Kayla Penokie

Nov 5, 2023 | fox17online.com | Kayla Penokie |Josh Berry

KENT COUNTY, Mich — Starting on Monday, people in Kent County are being asked to put green lights on at their homes and businesses, all in support of our veterans. It's for Operation Green Light, which is meant to show appreciation for those who have served, while also raising awareness about the local services available to them. "This is I think, it's a life raft. I think it's a lifeboat for a lot of people," says Reginald Farrior, describing Kent County Veterans Services (KCVS).

Nov 2, 2023 | fox17online.com | Kayla Penokie

KENT COUNTY, Mich — Residents, officials, and other community members had a chance to hear successes and potential for areas of improvement during the 2023 Kent County State of the County Address. Remarks were delivered by Board of Commissioners Chair Stan Stek and County Administrator Al Vanderberg during an event at DeVos Place. One of the big areas of focus during Thursday night's address was public and school safety.

Oct 25, 2023 | fox17online.com | Kayla Penokie

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A hyper-local news source that was around for ten years in West Michigan largely came to a close in 2019 when the site underwent a hiatus. But now, the Grand Rapids Community Media Center is giving The Rapidian new life by joining the nationwide Documenters Network. The Rapidian held an event at the Wealthy Theatre Wednesday to not only celebrate its relaunch, but also give people the chance to network and dive into what the Documenters Network really is.

Oct 24, 2023 | fox17online.com | Kayla Penokie

MUSKEGON, Mich. — Another stretch of land along the Muskegon lakeshore could become a public park after city commissioners approved a purchase option agreement Tuesday. This allows them to further talks regarding the purchase of ten parcels of prime real estate on the edge of Muskegon Lake. It’s where the old Sappi Paper Mill was located. The paper mill shut down in 2009 and, since then, the 122-acre site has been turned over to Parkland Properties.

Oct 19, 2023 | fox17online.com | Kayla Penokie

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids is being taken to new heights with the new 6th floor of Mary Free Bed nearly complete. On Thursday, a ribbon cutting and open house was held for staff and hospital partners to check out the new patient and therapy spaces. The addition is adding 28 private in-patient rooms, with 16 of them equipped with ventilator and dialysis capabilities. "We already have a waiting list for patients.