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‘Those kids deserve your best, all the time’: Media teacher talks 21st-century education
Cedar Springs — Justin Harnden sticks to a pretty simple, straightforward rule: If he ever finds that he’s unhappy with his job for a week straight, he vows to find another line of work. “Everyone has a bad day or two, but if I come to school and...
William Seikaly: Shame on Trump Camp For Not Condemning Michigan Supporters Chanting 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
The author is an attorney and a lifelong Democrat. Are you still considering voting for Trump? You might remember your parents' admonition to “Be careful who you associate with.”. There was an interesting story this weekend in the Livingston Daily in Livingston County. One group of White Supremacists demonstrated...
Kalamazoo-area officials urge Whitmer to appeal FEMA's aid denial for the May 7 storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the May 7 severe storms and tornados in Southwest Michigan. The declaration would’ve unlocked financial assistance for businesses and families trying to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph...
Grand Rapids and Lime offer free rides through new pilot program
The City of Grand Rapids and Lime have launched a new pilot program for residents who qualify for state and federal subsidies such as SNAP, Medicaid and WIC. Eligible residents will be able to take five free, 30-minute rides each day as part of the Lime Access program. Lime had...
Michigan St reopens, Fuller still impassable near I-196
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A major construction headache is easing, but not complete. Michigan St has reopened where it intersects with Fuller Ave just south of I-196. Fuller, however, is still closed, blocking access to and from the highway. Earlier this summer the entire intersection was closed down, causing...
Thai Restaurant Expands with New Location at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
A longtime resident at Grand Rapids Downtown Market has announced it's moving from its current location and opening a new, full-service restaurant. As one of the original Market Hall Merchants, Rák Thai has been operating at the Downtown Market for the past decade. Owners Blon and Christine Hang say...
Meet candidate for Grand Rapids mayor Steve Owens
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — FOX 17 is spending time with each Grand Rapids candidate for mayor ahead of the August 6 election. Steve Owens is a candidate who was born and raised in Grand Rapids and is a veteran. His interview in full can be watched here:. Below is...
Kalamazoo Man Dies in Fall at Abandoned Parchment Mill While Allegedly Removing Scrap Metal
A tragic incident occurred early yesterday morning when 48-year-old Brian Garvelink fell to his death inside an abandoned Parchment mill. The Kalamazoo Township Police Department responded to emergency calls around 6 a.m. and discovered Garvelink fatally injured on the premises. Investigations suggest he fell while endeavoring to remove scrap metal from the dilapidated structure, FOX 17 Online reported.
Classrooms to Careers: Ferris State Medical Laboratory Sciences senior Taryn Welling gaining hands-on experience at prestigious Mayo Clinic
Ferris State University senior Taryn Welling is working at the Mayo Clinic, the nation’s top-ranked hospital, gaining experience that will lead to a career in the sciences and her life’s mission to solve problems and help others. The Mayo Clinic, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is the world’s largest...
28th Street sports bar closing as developer eyes more housing for Wyoming ‘city center’ plan
A commercial real estate investment firm has acquired Frankie V’s Sicilian Pizza and Grill, which will close in the coming months to make way for more development that ties into the city of Wyoming’s broader plan for the 28th Street corridor. Magnus Capital Partners LLC, which recently developed...
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