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Kidney gift transforms Marilyn Preisner’s GRCC experience
Some college students dread taking a full course load. Not Marilyn Preisner. Less than three months after a lifesaving kidney transplant, the 27-year-old is enrolled full-time this fall at Grand Rapids Community College — and she couldn’t be happier. “I’ve been waiting so long for this moment and...
Blitz: Plays of the Week, Blitz Boss decided by your vote each week
The FOX 17 Blitz kicks off this Saturday, August 31st at 9:00 a.m. Each Saturday morning, Thomas Cook, Remi Monaghan and Bret Bakita will pick a Blitz Boss and top play from the week.
$700M plan to 'transform' Grand Rapids with soccer arena, concert districts
Michigan awarded public funding to a years-long plan to add entertainment venues in downtown Grand Rapids. The state on Tuesday approved a ‘transformational brownfield’ plan, allowing up to $252 million in tax gains to fund development costs. Several community partners support the new amphitheater and soccer arena, saying...
Grand Rapids Offers Free A/C At These 9 Locations
It has been a hot start to the week in West Michigan. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory across West Michigan from 10 AM to 10 PM due to the high heat and humidity. So before you go out today, you may want to keep in mind where...
Holland Christian football preview: New-look Maroons to lean on toughness
HOLLAND, MI – Six players from Holland Christian’s 2024 graduating class are currently on college football rosters, and that’s a lot of talent to replace at a school of 647 students. So, while the Maroons don’t have big names like Eli Boyce (Hillsdale), Ryder Gravenhof (Grand Valley...
Saugatuck Brewing Kalamazoo Indefinitely Closes Following Roof Fire
It felt like it took forever for Saugatuck Brewing to come back in Kalamazoo. They left their original location at the old Gonzo's location in 2022 with intentions to open in downtown Kalamazoo shortly after. But through a series of "unfortunate events," it took MUCH longer than anticipated. Now, after...
Kalamazoo moms can apply to get $7,500 next year. What to know.
A program that provides cash payments to expectant mothers and families with babies is slated to launch next year in Kalamazoo, as part of a statewide expansion to help eliminate infant poverty. Rx Kids, which started in Flint earlier this year, and is regarded by officials as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, gives...
Football Game Preview: Grandville Hits the Road
The Grandville Bulldogs will kick their season off against the Pickerington North Panthers on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. After dropping their season opener at home, Grandville is headed out to face a Panthers squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Pickerington North was beaten by St. Edward 28-0 on Friday.
New Requirement: Michigan High Schools Must Now Offer Personal Finance Classes
While managing personal finances is something all of us get thrust into, it's a lesson that's more or less been missing from high school. That, however, is now changing in Michigan. All Michigan freshmen are now required to take a personal finance course. Finance Classes Have Been Lacking in Michigan...
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