        Grand Rapids business owner won't have to close after community rallies support

        Matt Witkos
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        Kalamazoo

        Hockey returns after brief strike ends, Kalamazoo Wings set to play NYE

        Julie Dunmire
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        West Michigan economy shows signs of softening as 2025 ends, researcher warns

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Weather Articles

        WEATHER READY ALERT: Snow, wind this evening could impact New Year's Eve travel

        Kara James
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        Grandville Hudsonville Jenison

        $11 million mixed-use development coming to Georgetown Township in 2026

        Giselle Valentin
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        Police seek person of interest after fire at senior living facility in Lowell

        Matt Lesniak
        GRCM Winter Break

        Grand Rapids

        Grand Rapids Children's Museum offering family fun over winter break

        Andy Curtis
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        Today's Forecast

        Tonight's Forecast: Winter Weather Advisory Until 7AM Thursday

        Kara James
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        Holland Zeeland

        Ottawa County road crews work around the clock to clear roads

        Alina Hauter
        TwoGuys Brewing free community meals

        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        TwoGuys Brewing in Wyoming gives out over 3,000 free meals to neighbors in need

        Waleed Alamleh
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