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3 days ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Starting today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is banning hidden or “junk fees" associated with live event tickets and short-term lodging. This new rule aims to provide consumers with a clearer understanding of costs during the purchasing process. The initiative, which stems from efforts by the Biden administration, mandates that any business selling live event tickets or accommodations, such as hotels and vacation rentals, must disclose all mandatory fees before checkout.
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6 days ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Amway River Bank Run presented by Fifth Third Bank with Corewell Health is back in downtown Grand Rapids for it's 48th year of road running on Saturday, May 10th. More than 10,000 people are expected to compete in a variety of races including the largest 25K road race in the country and only 25K Wheelchair racing division in the world. But, competing or not, road closures will more than likely cause a few changes to your plans this weekend.
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1 week ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
The Grand Rapids Griffins rallied behind two points from Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Dominik Shine on Monday night in Van Andel Arena, but it wasn't enough to best the Texas Stars, who skated to a 4-2 victory and now command a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinal.
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1 week ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The sport of hockey requires a lot of heart, but for almost three decades, the heart of the Grand Rapids Griffins has been right behind a door labeled Equipment Manager and belongs to Brad Thompson“I think he's, he's the heart and soul of this team,” Griffins' Captain Josiah Didier told me. If you have spent any time around the Griffins, chances are you already know Thompson, just by a different name.
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1 week ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
HOLLAND, Mich — It's that time of the year again, all clocks are now set for Tulip Time in Holland. Starting May 2 and running through May 11, Tulip Time is the annual celebration of Dutch heritage and the Holland Community, and if you're coming out for the event this year, it pays to know how to experience it like a local. So here are a few tips if you plan on going Dutch. Ashley VanDeburg, Ana McMahon"It's very busy, so bring your walking shoes." suggested Tulip Time veteran Ashley VanDeburg.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Having someone stick around a franchise in professional sports is very rare. To do that, you have to be good at doing your job, and be good at helping others do theirs. Brian Lashoff checks both those boxes with the Griffins. "Oh, he's awesome," raved Griffin's Captain Josiah Didier. "You know, Lash is. He's a great coach. He's a great players' coach.”You will hear that a lot if you ask about Lashoff around the Grand Rapids Griffins.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — When you come to Grand Rapids, this symbol pictured below is hard to miss because it's kind of everywhere. But what is it? “It looks like a yellow blob with some red and blue in it,” laughed Grand Rapids City Archives Officer Tony Wright.“So you kind of have to understand Grand Rapids to understand the flag". Designed in the 1970s by local artist Joseph Kennebrew and adopted by G-R in the 1980s, the city logo is an artistic combination of three things.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPID, Mich — At this point, I think everyone knows about bird flu. We know it’s causing a problem with chickens and can be an issue with wild birds like ducks and geese. But as the spring turkey hunting season gets going across Michigan, do we have to worry about gobblers, too? "Well, the good news is we haven't had any detections in wild turkeys in Michigan," Julie Melotti, wildlife pathologist with the Department of Natural Resources, told me. "We've tested 20.
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4 weeks ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — With the weather getting a lot nicer, we’re all spending a lot more time outside with our pets, and if you don’t want to end up spending time at the veterinarian's office, you’re going to have to be extra vigilant about tick prevention again this season. “So, pretty much if it's above freezing, you should be on the lookout for ticks,” Dr. Elaine Sheikh told me. Which means that time is right now.
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1 month ago | 
fox17online.com | Andy Curtis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The aftermath of a disaster can be difficult to navigate, especially for families who've lost their homes or may not know where the next meal is coming from. That's why it's so important that our first responders are prepared with the supplies they need to lend a helping hand. Tuesday, volunteers from SpartanNash, Calvin University athletic teams, and Folds of Honor are taking over Devos Place for Helping Hands Day 2025.
