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      WEATHER READY ALERT: Slick roads, very cold for New Year's Eve travel
      • Today's Forecast
        Tonight's Forecast: Snow gradually ends, cold
        Kara James
        Local News
        West Michigan hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
        FOX 17 News
        Holland Zeeland
        Holland to build new bike park north of Unity Bridge by fall 2026
        Alina Hauter
        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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        Terri DeBoer
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        Grand Rapids

        Michigan marijuana tax prompts customer surge at local dispensaries

        Matt Witkos
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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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        News

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

        Kellen Voss
      • National News

        • Trump

          Trump issues first vetoes of second term, targeting bills backed by GOP allies

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Donald Trump

          Ohio Republicans introduce bill to rename part of I-70 after President Trump

          Scripps News Group
        • Biz Walmart

          From Walmart to Walgreens: Store hours for New Year’s Day 2026

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Allegan County Sheriff's Office

        Allegan

        Pedestrian seriously hurt in Allegan crash, road closed for several hours

        Kathryn Havrilla
        Ottawa County sheriff

        Holland Zeeland

        Deputy vehicle hit in Zeeland crash

        Kathryn Havrilla
        Ottawa County Sheriff

        Ottawa

        Deputies: woman swims to shore after crashing into Smith Bayou

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Michigan

        Etiquette expert shares the dos and don'ts of attending holiday parties

        Carli Petrus
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        Today's Forecast

        Tonight's Forecast; Spotty Lt. Rain/Drizzle

        Terri DeBoer
        Jen Miller in Frosty Falls

        Rockford Cedar Springs Sparta

        Welcome to Frosty Falls: West Michigan's tiny holiday town that's growing online

        Andy Curtis
      •  Free Christmas light display turns Muskegon backyard into winter wonderland

        Muskegon

        Free Christmas light display turns Muskegon backyard into winter wonderland

        Olivia Yatooma
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        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Last-minute shoppers pack Woodland Mall with Christmas right around the corner

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        Holland Zeeland

        Holiday shopping season brings record sales for downtown Holland businesses

        Alina Hauter
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot drawing set for Christmas Eve

        Paige Meyer
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        Kalamazoo

        Bronson Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare reach new contract deal

        Josh Berry
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        Walker Northview Comstock Park

        'When we're full, we're full': Humane Society of West Michigan is at capacity.

        Robb Westaby
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Grand Haven Recycle Ministry moving to larger space

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Holland Zeeland

        Holland State Park reopens portion of main parking lot

        Zac Harmon
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        Sports

        J.J. McCarthy won't start vs. Lions after fracture found in throwing hand

        DAVE CAMPBELL
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        Kent

        What's in a name? Local hospitals reveal most-picked names for babies in 2025

        Zac Harmon
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        Van Buren

        Arson ruled out in portable toilet fires at South Haven water plant

        Zac Harmon
        Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom

        Grand Rapids

        Grand Rapids Police Chief named finalist for top cop job in Pensacola, Fla.

        Zac Harmon
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        Michigan

        Detroit reduces abandoned homes from 47K to under 1K in 12 years

        Christiana Ford
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        Michigan

        READ: Letter from Jeffery Epstein to Larry Nassar released by DOJ

        Kellen Voss
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        Kalamazoo

        Trio of downtown Kalamazoo projects get $54 million in state funding

        Julie Dunmire
      • Steelers Lions Football

        Sports

        Lions facing long playoff odds after losing 2 straight games

        LARRY LAGE
        Pistons Trail Blazers Basketball

        Sports

        Pistons beat Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing 21-point lead

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        National News

        Trump and Mar-a-Lago mentioned in latest Epstein files release

        Scripps News Group
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        Mecosta

        Mecosta Sheriff: woman found dead after house fire

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Morning News

        Ice rink plans in warmer weather, and other holiday break ideas for the family

        Andy Curtis
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        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Woman killed in car vs. pedestrian crash near Sam's Club on 28th Street

        Kathryn Havrilla
      • Gas prices 12.23.25

        Morning News

        President Trump's gas price claims don't match reality at the pump

        Elliot Grandia
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        Today's Forecast

        Tonight's Forecast; Cold and quiet night

        Terri DeBoer
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Grand Haven neighbors spread Christmas joy through 'Christmas Project'

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Holland Zeeland

        American Girl Doll exhibit brings history to life at Holland Museum

        Alina Hauter
        Dilapidated house in Kentwood

        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Kentwood to demolish unfinished house neighbors call an 'eyesore'

        Waleed Alamleh
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        East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Cascade

        East Grand Rapids sees major infrastructure gains one year after millage renewal

        Cassandra Alonso
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        Mental health resources available 24/7 during holidays in Greenville

        Paige Meyer
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        Grand Rapids

        'There's more hope': Grand Rapids antique stores again live to see another day

        Sam Landstra
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        In-Motion

        IN MOTION Comstock Park athletic trainer interns assist injured athletes

        Robb Westaby
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        Kalamazoo

        Air Zoo offers winter break activities, free admission for families with SNAP

        Julie Dunmire
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        Grandville Hudsonville Jenison

        Hudsonville neighborhood creates free Christmas light show for families

        Giselle Valentin
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        Grand Rapids

        Police identify victim in deadly Grand Rapids shooting from Sunday

        Zac Harmon
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        Muskegon

        Two suspects in custody tied to double homicide in Muskegon

        Zac Harmon
        Mike Morse Ride Free NYE

        Morning News

        'Ride Free NYE' with Mike Morse Law Firm returns for fourth year

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Walker Northview Comstock Park

        Walker Police arrest suspect tied to theft and car jacking of occupied vehicle

        Zac Harmon
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