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        Kyle Whittingham to be named head coach at University of Michigan, sources say
        Jeff Tavss
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        Terri DeBoer
        Kent
        Kent County saw four mistrials in murder cases in 2025. Why?
        Sam Landstra
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        Andy Curtis
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        Plainwell man helps build beds for kids in need
        Janice Allen

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        Walker Northview Comstock Park

        What's global is local: Soaring gold and silver prices come home to local shop

        Robb Westaby
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        Grandville fire truck hit twice this year while responding to emergencies

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        The one mistake that turns your Christmas gift card into worthless plastic

        Justin Boggs
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          Hundreds of schoolchildren taken captive in Nigeria have now been released

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          Winter storms across the US delay travel with life-threatening floods and snow

          Simon Kaufman
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          NCAA allows Baylor to add ex-NBA draftee, a rarity in college hoops

          Justin Boggs

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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Can’t return it? Unload unwanted holiday gifts, and maybe earn money

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        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Byron Township firefighters spends Christmas protecting neighborhood

        Waleed Alamleh
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        Grandville Hudsonville Jenison

        Hudsonville's elf door hunt brings families downtown after the holidays

        Giselle Valentin
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        Weather Ready Alert: Freezing rain potential Friday morning

        Terri DeBoer
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        Tonight's Forecast; Dry tonight/Freezing Rain early Friday

        Terri DeBoer
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        Who won the $1.817B Powerball jackpot? Arkansas player hits Christmas mega prize

        Justin Boggs
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        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Kentwood Community Church brings diverse congregation together for Christmas

        Waleed Alamleh
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        Holland Zeeland

        Portion of Holland State Park parking lot reopens in time for Christmas

        Alina Hauter
      • Norton Shores woman celebrates 100th birthday on Christmas Eve surrounded by family

        Muskegon

        Norton Shores woman celebrates 100th birthday on Christmas Eve

        Olivia Yatooma
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        Walker Northview Comstock Park

        'The Plainfield Elf Runner' revealed: What a nice guy

        Robb Westaby
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Construction begins on new programming space at Spring Lake District Library

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Grandville Hudsonville Jenison

        Grandville firefighters work Christmas to keep community safe during holiday

        Giselle Valentin
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        MSP troopers drive 600 miles to deliver Christmas gifts to young cancer patient

        Jolie Sherman
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        Michigan

        Lost dog reunites with family after 4 years thanks to social media

        Carli Petrus
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        Michigan

        Etiquette expert shares the do's and don'ts of attending holiday parties

        Carli Petrus
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        Michigan

        Holiday relapse risk rises 150% for those in addiction recovery

        Demetrios Sanders
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        How to navigate difficult family relationships during the holidays

        Christiana Ford
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        Morning News

        INTERVIEW: NORAD is ready to track Santa's Christmas Eve flight

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        Morning News

        Grief and Hope: the importance of recognizing breast cancer in men

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Allegan

        Pedestrian seriously hurt in Allegan crash, road closed for several hours

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Holland Zeeland

        Deputy vehicle hit in Zeeland crash

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Ottawa

        Deputies: woman swims to shore after crashing into Smith Bayou

        Kathryn Havrilla
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        Today's Forecast

        Tonight's Forecast; Spotty Lt. Rain/Drizzle

        Terri DeBoer
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        Rockford Cedar Springs Sparta

        Welcome to Frosty Falls: West Michigan's tiny holiday town that's growing online

        Andy Curtis
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        Muskegon

        Free Christmas light display turns Muskegon backyard into winter wonderland

        Olivia Yatooma
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        Kentwood Wyoming Byron Center

        Last-minute shoppers pack Woodland Mall with Christmas right around the corner

        Waleed Alamleh
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        Holland Zeeland

        Holiday shopping season brings record sales for downtown Holland businesses

        Alina Hauter
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        Ionia Greenville Lowell Belding

        $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot drawing set for Christmas Eve

        Paige Meyer
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        Kalamazoo

        Bronson Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare reach new contract deal

        Josh Berry
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        Walker Northview Comstock Park

        'When we're full, we're full': Humane Society of West Michigan is at capacity.

        Robb Westaby
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        Grand Haven Allendale Spring Lake

        Grand Haven Recycle Ministry moving to larger space

        Zachariah Wheaton
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        Holland Zeeland

        Holland State Park reopens portion of main parking lot

        Zac Harmon
      • Vikings Giants Football

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        J.J. McCarthy won't start vs. Lions after fracture found in throwing hand

        DAVE CAMPBELL
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        Kent

        What's in a name? Local hospitals reveal most-picked names for babies in 2025

        Zac Harmon
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        Van Buren

        Arson ruled out in portable toilet fires at South Haven water plant

        Zac Harmon
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        Grand Rapids

        Grand Rapids Police Chief named finalist for top cop job in Pensacola, Fla.

        Zac Harmon
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        Michigan

        Detroit reduces abandoned homes from 47K to under 1K in 12 years

        Christiana Ford
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        Michigan

        READ: Letter from Jeffery Epstein to Larry Nassar released by DOJ

        Kellen Voss
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        Kalamazoo

        Trio of downtown Kalamazoo projects get $54 million in state funding

        Julie Dunmire
        Steelers Lions Football

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        Lions facing long playoff odds after losing 2 straight games

        LARRY LAGE
        Pistons Trail Blazers Basketball

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        Pistons beat Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing 21-point lead

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