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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids is hosting a new fundraising event that will feature paintings, sculptures and photography by local artists. The first-ever Art and Experience Auction will take…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Grand Rapids Public Schools will remove its mask mandate for all schools and buildings in the district starting next week. A Wednesday statement said the district would follow state and county health…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It's a great time to launch a line this weekend across Michigan — all license fees are waived on Saturday and Sunday. You also don't need a recreation passport to park at a boating access site — or even…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This Friday, Feb. 4, is National Wear Red Day, as part of the “Go Red for Women” campaign to raise awareness about heart disease. The American Heart Association launched the Platform 18 years ago to…

ROSEMONT, Ill. (WOOD) — The Chicago Wolves beat the Grand Rapids Griffins after three power-play goals for a 4-1 final score Friday at Allstate Arena. The Griffins have lost four of their last five games overall. The opening…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The private investigator who found Brendan Santo's body told News 8 it wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for his wife's insistence. "One night she just looked at me and said, 'If anyone can find…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids says a penguin that has been with its herd for about 20 years has died. Herbie the Magellanic Penguin was 37 years old. National geography, these penguins typically…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - First responders across western Michigan will receive a demonstration of appreciation on Tuesday at the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl. SERVPRO has sponsored the varsity bowl game for the past several…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Sen. Curtis Hertel, D-East Lansing, believes that when it comes to spending billions of federal government dollars next year, the state needs to put politics in the spotlight. difference.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - This year has been a transformative year for Liz Fanco. A mother of eight in western Michigan, she struggled with her weight for most of her adult life. But this year, thanks to her commitment to her…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Police are on the scene at Ottawa Hills High School. The Grand Rapids Police Department is telling parents to pick up the basketball game students from the parking lot of Immaculate Heart of Mary…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Calvin University has partnered with several local groups in a new effort to help keep students safe on campus. The school received a grant of $ 300,000 from the Department of Justice Office on…

MOSCOW (AP) - Rescuers have found a survivor at a Siberian coal mine where dozens of miners are presumed dead after a devastating methane explosion, a senior local official said on Friday. Sergei Tsivilyov, governor of the Kemerovo…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A task force from Grand Rapids has selected the five programs that will receive $ 10,000 each to work to reduce violence and crime. The groups are part of more than a dozen organizations that…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Fans of The Verve Pipe are celebrating the release of the local band's first album in four years. "Son”Is the group's 9th album and marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Executives at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum are extending hours for the next vacation after surviving closures during the pandemic and, more recently, a ruptured water line on the second floor.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A Grand Rapids hairdresser is hoping her new salon will be the change she always wanted to see. Cindy Beresford says that growing up she didn't see a lot of hair salons that specialize in curly…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - After a year without field trips due to the pandemic, the Van Andel Education Institute in Grand Rapids is welcoming students for hands-on learning experiences. The institute offers programs for…

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) - It's Halloween and while we want you to have fun, we also want you to be safe. Kelly Bowman and her family are the proud owners of a vintage mystery machine. This year, she and her neighbors…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a plan to allow the purchase of hearing aids without a prescription. More than 37 million Americans have trouble hearing, but only one in five who need…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A vigil was held in Grand Rapids on Saturday to honor the life of a 20-year-old woman who was shot and killed this week. Kendall Frost's family calls for an end to the violence and pleads for…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Are you and your family looking for some fall or Halloween themed fun in October, here's an oversized list of events, festivals, treat opportunities, of corn mazes, pumpkin picking and apple picking.…

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Some hospitals in western Michigan are delaying procedures classified as non-essential after seeing a recent influx of patients seeking care. Spectrum Health recorded one of its highest patient…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A man pleaded guilty to attacking a child with a utility knife in Grand Rapids last year. Court records show that Denny McNees pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder. The other charges…

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) - This October, you may see more of the color purple in West Michigan in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Experts say that one in four women and one in seven men have experienced severe…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - While you might think of them as squeaky, blood-sucking little animals, a new exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum aims to teach visitors about the many myths and legends surrounding bats.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Michigan's Financial Exploitation Prevention Act goes into effect Sunday, giving banks and credit unions the ability to freeze accounts when a potential scam is detected. The invoice aims to protect…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Five local chefs come together at an event in October to fight homelessness. "Break the bread" serve a farm-to-table harvest dinner and fundraising to benefit Departments of Clearance.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The investigation into a shooting at a luxury condominium in downtown Grand Rapids continues. The plywood was put in place as a temporary solution after five windows of River House Condominiums off…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - All magic enthusiasts can visit the John Ball Zoo starting Saturday for Zoo Wizards Weekends. Visitors will be able to tour the Forbidden Forest, enter the Night Alley, and even spot a fantastic…

CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich., (WOOD) - As students return to class this year, they might notice a new addition to their school ID card. Last February, Republican State Representative Andrea Schroeder sponsored HB invoice 5482,…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A new class was welcomed to Michigan State University College of Medicine on Sunday afternoon. The 2021 matriculation and white coat ceremony showcased the entry class at DeVos Performance Hall in…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services proclaimed “Older Michigander Day” on Saturday. The governor's office said August…

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) - It's no secret that we, and many people in West Michigan, are huge fans of the Great Lakes Pub Cruiser! It's a party bike that's propelled by people riding and stopping at popular restaurants and…

WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) - Founders Brewing Co. beer made in Grand Rapids will be available for sale at Grand Rapids Gold Games in the coming season. The NBC G League team, which recently has a new name as part of a new…

GRAND RAPIDs, Mich. (WOOD) - Hot and very humid conditions will set in on Saturday, setting the stage for dangerous weather conditions in our area, including heat difficulties, big waves in Lake Michigan and the risk of strong…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Latino Community Coalition wants to name a downtown alley after an influential Latina hero and is asking the public to submit nominations. This is part of the Women's Way initiative of downtown…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - As part of its annual Brand it Blue initiative, Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids works to support Helen DeVos Children's Hospital by raising donations on the hospital's wishlist .…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Cascade Engineering's Young Color Professionals Conference takes place on Friday, with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist as this year's keynote speaker. This year's theme is…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A photographer from western Michigan has won awards from the National Audubon Society. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Steve Jessmore changed the photos he was taking. He is now a winner of the…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A family in western Michigan mourns the loss of six loved ones who died in an Arizona highway crash on Friday. Natisha Moffett and her five children died when a semi-trailer crashed into her car.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A new cat rescue will open on August 1 in western Michigan with the goal of giving local cats a second chance at life. Second Chance Cats of West Michigan is a new non-profit organization…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A person was shot dead on the northeast side of Grand Rapids on Sunday afternoon, police said. This happened around 3 p.m. in the Michigan Street and Houseman Avenue neighborhood. It is not known…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, is sentenced Friday. He faces up to 30 years in prison. Leaders with The Diatribe let's say that even…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Restaurant managers happily hailed the expiration of the state's broadest coronavirus mitigation measures on Tuesday. “Hallelujah,” said Ciara Taylor, general…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - With retro music blasting through the speakers and a dozen vendors stationed along the Grand River, the very first Juneteenth Jam drew a large crowd. The event was organized by Justice 4 All. The…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Grand Rapids intersection is preparing to host a concert on July 8, its first since March 12, 2020. Scott Hammontree, the venue's operating partner and talent buyer, is delighted to be busy…

CHARLOTTE, Michigan (WLNS) - A cross atop Charlotte's First Congregational Church was struck by lightning on Friday morning and fell from the top of the building. Charlotte firefighters said they were called to church around…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Four people were injured after a bridge collapsed at a house in Grand Rapids on Tuesday night, firefighters said. This happened around 5:15 p.m. on Kendall Street near Kalamazoo Avenue, north of…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The fifth annual Grand Rapids Asia-Pacific Festival drew hundreds to Calder Plaza on Saturday. The unique performances and dining options have been a big hit with visitors.…

NORTON SHORES, Michigan (WOOD) - Western Michigan is home to beaches that are often ranked among the best in the world. Big beaches like Grand Haven, Holland, and Oval Beach often claim the prizes, but off the beaten track…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A rally was held Saturday night at Martin Luther King Park on the southeast side of Grand Rapids to end violence in the city. The rally was hosted by Kent Co. Commissioner Robert S. Womack…

NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WOOD) - Want to show Fido the big lake? Twelve of the 47 public beaches of the WOOD TV8 Guide to Lake Michigan Beaches allows you to bring a dog during the summer months. Here is the full list:…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts is celebrated in person this year after COVID-19 forced its cancellation last year. Artists like Adora Trostle were scattered around the city center on Friday…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - DJ Blaze feels at home behind his turntable. “It's the ultimate high, when they dance and feel the music,” said the DJ. "I can't explain this feeling." His…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - There was an armed robbery at a cell phone store in Grand Rapids on Saturday. It happened at the T-Mobile at 6755 Kalamazoo Ave SE, near 68th Street around 1 p.m. Several suspects entered the…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Beanie Babies were collected by children and adults in the late 1990s. There was a time when collectors thought that the pile of beans and lint they sat on was going to be fine. enrich. Nick Surman…