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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…...
"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....
Michigan reports 233 new cyclosporasis cases, 21 more hospitalizations
2+ week, 1+ day ago (369+ words) Updated on: August 28, 2026 / 8:34 AM EDT / CBS Detroit State and national health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer. The Michigan Department of…...
New Michigan cell phone laws take effect for school year
3+ week, 6+ day ago (162+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It's the first day of school for some districts in Mid-Michigan, and there are some new statewide laws regarding cell phone usage to keep in mind. For years, teachers have raised concerns about phones in the classroom....
Cyclosporiasis cases dropping in Michigan. Do I need to stay cautious?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have reached nearly 14,000 this week, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human, however, new cases appear to be declining, according to the most recent figures released. On Aug. 13, officials released their weekly update on…...
Grand Rapids icon Yesterdog celebrates 50 years
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids' Yesterdog is marking 50 years of serving up its iconic hot dogs with three days of celebration. It all started in 1976 with founder Bill Lewis, who wanted a spot to grab a bite after a…...
New shuttle to offer free rides along Michigan Street in Grand Rapids
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Beginning July 24, the Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority will introduce its new, free pilot shuttle service between Michigan Street and downtown Grand Rapids. The route's two pickup points will be Grand Rapids Civic Theatre downtown and…...
Trinity Health Grand Rapids works to offer more free medication
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) Trinity Health Grand Rapids is rolling out a new program that aims to get prescription medicine to some of the lowest-income patients in West Michigan. (July 1, 2026)... Trinity Health Grand Rapids is rolling out a new program that aims to get…...
Grand Rapids Downtown Market pre-shows include ride to Acrisure
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (216+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On Saturday, visitors to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market can enjoy the first performance of the market’s Summer Sounds Under the Shed concert series, featuring local folk and blues musician, Chris Cranick. “Visitors can grab a…...
Broken oven creating challenges for Grand Rapids nonprofit
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (42+ words) A soup kitchen in Grand Rapids is hoping to raise the money to replace one of its ovens. (June 9, 2026)... A soup kitchen in Grand Rapids is hoping to raise the money to replace one of its ovens. (June 9, 2026)...