Alyssa Hearin
FOX 17
Traverse City, MI, United States
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Medical Moment: National Men's Health Month
Born and raised in Flushing, MI, Alyssa has always had a passion for TV as she grew up watching the local news daily and taking several station visits to job shadow and sit through newscasts. → Read More
Medical Moment: New treatment options for Epilepsy
Born and raised in Flushing, MI, Alyssa has always had a passion for TV as she grew up watching the local news daily and taking several station visits to job shadow and sit through newscasts. → Read More
Fitness class helps deal with anxiety through movement
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new fitness class is in town, not only helping to get you in shape but teaching you how to control your anxiety. It’s called LIFTanxiety and was started by two women in Grand Rapids who describe it as group therapy with movement, focusing on reducing your anxiety through movement and reflection. “A lot of people use their exercise routine as a way to help maybe manage… → Read More
West Michigan bakery opens shop in shipping container
SPARTA, MICH. — A bakery in West Michigan now has its first store front and it’s not in your typical building. Sweets 4 Days Bakery and Creations went from working in their commercial kitchen in their home last year to now a shipping container. The Village of Sparta popping up these shipping containers last year in hopes to spur economic development for new startups and small businesses. At just… → Read More
Consignment shop grows bigger than ever
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you're looking for gently used kids and baby items at a great price, you'll want to head out to the Deltaplex for the largest consignment sale in West Michigan! The Just Between Friends sale, with hundreds of consignors selling their items, runs through Saturday. On the showroom floor you can find more than 150,000 items, from books, toys, and games to newborn, teen, and… → Read More
West Michigan Community Day of Remembrance honors lives lost in 9/11
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — To honor those who lost their lives September, 11th 2001 the annual West Michigan Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute will take place Friday, but a bit different than years past, it will be held virtually. Friday marks the 19th year the President Ford Field Service Council and Boy Scouts of America will hold the day long salute for the West Michigan community with… → Read More
Support Grand Rapids parks with Green Gala Picnic
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is hosting their 9th annual Green Gala Fundraiser on August 13th. This year it’s going to look slightly different due to COVID so they came up with three different community picnic options. You can purchase a picnic basket and take it home, or join their socially distanced circles outlined in Ah-Nab-Awen park and there are two different time… → Read More
Business owner to attend court hearing for Grand Rapids riot suspect
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of the dozens of suspects charged in the violent Grand Rapids riots is expected in court Wednesday. We're told management from Sundance Grill will be in the 61st District Courthouse today downtown Grand Rapids, to face the suspect charged for allegedly damaging Sundance during the riots. Olivia Hull is charged with one count of riot, felony breaking and entering, and… → Read More
Tips on hosting your own DIY fireworks show
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — We're just a few weeks away from the Fourth of July and celebrations may look different this year. With several annual firework shows canceled due to the pandemic, there's still a way you can safely host your own backyard show. Phantom Fireworks in Grand Rapids tells us their store has been very busy lately with people gearing up for their own shows and say with fireworks… → Read More
Kids' Food Basket hopes to raise $1.5M for new Holland location
Kids' Food Basket hopes to raise $1.5M for new Holland location → Read More
CrossFit gym proposes plan to reopen early
CrossFit 616 sends proposed plan to Gov. Whitmer on how to safely reopen → Read More
Taste of Muskegon going virtual for 14th year
MUSKEGON, MICH. — Taste of Muskegon is celebrating it’s 14th year a little differently. To follow social distancing guidelines the festival will be virtual and will be utilizing takeout services from restaurants along with food trucks. The restaurants will still be coming up with creative menus featuring up to four items where you can then choose to order a full portion or a taste flight with… → Read More
Avoid litter with proper disposal of PPE
Kent County Health Department has tips on what we can do to properly dispose of PPE → Read More
Rowing competition goes virtual to raise money for charity
Two Grand Rapids Men raise money for through virtual Marathon Row → Read More
Bake shop creates virus safety themed cookies for charities
Local bakeshop creates Covid-19 themed cookies for a good cause → Read More
God's Kitchen makes adjustments but still serving meals
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities West Michigan and their God's Kitchen programs are doing their part to help by providing food to anyone who needs it. For the time being their dining room is closed but staff members are preparing and handing out to-go meals. Also, to ensure they're providing the safest services available they have a limited crew of… → Read More
Resources to help homeschool your children
HSB, Inc. provides educational materials for your students at home → Read More
West Michigan's Largest Home & Garden Show kicks off in GR
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Today marks the start of the 41st annual West Michigan Home and Garden Show. The show runs March 5-8 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Guests will be able to explore more than a dozen gardens, free seminars, and more than 350 different exhibits for you to check out. For ticket information, click here. → Read More
41-foot Christmas tree installed downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- It's a sure sign the holidays are near as a 41-foot Christmas tree has been installed downtown Grand Rapids. The tree was installed early Tuesday at Rosa Parks Circle. → Read More
Club Champion golf club fitting studio opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The newest Club Champion golf club fitting studio is now open, located at 2048 E. Beltline Ave NE in Grand Rapids. Not only is the new location great news for golf lovers in the area, but a Club Champion gift card is s great way to give the gift of better golf this season. → Read More