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Wyoming neighbors raise concerns over a proposed Panhandle Market development at 52nd and Wilson Ave. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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Some impactful weather is in the forecast for West Michigan. FOX 17 is issuing a Weather Ready Alert for Wednesday, June 17. fox17online.com/weather/weat…
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The City of Kalamazoo says the property owner of 2839 Full Circle Drive, which currently houses the marijuana grow facility Harbor Farmz, inquired about a potential change in use for their property to a small-scale data center. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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For sixteen-year-old Cale Peters who has Down syndrome, finding that first job has proved challenging in an increasingly competitive summer employment market. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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A Lake Odessa family is rallying support for a millage proposal that would help fund MSU Extension programs in Ionia County, with the vote set for August. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office identified the victims as 24-year-old Philip Lochirco of Illinois and 26-year-old Jalen Shaffer of Grand Rapids. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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At public various events in the Grand Rapids area this summer and spring, the Democracy Cafe is encouraging civic engagement through respectful discussion. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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At Marge's Donut Den in Wyoming, a group of women who are members of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War meet monthly to preserve the memory of America's bloodiest conflict. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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A man is dead and two others were hurt in an apparent murder-suicide attempt on Monday morning, according to the Walker Police Department. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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Fallen trees and downed debris remain in Sturgis after Thursday's storm system spawned two tornadoes in West Michigan, initially leaving at least 3,000 Sturgis neighbors without power. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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Mostly sunny, breezy, and pleasant today. Highs in the lower 70s. More storm chances this week, and overall cooler temps in the 70s. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team. fox17online.com/weather/toda…
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Holland's hotels and attractions are navigating a slower start to 2026, with occupancy declines and softer crowds at local theme parks — but tourism leaders say they remain cautiously optimistic. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard. Authorities said American singer and comedian Oliver Tree was listed as a passenger. fox17online.com/world/south-…
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to end the war. fox17online.com/us-news/iran…
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In case you missed it, the National Weather Service confirmed that two weak tornadoes touched down in West Michigan on Thursday. fox17online.com/weather/weat…
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A resurgence in the popularity of physical media, a nostalgia-fueled trend that pushes back against the intangible giants of the streaming world, has been beneficial for two stores in Kent County. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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The city of Grand Haven will soon be installing doggie bag dispensers downtown following complaints from businesses who say they've noticed more waste being left behind. fox17online.com/news/local-n…
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday and is receiving “excellent care,” a spokesperson said. A reason for his hospitalization or his current condition was not disclosed. fox17online.com/us-news/repu…
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 12 occupants of a plane were killed in a crash Sunday morning in Butler, Missouri — about an hour south of Kansas City. fox17online.com/us-news/auth…
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President Trump spoke separately by phone Sunday with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Both leaders congratulated him on his 80th birthday and they discussed the ongoing war. fox17online.com/politics/the…
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