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SportsGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A total of 3,943 runners crossed the finish line Sunday as the Grand Rapids Marathon, presented by University of Michigan Health-West, wrapped up its 2026 edition, official results show. The half marathon remained the biggest draw, with 1,891 finishers, close to…
SportsDETROIT, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Griffins picked up an experienced defenseman Sunday when the Detroit Red Wings assigned Jacob Bernard-Docker to their AHL affiliate after he went unclaimed on waivers. Detroit put the 26-year-old on waivers Saturday as it tried to thin out a…
SportsGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Leonard finished with three goals and an assist Sunday as the Grand Rapids Griffins handled the Rockford IceHogs 5-1 at Van Andel Arena, wrapping up a two-game weekend sweep. The game stayed tight into the third period. Leonard put the…
From the HERE City State DeskMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — The Victory Cannon is staying in Kalamazoo. Western Michigan built a three-touchdown cushion on Saturday and then held off a late Central Michigan push for a 21-14 win in the state's biggest Mid-American Conference rivalry. Running back Jalen Buckley did most…
From the HERE City State DeskANN ARBOR, Mich. — A halftime quarterback change and a familiar family name rescued Michigan on Saturday, as true freshman Tommy Carr came off the bench and led the Wolverines past Penn State 21-18. First-year coach Kyle Whittingham pulled starter Bryce Underwood at the break…
From the HERE City State DeskYPSILANTI, Mich. — Eastern Michigan's homecoming got away from the Eagles early on Saturday. Toledo scored on four of its first five possessions, led 31-7 at the half and coasted to a 34-14 Mid-American Conference win at Rynearson Stadium. The Rockets' defense set the tone.…
From the HERE City National DeskEDMONTON, Alberta — Mike Malott gave a home crowd at Rogers Place a finish it will replay for months, flattening Joaquin Buckley with a knee to the chin in the second round of Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event. The opening round of the welterweight…
From the HERE City National DeskPHILADELPHIA — Charlotte finally has a win. Quarterback Conner Harrell had a hand in four touchdowns Saturday as the 49ers outlasted Temple 38-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, ending a season-opening losing streak. Harrell completed 23 of 31 throws for 281 yards. He found Derrick Eley…
From the HERE City National DeskLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have one roster spot too many and less than two days to fix it, and the player most likely to pay the price is third-year wing Dalton Knecht. Los Angeles carries 16 players on standard contracts and must…
From the HERE City National DeskPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The NCAA is pushing back in federal court against two Providence College basketball players who want one more season, and a judge is scheduled to take up their request Monday. In a filing opposing a temporary restraining order sought by guard Derek…
Business
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Mexican restaurant 7 Mares is cooking again on the southeast side, though for now its customers order at a food truck window instead of a dining room. The restaurant at Adams Street and Kalamazoo Avenue SE was damaged by a fire in July.…
Public Safety
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two fishermen who lost their footing in the Grand River were brought to safety by Grand Rapids firefighters on Sunday morning, Oct. 18, and both were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Crews were sent out at about 7:30 a.m. after a…
Politics
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Several hundred demonstrators filled Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids late Saturday morning, Oct. 17, for a No Kings rally centered on getting people to vote in the midterm election about two weeks away. The crowd then marched through downtown streets. Earlier in the day,…
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