4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (196+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Neighbors across Kent County are regaining access to a key community resource after a ransomware attack forced widespread library closures, but questions about data security persist. The Kent District Library system shut down all 24 of its branches…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (232+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two Grand Rapids Public Schools administrators will keep their jobs after a vote by the board Monday night, against the request of the superintendent. Superintendent Dr. Leadrianne Roby requested that contracts not be renewed for Dr. Brandy…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Five women in Grand Rapids are celebrating a major milestone after graduating from a new workforce training program designed specifically for single mothers. Last May, FOX 17 featured Hope for Single Moms, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (292+ words) The Grand Rapids Public Library says the Yankee Clipper Branch will now be closed until June due to flooding damage. The Grand Rapids Public Libarary's Yankee Clipper Branch's closure has been extended to June 22 The library system says that the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (103+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Public District is beginning its search for a new superintendent as the current superintendent's contract nears its end. GRPS is kicking off the search by hiring a firm to attract and vet candidates. It is…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (328+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Education Association is pushing for changes to the bargaining process with the school district following a delayed contract this school year. Negotiations took 18 months to complete, leaving teachers working without a new contract. Now,…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (582+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — East Grand Rapids is working to expand their lifeguard team, including recent pay increases designed to attract more applicants and current staff to pick up less desirable shifts. The city's aquatics program relies on teamwork when…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (185+ words) For those looking for a career change, navigating the environment can be challenging. Whether you are fresh out of school, have been impacted by a job loss, or are interested in trying something new, an upcoming job workshop is set…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (326+ words) FOX 17 West Michigan News A second member of the administration team at Grand Rapids Public Schools has been put on leave for the rest of the current school year.In a letter to staff sent out on Friday, Superintendent Dr…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (186+ words) Families staying in town for Spring Break this year can look forward to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum's annual Spring Break Bonanza, featuring special activities every day during the week of April 3 through 12. Included with admission, families can participate in…...