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WOOD TV8

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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.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

We Are Grand Rapids

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Michigan Snow Has Arrived Up North, But Grand Rapids Waits Its Turn

Snow has finally reached Michigan, but way up in the UP, not here. Herman sits at three inches while last winter buried it under 366. Get those shovels ready, friends.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

97.9 WGRD

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Paw & Order! Kent County Sheriff's Office Rescues Tiny, One-Eyed Kitten and She Needs a Name

She wandered into the Kent County Sheriff's Office parking lot looking for help—and walked out with a forever home! See her adorable rescue story and help deputies choose the ultimate name for this sweet little survivor.

Kent County, MI · 2d

wilcoxnewspapers.com

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Shamrocks awarded District title; head to West Catholic for Regional final

After more than a week of uncertainty surrounding the football playoffs, the Berrien Springs High School football team has been awarded a district championship and will travel to Grand Rapids West Catholic for the regional championship on Saturday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m., Athletic Director Joe Stephens reported. The unusual...

Berrien Springs, MI · 23h

WOOD TV8

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Controversial club meeting prompts Jenison student to share concerns

A Jenison Public Schools student shares her perspective of the on-going controversy at the high school. The concerns have been over a now canceled student organized club activity at the high school from Club America, a turning point USA chapter. Some viewed the event to be Islamophobic because one of the advertised discussion topics was: Are Muslims bad news for America?

Jenison, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Kilwins in Gaslight Village shuts doors

After nine years of serving ice cream, chocolate and other treats, the Kilwins location in East Grand Rapids has closed for good.

East Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

Yahoo!

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Fried chicken, bibimbap and more: Korean fusion spot opens in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — There's a new Korean fusion spot in Grand Rapids: Dak Good, which specializes in Korean fried chicken. "'Dak' means chicken. Essentially, if you're coming here and you get chicken, you're not going to go wrong," explained Derrick Andrews, the front-of-house manager for the Grand Rapids restaurant. "'Chicken good' — it speaks for itself."

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Wendy’s could acquire 163 Meritage restaurants

Wendy's could acquire 163 restaurants from Grand Rapids-based Meritage Hospitality Group, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, as part of a settlement between the two entities, court documents show.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21h

schoolnewsnetwork.org

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New Aberdeen building on track to open in 2027

Grand Rapids — Behind Aberdeen Academy, just a hop, skip and a jump to the south of the playground where students spend their recess time, construction crews are hard at work building a brand-new, state-of-the-art elementary school, set to open in August 2027. The future Aberdeen Elementary School will...

Grand Rapids, MI · 23h

inputfortwayne.com

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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 · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Brand-new taco shop opens at Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Friday marks the opening day for GR Taco Shop, a new food vendor in the Market Hall of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21h

We Are Battle Creek

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West Michigan Loses Its First Bojangles Restaurant

Bojangles is already gone from Michigan. Now, hundreds of Wendy's restaurants are caught up in the same company's bankruptcy battle.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

Michigan Public

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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.

Kent County, MI · 2d

97.9 WGRD

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Neighborhood Bar Tucked in Grand Rapids Condo Complex Closes After 7 Years

Known for its stacked burgers, fish and chips, courtyard patio, craft beer, and live music, this neighborhood spot quiety closed over the weekend.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

WOOD TV8

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Grand Rapids board refuses to appoint commissioner-elect early

Grand Rapids city commissioners have passed on another option to fill the vacant 1st Ward seat for the remainder of the year.

Grand Rapids, MI · 15h

97.9 WGRD

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Miss Flanagan's Downtown Grand Rapids? It's Reopening Soon! Take a Look Inside

Flanagan's holds plenty of memories for longtime Grand Rapids regulars. It's reopening under new ownership with a new look. We got an exclusive walkthrough. See what it looks like now!

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

Fox17

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Hermitage at Diamond seeking community funding for restoration projects

Hermitage at Diamond began as Third Reformed Church in 1875, but has grown into more than just a house of worship. The building, located at 1009 Hermitage St SE at the corner of Hermitage and Diamond in Grand Rapids, was established as a nonprofit organization in 2020 following its purchase from local preservationist Carol Moore in 2017. Hermitage at Diamond is home to a venue of versatility that connects the community through art and music.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21h

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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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 · 1d

WOOD TV8

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KCAS Pets of the Week: Aster and Fuzzers

This week's featured adoptable pets from the Kent County Animal Shelter are two black-and-white sweethearts.

Kent County, MI · 23h