Here's a look at the polls, as selected by the Michigan Sports Writers All-State Panel: 1. Belleville (6 first place votes) (11-0), 90 4. Detroit Renaissance (13-1) 6. Saginaw Heritage (10-2) 7. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern (10-1)

The first week of Michigan Sports Writers girls high school basketball rankings have been released. Check out who is gaining attention around the state:

The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

St. Mary Catholic Central grabbed the No. 1 spot in the first Michigan Sportswriters Division 3 poll of the season.

The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school girls basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

The Salvation Army will soon add a new “By the Pound Outlet” store in Grand Rapids. We’re told all clothing and accessories at the outlet will be sold by the pound.

After announcing her bid to be Michigan's next governor, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited West Michigan Wednesday afternoon to kick off her campaign.

The public will have the chance to weigh in on a transformative redevelopment project in Gaslight Village that would be the area’s largest development in decades if it moves forward. The city of East Grand Rapids has scheduled a public hearing for 6 p.

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SMCC and Bedford girls and Summerfield boys ranked among best in the state in latest Michigan Sportswriters basketball poll.

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The Cook Carousel Pavilion, which houses the downtown landmark, will feature a wheelchair-accessible ramp and chariot to allow individuals with mobility devices to ride. Construction temporarily closed the space on Jan. 9 as part of an expansion project along the Grand River to add new museum exhibit space, improve landscaping and more.