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The new women’s volleyball team, Grand Rapids Rise, made their way to their new home court at Van Andel before the start of their new season. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Relatively warm Friday and we will see sunshine especially early. Closer to midnight brings a chance of scattered sprinkles. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Shoppers from across West Michigan made their way to Grand Rapids Thursday night for the 26th Annual Uptown Shop Hop. (Dec. 7, 2023)

One viewer sent in some photos asking what the circles were on Houghton Lake. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Experts painted an optimistic picture Thursday of a local economy that has recovered from the pandemic but is still facing some headwinds during The Right Place’s 2024 Economic Outlook. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Kalamazoo County is days away from the grand opening of its new justice center, which will house the district and circuit courtrooms, chambers and offices from two buildings under one roof. (Dec. 7, 2023)

The company that owns the Palisades power plant in Van Buren County is proposing the addition of two small nuclear reactors at the site as it also plans to bring the original plant back online. (Dec. 7, 2023)

After leading his Forest Hills Central team to the Division 3 state championship, Ty Hudkins was named the Michigan Associated Press Division 3-4 football Player of the Year. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Warmer yet and breezy, with highs in the low to mid 50s on Friday. High and mid level clouds will increase through the day.

Dec. 7, 2023

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning on a case that could raise the state’s minimum wage to $13 per hour next year. (Dec. 7, 2023)

Sunset Thursday marked the official beginning of the eight-day Jewish festival. (Dec. 7, 2023)