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Rain Saturday, fall settles in. Get Bill Steffen’s weekend forecast.

Wow, look at the large swatch of fairly heavy rain that’s expected on Saturday. Look at the scale on the right. The red in Wisconsin is over 3 inches. The orange is over 2 inches and the yellow is over 1.5 inches. This model may be overdoing it a bit, but I think much of southern Michigan may see over an inch of rain.
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New e-bike patrols aim to address e-device safety concerns in 3 townships

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Kent County Sheriff's Office will soon patrol trails in multiple townships using two new e-bikes, following approvals from local leaders addressing growing concerns over e-device use. Cascade, Ada and Grand Rapids Charter townships have all approved funding for the two shared e-bikes that
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Parents’ lawsuit against Rockford Public Schools has been dismissed

A couple's lawsuit against Rockford Public School District has been dismissed, according to an announcement from Rockford Public Schools.
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Longtime Bissell executive named next CEO

Bissell has announced its next chief executive officer.
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GVSU Issues Security Letter in Wake of a Number of “Incidents” Since School Began

ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 24, 2026) – In the wake of a number of on- and off-campus incidents during the first four weeks of a new school year, officials with Grand Valley State University is reiterating security protocols. In a joint letter issued this week to students and parents,...
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Taco Bell franchisee awards $376K in grants for West Michigan youth programs

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Minnesota-based Taco Bell franchisee Border Foods has awarded $376,450 in grants to six West Michigan organizations focused on youth education, career readiness and workforce development. Border Foods announced the funding on Sept. 17. “As we celebrate 30 years of Border Foods, we’ve been thinking a.
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Grand Rapids mayor adjourns city commission meeting early after disorderly behavior

“I’m here to speak out against the gentlemen running for our senate.”. The disorder at Tuesday's Grand Rapids city commission meeting started with citizen Daniel Schutte’s comments about democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. “He is a devout Muslim. He wants to implement Sharia law. Sharia law believes...
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Car crashes into Georgetown Twp. home, dispatchers say

A house has been severely damaged after a car crashed into it Thursday evening, dispatchers say.
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Michigan voting rights advocates push to boost voter confidence

Absentee ballots are scheduled to begin going out to Michigan voters this week.
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Craving Smash Burgers? Nonla Burger to Open Second Grand Rapids Restaurant

Nonla Burger confirmed they are putting the finishing touches on a brand-new Grand Rapids restaurant. Here's where you can grab those famous smash burgers, shakes, and fries soon.

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