Ryan Cummings
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West Ottawa Virtual Academy nearly double planned enrollment numbers
Students are choosing to learn remotely for a wide variety of reasons. The district planned on 50 students but it already has 90. → Read More
Empty the Shelters to kick off Monday, October 4th
There are 11 shelters in West Michigan taking part in the quarterly event with the goal of finding animals their forever homes. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace; are they legal?
Some workers may qualify for unemployment benefits if they choose not to get the shot and then get fired. But the state's UIA says it's all on a case-by-case basis. → Read More
Countries starting to require medical or COVID insurance when traveling
As COVID restrictions lift across the US, insurance companies are reminding people about the importance of looking into travel insurance in case there's a medical emergency or if you contract COVID while on vacation. → Read More
Here's a breakdown of how much last year's civil unrest cost Grand Rapids
Last year’s riots in downtown Grand Rapids were expensive for businesses. → Read More
Muskegon woman forced to close art school waiting for 10 months of unemployment
Paula Johnson ran the Lakeshore School of Fine Arts in Norton Shores for more than 30 years. When the state issued executive orders, she was basically shut down. Without paying students, she couldn't afford the rent and had to close. That's when she filed for unemployment. → Read More
Entrepreneurs showcase their businesses at Woodland Mall
Underserved entrepreneurs were out at Woodland Mall Saturday in Grand Rapids, showcasing their skills and products ahead of Mother's Day. → Read More
Woman, 80, set to receive unemployment payments after contacting FOX 17
Janice Higley worked inside Sam's Club handing out samples and doing demos. When the pandemic hit, she lost her job. It's now been more than a year since she's received any money from the agency. → Read More
Free rapid COVID-19 testing sites in Kent County this weekend
The test results are able to be emailed or texted to you, usually fairly quickly. → Read More
Problem Solvers update: UIA pays nurse $6,000 two days after story airs
A nurse who waited six months for payment from the Unemployment Insurance Agency was paid $6,000 two days after FOX 17 aired her story. → Read More
CDC: Pain relievers not recommended right before getting your COVID vaccine
Doctors suggest refraining from pain relievers and too much alcohol before your COVID shot, as they could weaken the immune system and blunt the effects of the vaccination. → Read More
COVID protocols in place for Diocese of Grand Rapids during Holy Week
Anyone over the age of two who does not have a medical exemption will be required to wear a mask, social distance from other families, and church staff will offer sanitization to keep people safe. → Read More
Justin Amash: "House of Cards is more functional than our current Congress"
Former US Congressman sits down with FOX 17 for an hour-long one-on-one about the future of Congress and how the American people can help make the changes. → Read More
UIA claimants tell Fox 17 their 1099 forms show $0 withholdings
If their 1099-G form is incorrect, people cannot file for their taxes. Those who talked with FOX 17 say they're getting no answers from Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency → Read More
Important tax information for all those who filed for unemployment
Davenport University is helping tax filers by offering free tax prep to those who made less than $57,000 last year. → Read More
Michigan families address lawmakers during COVID hearing on nursing homes
Lawmakers sent a letter to MDHHS asking for more information on data and to remove certain visiting restrictions for families. → Read More
NASA's Perseverance Rover to land on Mars Thursday afternoon
The decent is known as the "seven minutes of terror" because it's so distressing to the spacecraft and the signal won't reach Earth for about 11 minutes. So we won't know until then if the landing was successful. → Read More
Kent County to pay $12K a day to DeVos Place for COVID vaccine clinic
Kent County is set to pay $12,000 a day for DeVos Place to operate as a COVID-19 vaccination site. → Read More
MLBA: Michigan in-person dining ban to be extended until February
The reopening would likely include curfews and limited capacity guidelines, higher limits for those who take additional safety measures, along with the current practices of social distancing and using PPE. → Read More
Rebound: Filing taxes after getting unemployment benefits
From not getting taxes taken out during the pandemic, to someone else claiming benefits using your information, there’s bound to be a lot of new concerns from Michiganders during tax time. → Read More