Andy Curtis

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HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — The 5th annual Hudsonville Balloon Days takes flight Friday and runs through Sunday at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds. This family-friendly event is free to enter, but parking will be $10 starting on Friday at 4 p.m. For a full look at the schedule check out the event's post below.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Andy Curtis

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In 2021, Juneteenth was officially made a federal holiday in the United States. Today, Grand Rapids is marking the occasion with various celebrations. The holiday commemorates the day Union soldiers marched to Galveston, Texas, to inform thousands of enslaved individuals that they were now free, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. "They were pretty much the last individuals that were notified that slavery had been abolished.

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COMSTOCK PARK, Mich — Summer at the ballpark is always on the “to-do” list for Michiganders, but this season in Comstock Park, the West Michigan Whitecaps are the team to see. “We've had wonderful attendance," Whitecaps Content and Engagement Specialist Alex Brodsky told me. "Our fans have been great this season.”Weekly Promotions:JOY99 Bulletin Night Tuesdays - Get half-off a box or reserved seats when you show a worship or community bulletin at the box office. Limit 8 tickets per bulletin.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Andy Curtis

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This week, temperatures in West Michigan are expected to push into the 80s and 90s. It's important to stay safe while engaging in outdoor activities. Heat stroke can occur when your body temperature exceeds 104 degrees. Symptoms include confusion, headaches, nausea or vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. But it’s not just humans who are affected by the heat. Pets are at risk, too.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Andy Curtis

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids police reported zero arrests during Saturday's "No Kings" demonstrations, which remained peaceful throughout the weekend. Thousands rallied in downtown Grand Rapids. Demonstrations also took place in cities across the U.S.Another protest is planned for Tuesday at Calder Plaza. This demonstration will specifically target U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event is set for 6:00 p.m. and is hosted by Movimiento Cosecha G-R.