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AMEN builds Great Lakes team to expand free dental care

This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation. Janelle Randall remembers people arriving hours before a free dental clinic in the Grand Rapids area opened....

Michigan · 14h

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Football Frenzy preview: Regional finals

District championships have been claimed, and now regional titles are at stake as teams move one step closer to playing in Detroit over Thanksgiving weekend.

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Country Herald

West Michigan Weather Alert: Rain to 28° Cold, Nov. 12-16

Michigan — Wet pavement, brisk northwest winds and a sharp temperature drop are setting up a colder stretch across West Michigan. Grand Rapids could fall from Thursday's 46-degree high to just 28 degrees by Friday morning, bringing the risk of freezing conditions.

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Grand Rapids gift shop to host winter clothes donation drive

On Saturday, visitors to Oro, a boutique and gift shop in Grand Rapids, can participate in a winter clothing donation drive in partnership with nonprofit Helping Hands Mission Store.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22h

Fox17

Morning Buzz: November 11, 2026

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Spectrum Technicians launch "Project Stars and Stripes" U.S. flag replacement. Spectrum Technicians are swapping out tattered American flags for free! The company launched "Project Stars and Stripes" this...

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Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief

Mark Sanchez: And first, of course, didn't at one point last week we all go, phew, glad that's over. And it was so nice to sit there on a Saturday and Sunday and watch a football game without being bombarded by these political ads anymore. So yeah, the election's done. It was a big, big election cycle for the Democrats. They won control of Congress. Jocelyn Benson, the Secretary of State, was elected governor here in Michigan. And the legislature. from January will be fully in control of the Democrats.

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Panthers Ready for Rivalry Test against Lakers

The regular season finale between Davenport and Grand Valley State is a role reversal from past seasons. The Panthers enter the game at 8-2 overall and ranked No. 18 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and No. 22 in the Power Index. The Lakers are currently 7-3 overall and are No. 23 in the AFCA and No. 43 in the Power Index. Quite simply, Davenport could qualify for the upcoming Division II playoffs with a win as they currently sit No. 7 in Super Region 3. The Lakers have to win and have other teams lose ahead of them in Super Region 3 as they are No. 11 in the regional rankings. The top 8 teams will advance to the postseason and that will be announced on Sunday, Nov. 15 on NCAA.com at 6:00 PM.

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FOX 17 News West Michigan

Walker plans controlled deer hunt to reduce crashes

Walker recorded 159 deer-car crashes in 2025. Now, city leaders are planning a controlled hunt to reduce collisions, with harvested venison donated to a food pantry.

Walker, MI · 17h

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Regional football preview 2026: Michigan Sports Radio zeroes in on 3 local games

It’s never wise to sleep on a Hudsonville Unity Christian football team, especially one coached by Hall of Famer Craig Tibbe. Kenowa Hills coach Don Fellows knows this. He knows this Friday’s 7 p.m. Division 4 regional championship showdown between Kenowa Hills (10-1) and Unity Christian (7-4) at the Knights’ field will require discipline, toughness, and patience.

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Corewell Health Tops Off Grand Rapids Housing Project for Medical Residents

A steel beam was lifted at the Ottawa Avenue project, marking a topping-off ceremony for Corewell Health's new apartment project built to house incoming medical residents. The beam was raised as part of a celebration for the Karl and Patricia Betz Resident Physician Living Center, while a banner thanking the project's namesake donors was also raised during the event.

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Michigan Public

Southern Michigan communities turn to regional management of growing deer herds

On opposite sides of the state, Kent County, and the cities of Farmington Hills, Farmington and Southfield, have turned to regional coalitions to manage growing deer populations.

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As holidays season nears, Kent Co. nonprofit seeks donations for families in need

Nonprofit organization, Closet of Hope, is collecting donations for foster and adoptive families leading up to the holiday season.

Wyoming, MI · 17h

97.9 WGRD

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Hoffmaster State Park Is Closing for Four Days Next Week

The DNR is shutting down the Lake Michigan lakeshore favorite for a controlled deer hunt, and you’ll want to plan your beach walk elsewhere.

Kent County, MI · 21h

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Lowell Twp Planning Recap: Noise at Fairgrounds, Postponed Zoning Request

The Lowell Charter Township Planning Commission met in the Lowell Middle School auditorium for an hour and 44 minutes on Monday night for their regular monthly meeting. All commissioners were present, and it was the first meeting for Thomas Gussiaux, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the commission last month.

Lowell, MI · 2d

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Nonprofit connects families with holiday assistance

Heart of West Michigan United Way is connecting residents with resources to help make the holidays a little brighter, while also making it easier for community members to support their neighbors through its annual Holiday Giving and Volunteering Guide. From sponsoring a child's holiday gifts to volunteering at a community...

Kent County, MI · 1d

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Walker Studies Deer Cull Options as Crashes and Yard Damage Mount

Walker city commissioners spent Monday night looking at ways to thin the local deer herd, including a possible managed cull. The presentation came during the committee of the whole on Nov. 9, according to MLive. Jerry Byrne, managing director of the Kent County Road Commission and a representative of the Kent County Deer Management Coalition, told commissioners the problem is both on the roads and in the yards.

Walker, MI · 1d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

Oh Christmas Tree!: Grand Rapids is getting ready for the holidays

Grand Rapids installed the city's official Christmas Tree on Thursday morning at Rosa Parks Circle, with the lights to be flipped on next weekend.

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GRCC President responds to an unsolicited email sent to student email addresses

On Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 9:22  p.m., Grand Rapids Community College President Kathryn Rogalski sent out an email to GRCC students to address concerns about an unsolicited email sent to student accounts on Monday, Nov. 2. According to the president’s email, an outside organization called “The College Voting Guide”...