Grand Rapids Press

The band scored 89.05 to win the state title at Ford Field on Saturday, Nov. 7. mrf.lu/2_Hyt

The band scored 94.15 at Ford Field Saturday, Nov. 7, to capture the state title. mrf.lu/2_b93

The donor-recognition agreement for Acrisure Amphitheater included a provision allowing Acrisure to pursue the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority’s insurance business. mrf.lu/2_mzS

Charles Belknap served Grand Rapids for over seven decades as a Civil War veteran, businessman, mayor, congressman and youth advocate. A neighborhood bears his name. mrf.lu/2_SVK

A trailer failure caused a 31-foot boat to detach and land in a ditch on U.S. 31 in Ferrysburg. mrf.lu/2_C5X

The Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars went from playoff contenders to forfeiting six games overnight. Attorneys called the investigation a witch hunt involving a friend of a rival coach's wife. mrf.lu/2_s6x

Michigan Department of Transportation officials on Friday, Nov. 6 said all lanes of I-96 are now open. mrf.lu/2_xN6

A judge will decide Monday whether the Cougars can continue their state championship quest after the MHSAA disqualified them over an allegedly ineligible player transfer. mrf.lu/2_ZBn

Ottawa County sheriff's deputies said a county police cruiser crashed about 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, on Chicago Drive near Byron Road mrf.lu/2_cKr

The Democratic congresswoman was reelected by nearly 16 points despite facing a well-known Republican opponent and criticism from progressives over her refusal to endorse Abdul El-Sayed. mrf.lu/2_cYM

The program’s senior class performed at the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now they’re chasing another state title at Ford Field. mrf.lu/2_cXS

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids will host a community race with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. The event features a 5-mile run, 5K, and half-mile remembrance walk, with all proceeds benefiting veteran residents. mrf.lu/2_TFb

Dan Bremmer has logged at least 35,000 miles hauling props and instruments since 2004, and now his son Ben drives alongside him for the 185-member program competing at state and national championships. mrf.lu/2_N0D

Holly Kay Luna told her friend "Mama, I'm dying" before the line went dead. The friend heard a man's voice in the background saying "Don't you ever do that to me again." mrf.lu/2VP6-

The $9 million proposal for a four-story facility near Gaslight Village failed decisively Tuesday, with community members citing concerns about cost, safety and traffic. mrf.lu/2V-4w

All New Zealand mudsnails are female and reproduce without fertilization, creating entire populations from a single individual while offering almost no nutritional value to the fish that eat them. mrf.lu/2V-zM

While adults took to the polls Nov. 3 to vote on the governor’s race, U.S. congressional seats and local proposals, kids in Allendale Township were deciding on their favorite pizza topping. mrf.lu/2V-Z-

A person was found dead Thursday morning after firefighters responded to a structure fire in Otisco Township. mrf.lu/2VVsK

Michigan Sports Academies Lakeshore has finished a major expansion at its Holland location, more than tripling the campus size, the organization announced Thursday. mrf.lu/2VpbX

Robinette's, on the farm's Facebook page, posted that free entry to the Dolly Parton corn maze runs through Nov. 13. mrf.lu/2VphC