This article has been updated to include figures from a Juneau, AK study on the removal of fluoride from public water. GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids has a unique claim to fame - it was the first city in the world to add fluoride to its public water supply to prevent tooth decay.

The Michigan International Auto Show, presented by Gentex Corporation, kicks off at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Customers can expect predominantly plant-based ingredients from Brazil in super fruit bowls, smoothies, fresh juice, cold brews and cold-pressed juices.

With mass deportation efforts underway across the country, some Catholic leaders said they have seen parishioners not attending church for fear of being detained.

Furniture City Creamery is celebrating Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with unique options like a chai float, breakfast milkshake and a chicken and waffles sundae.

Michigan State Police pulled a woman's body from the Grand River Thursday afternoon, according to the city of Grand Rapids.

The Michigan International Auto Show is underway at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids and WOOD TV is giving you a look around the show. If you want to buy a new car or

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A 12-year-old girl has died after her mother allegedly set fire to their Grand Rapids home early Saturday morning.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH — The cars are again the stars as the Michigan International Auto Show races into Devos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids starting Thursday, January 30th. In its 27th installment, the show brings the latest in automotive innovation along with some of your favorite vehicles from the past and present to West Michigan.