FOX 17 West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI · English · TV & web
FOX 17 West Michigan is a local news outlet based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, covering regional news, weather, and community events. It reports on topics such as home improvement, environmental issues, energy regulations, and local emergencies.
- 12/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 2 Grand Rapids, MI peers
Latest stories
- Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentaryFilmmakers are capturing the deepest part of Lake Superior for a new documentary, using an ROV to explore areas rarely seen, including the 'zombie fish' siscowet lake trout.
- Rookie sensation Kevin McGonigle walks it off to lift Tigers past MarinersKevin McGonigle hit a two-run walk-off single in the ninth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
- S-Curve lighting project on US-131 begins in Grand Rapids, bringing lane closuresThe Michigan Department of Transportation is starting a $9 million lighting project on US-131's S-Curve in Grand Rapids, causing lane closures and ramp closures from June 8.
- SOLD OUT SUNDAY: Tigers' Tarik Skubal takes the mound with the Whitecaps in rehab appearanceTarik Skubal made a successful rehab start with the West Michigan Whitecaps, pitching five shutout innings and drawing a sold-out crowd of nearly 9,000 fans.
- Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy, warm, humid, chance P.M. showers/stormsWest Michigan will experience warm, humid weather with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, including a possible first 90-degree day this week.
- Robbery suspect arrested after brief standoff in Grand RapidsA robbery suspect was arrested after a brief standoff in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following a reported robbery on Sunday afternoon. The suspect was found at a home near 3rd Street and Lincoln Avenue and taken into custody without injuries. Investigators are still determining the circumstances of the robbery.
- Motorcyclist dies in crash at Grattan RacewayA 39-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash at Grattan Raceway during an open riding event on Sunday afternoon. Investigators are determining the cause of the crash.
- Tigers' Tarik Skubal works 5 scoreless innings in rehabilitation appearanceDetroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings in his first minor league rehabilitation appearance since elbow surgery, striking out six and allowing two hits.
- More Michigan teens are looking for summer jobs. Are local students feeling the competition?More Michigan teens are competing for summer jobs, with projected teen unemployment at 18 percent. Employers report increased applications, and teens face challenges in securing positions despite active job searches.
- Police investigate Saturday night shooting in Grand RapidsGrand Rapids Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that injured a man in his 30s, who was treated at the hospital. No suspects have been identified yet.
- Shooting in Kalamazoo puts 3 people in the hospitalThree people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds in Kalamazoo, and officials are advising people to avoid Trimble Avenue near Main Street as the investigation continues.
- Today's Forecast: Sunny & Warm, Active Pattern AheadWest Michigan will experience sunny and warm weather today with increasing humidity and temperatures through the week, leading to potential showers and thunderstorms from late Monday to early Friday, with the hottest days on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by cooler temperatures by late next weekend.
- Colbert’s surprise visit breathes new life into a small Michigan TV stationStephen Colbert's surprise visit to a Michigan public access TV station led to fundraising efforts that raised over $15,000 through an auction of set remnants and donated equipment.
- Weekend Events offering fun for families starting up the summer breakVarious family-friendly events are scheduled this weekend in West Michigan, including a medieval circus, a kick-off party for summer reading, an arts fair, a trails day volunteer event, and a book signing.
- Teenager on mini bike severely injured in overnight crashA 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash involving a mini bike and a pickup truck in Sparta Township, Michigan, on Friday night.