Rockford girls win Division 1 state championship

The Rockford girls basketball team has won the state title. (March 18, 2023)

Has Grand Rapids’ economy recovered from the pandemic?

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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)

Final preparations for Kalamazoo justice center underway

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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)

Palisades owners pitch adding two small modular reactors

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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)

2023 Michigan AP Division 3-4 football Player of …

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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)

Storm Team 8 Forecast, 6 p.m., 120723

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

Menorah lighting held in Grand Rapids

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

How does Blake Harms make his School Closing Predictions?

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Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Blake Harms has built a following from students over the years due to his incredibly accurate School Closing Predictions. But how does he do it? (Dec. 7, 2023)

Sheriff’s lieutenant injured as suspect flees police

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A Kent County lieutenant was hit by a vehicle Wednesday while helping to arrest a suspect, who fled the scene but has since been taken into custody, authorities say. (Dec. 7, 2023)

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