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Weapons call triggers heavy police response in downtown Grand Rapids

A disturbance possibly involving a gun triggered a heavy police response Sunday evening in downtown Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, MI · 6h

WLUC

Police investigating deaths of UP couple found in Lower Michigan apartment

NEWAYGO, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. couple was found dead in their Newaygo home Sunday after what investigators say was likely a murder-suicide. TV6 first learned about the case when several residents of the Alger County area contacted us, claiming a young woman from the region named Mollie had been found in her Lower Michigan home.

Newaygo, MI · 2d

ottawanewsnetwork.org

Ottawa County Public Health worker braves rollover crash to rescue trapped driver

OTTAWA COUNTY — What began as a routine drive back from a field inspection turned into a life-saving mission for Ottawa County Department of Public Health employee Curtis Critchlow, whose swift action following a rollover crash has earned him top honors for county customer service. Critchlow was en route...

Ottawa County, MI · 1d

WWMT

Large boat detaches from towing vehicle on US-31 in Ferrysburg Twp, one lane open

FERRYSBURG, Mich. — A portion of northbound US-31 in Ferrysburg Township is down to one lane Friday afternoon after a large boat detached from the vehicle it was being towed by and crashed, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The disconnection happened near the VanWagoner Road exit just...

Ferrysburg, MI · 2d

decorhint.com

8 Of The Best Barbecue Spots In And Around Grand Rapids, Michigan Locals Keep Recommending

A former A&W stand now serves smoked brisket and burnt ends in Grand Rapids, and honestly, that alone had me. A fast-food stand turned smokehouse? I was already sold on that detail. And apparently, there’s more to appreciate. One barbecue spot nearby makes over 60 homemade sausage recipes. Its...

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97.9 WGRD

New 'Old School' Deli Opens Up on Alpine Ave. in Grand Rapids

Dang Nice Deli is officially open at 2103 Alpine Ave. in Grand Rapids, serving up retro vibes, local breads, and signature subs in a familiar local spot.

WOOD TV8

Man brought to Grand Rapids hospital with gunshot wound overnight

A man arrived at a Grand Rapids hospital just before midnight Saturday with a gunshot wound, police said.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21h

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Ravenna overpowers Constantine for first district football title since 2016; gets another shot at North Muskegon

BY SCOTT DECAMP LocalSportsJournal.com CONSTANTINE – For years, Constantine has imposed its will on opponents with its wing-T offense and physical brand of football. The shoe was on the other foot in Saturday afternoon’s MHSAA Division 7 district final at Sweetland Stadium, and visiting Ravenna put the pedal to the medal. Ravenna set a physical tone on both sides of the ball en route to a 42-12 victory over Constantine. It’s the first district championship for the Bulldogs since 2016. “As soon as (Ravenna coach Steve Czerwon) made the decision to go to the ‘T’ (offense) and was doing that…

North Muskegon, MI · 1d

Kalamazoo Gazette

Marching bands: Grant High School crowned the 2026 MCBA Flight V champions

DETROIT -- The state champion marching band in the Michigan Competing Band Association’s Flight V is Grant High School. The band scored 89.05 at the state championship final at Ford Field on Saturday, Nov. 7. The band also won outstanding music, outstanding visual, outstanding general effect, outstanding percussion and outstanding auxiliary performance, sweeping all five caption awards.

Grant, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

I-96 lanes reopen between Grand Rapids and Lansing

The Michigan Department of Transportation reopened all I-96 lanes and ramps between Bliss Road and Sunfield Highway Friday.

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Historic Grand Rapids church to be demolished under proposed westside housing plan

Founded by Irish immigrants in 1870, Saint James Catholic Church on Bridge Street held its last mass in 2022. It closed due to declining attendance, priest shortages and mounting repair costs. Now, The Diocese of Grand Rapids has agreed to sell the vacant property to investment firm Beckett Industries. “They've...

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103.3 WKFR

150-year-old Grand Rapids Church May Face The Wrecking Ball

A 150-year-old West Side church may face the wrecking ball. St. James Catholic Church on Bridge Street could become housing, and neighbors get a say Nov. 12.

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Ottawa County Farmland Fight Heads to Vote on 100 MW Battery Plant

Blendon Township’s planning commission is likely to vote Nov. 18 on Key Capture Energy’s proposal for a 100-megawatt battery storage plant on 14 acres of rural Ottawa County land beside an electrical substation off 88th Avenue near Polk Street. The proposal has drawn concern from nearby residents about fire, noise and the effects of locating the facility near prime farmland, while supporters point to its potential role in grid reliability.

Ottawa County, MI · 15h

MLive

Grand Rapids Catholic Central football playoffs in jeopardy

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A judge will issue a ruling Monday, Nov. 9, that could end or extend the Grand Rapids Catholic Central football team’s quest for a state championship. Noah Zainea, a football player, won a temporary restraining order last week after the Michigan High School Athletic Association disqualified the Cougars for allegedly using an ineligible player during the regular season.

WOOD TV8

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Pilot program in West Michigan counties hopes to simplify legal process in domestic cases

A new pilot program approved by the Michigan Supreme Court is changing how domestic-related cases are handled. Kent County is one of the four counties trying the new program that looks to simplify the legal process.

Kent County, MI · 2d

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Michigan State Police Cars Have a Secret Nickname

Before they were blue, MSP cruisers were black and gold. Here's what changed and why troopers started calling them "Blue Goose."

Grand Rapids, MI · 22h

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Deputy, K-9 to be OK after crash in Zeeland area

An Ottawa County sheriff's deputy and dog were injured in a crash Friday morning, but are expected to be OK.

Zeeland, MI · 2d

The Pioneer

Morley Stanwood volleyball season has heartbreaking end

Morley Stanwood's volleyball season comes to a heartbreaking end at Kent City

Kent City, MI · 2d

The Detroit News

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Kings of Leon to play pair of Michigan shows on 'O My Beloved' tour

Veteran Southern rockers Kings of Leon have announced a pair of Michigan concerts on their upcoming tour behind their new album, "O My Beloved." The band will perform at Pine Knob on May 23 and at Grand Rapids' Acrisure Amphitheater on May 18. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 9 a.m. Nov. 13 via Ticketmaster. Presales start at 9 a.m. Nov. 9. The concerts are a part of the band's 30-date 2027 North American tour, which launches May 8 in Bristow, Va., and wraps Oct. 15 in New York City. Band of Horses will open both Michigan shows. "O My Beloved" is Kings of Leon's 10th album, and it follows 2024's "Can We Please Have Fun." The band's last Metro Detroit concert was in August 2021 at Pine Knob. agraham@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Kings of Leon to play pair of Michigan shows on 'O My Beloved' tour

Michigan · 2d

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Football Frenzy highlights: Nov. 6, 2026, district finals

The Football Frenzy crews will spread out around West Michigan to bring you highlights of district final games.