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Grand Rapids gears up for beginning of ArtPrize
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (68+ words) The competition, which draws nearly a million visitors to Grand Rapids annually, is expected to take over galleries, storefronts, parks, museums and everywhere across the city. Preview events start this weekend. (Sept. 8, 2026) The competition, which draws nearly a million visitors…...
Michigan State Fair opens in Oakland County after severe weather
1+ week, 2+ day ago (356+ words) September 3, 2026 / 5:25 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits. "There's…...
Michigan City police want to add Flock cameras to high-traffic areas
1+ week, 2+ day ago (465+ words) The Michigan City Police Department is asking for Flock cameras to be added in some high-traffic areas of the city, despite national controversy surrounding the technology. Assistant Police Chief Kyle Shiparski presented the Michigan City Common Council with the department’s…...
Power outages lead to school closings for several Southeast Michigan schools
1+ week, 3+ day ago (97+ words) September 3, 2026 / 6:03 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Several schools in Metro Detroit are closed on Thursday because of storm damage and power outages. For most schools on this list, this is the first full day off of school this year. Some students…...
Two Grand Rapids homicides in one week due to gun violence
1+ week, 3+ day ago (84+ words) Police have identified a man who was killed in a Grand Rapids shooting, with this death marking the fourth killing due to gun violence in the city since the end of July and the second just this past week. (Sept....
"If You Give a Child a Book" Campaign Aims to Close Grand Rapids Literacy Gap
1+ week, 5+ day ago (40+ words) The Scripps Howard Fund, FOX 17's parent company philanthropic arm, is raising books for Grand Rapids students through September 30. The Scripps Howard Fund, FOX 17's parent company philanthropic arm, is raising books for Grand Rapids students through September 30....
Scheduled lane closures on US-131, I-196 in Grand Rapids Wednesday
2+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — You may notice some delays during your morning and early afternoon commute Wednesday morning in Grand Rapids. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the right lane of northbound US-131 will be closed from 28th Street to Wealthy Street, according…...