People in Ada are learning how strong young people can be. (May 9, 2025)

Seminarians from the Grand Rapids area were among the thousands who celebrated in St. Peter's Square Thursday as a new pope was elected. (May 9, 2025)

News 8's Josh Sanchez went through the yearbook pages of a former classmate who knew the new pope.

In West Michigan, Diocese of Grand Rapids Bishop David Walkowiak celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving for the election of a new pope at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew Friday. (May 9, 2025)

Here's a look at the roads that will be closed tomorrow for the annual River Bank Run. (May 9, 2025)

As the annual River Bank Run creeps closer, many people, including runners participating tomorrow, are stopping by the Amway River Bank Run Expo. (May 9, 2025)

A nonprofit is bringing color to Kalamazoo and Portage with countless new flowers. (May, 9, 2025)

Starting Saturday, Grand Rapids' West Side will be served by an additional weekend bus route for the rest of the summer.  (May 9, 2025)

Kalmazoo's bike show is evolving into Bikes in the Zoo; a bigger and better celebration of cycling, movement and community. (May 9, 2025)

Organizers for the annual River Bank Run held a news conference on Friday to highlight elite runners in the race, as well as a change that people may notice this year. (May 9, 2025)

Seminarians from Grand Rapids were among the thousands who celebrated in St. Peter's Square Thursday as a new pope was elected. (May 9, 2025)

As River Bank Run approaches, News 8 continues to look at special groups preparing for Saturday's race. (May 9, 2025)

This year, Volksparade will run on a different route. (May 9, 2025)