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Tuesday, November 10

MLive.comNov 10

Earl James Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Human trafficking persists in West Michigan: Advocates stress warning signs and support for victims

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FBI conducts searches at locations in West Michigan, including Grand Rapids massage parlor

WOODTV.comNov 10

Suspect flees after Walgreens robbery in Grand Rapids

MLive.comNov 10

Whitmer highlights upgrades at $62.9M Grand Rapids veterans home ahead of holiday

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Margaret Tornga Obituary (09/22/1942 - 11/06/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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MHSAA lawsuit: Catholic Central placekicker won’t drop case

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Massage parlors raided in FBI operation across Michigan

Rockford IceHogsNov 10

IceHogs Take on Top-Seeded Griffins in Michigan

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FBI, state and local authorities raid West Michigan massage parlors

MLive.comNov 10

Vote for the Grand Rapids area’s top volleyball player heading into regionals

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 10

Sullivan’s Carpet and Furniture closing after nearly 80 years in business

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FBI, state law enforcement raid multiple massage parlors across Michigan

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Steven Richards Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Sullivan's Carpet and Furniture closes after 77 years in Grand Rapids

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Data center developer abandons plans near Lansing amid public pushback

MLive.comNov 10

2 Grand Rapids-area teams, 1 runner win state titles at boys cross country finals

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Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo rank among top U.S. housing markets, but challenges remain

Monday, November 9

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Judge Sides With the MHSAA: Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Season Is Over

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Michael Rabideau Obituary (03/30/1952 - 10/29/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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News | Grand Rapids, Michigan-area shopping center with new roof finds a buyer

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Julia Hahn Obituary (07/21/1984 - 11/05/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Judge rules in favor of MHSAA; Grand Rapids Catholic Central (MI) out of postseason

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 9

Portillo’s plans first West Michigan restaurant at Woodland Mall outlot

WZZM13.comNov 9

Court rules Grand Rapids Catholic Central out of playoffs

Yahoo SportsNov 9

Grand Rapids Catholic Central removed from playoffs 1 day before game

MLive.comNov 9

Portillo’s plans restaurant at Woodland Mall near Grand Rapids

MLive.comNov 9

Holland Christan champ headlines 14 Grand Rapids-area all-staters at girls cross country finals

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 9

Grand Rapids considers $2M plan to revamp paused emerging developer program

WOODTV.comNov 9

Grand Rapids company wants to demolish St. James Catholic Church to build apartments

MLive.comNov 9

Early look at Grand Rapids-area 2026 football regional final matchups

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