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Mattawan is a community in grief after two high school students were left dead and three were hurt after an early morning crash Sunday. Through makeshift memorials and a vigil, the Mattawan Consolidated School District reflected on the lives lost and prayed for recovery.
The school shooting in Bend, Oregon has weighed heavy on communities across the country including West Michigan. For a family in Kalamazoo who lost a loved one to gun violence, it's their fuel to keep pushing for change.
More than a century later, twelve World War I soldiers from Muskegon were posthumously awarded Purple Hearts during a ceremony at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science.
A man was set to move out after several weeks of living with his mom and family members before shooting and killing her at her home northeast of Sparta last week, court documents say.
Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record.
The future of Muskegon's embattled Adelaide Pointe may hang in the balance, new court filings indicate, as the parties struggle to reach an agreement.
On Thursday, the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown will host a media literacy workshop for adults on how to find trustworthy news sources.
More than a decade of planning became reality on Monday morning when city officials celebrated the opening of a $25 million, 24,000 sq. ft. library in Walker.
WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — More than a decade of planning became reality on Monday morning when city officials celebrated the opening of a $25 million, 24,000 sq. ft. library in Walker. The new building, which includes a children’s area, study rooms, specialized collections, a gaming room, a podcast studio, a local…
Kasey Redfern, a former NFL punter, has died. He was 35 years old.
Meijer is proposing a drive-thru coffee shop and other developments at the southeast corner of 28th Street SE and Kalamazoo Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, city planning documents show.
Family members of two sisters who were involved in a crash early Sunday morning, killing one of them, are raising funds to pay for funeral expenses and medical bills.
On Saturday, the Garage Bar & Grill location in downtown Grand Rapids will be hosting its third annual Halloween-themed Oddities on Ottawa block party.
West Michiganders with unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions will have a convenient opportunity to safely dispose of them Saturday.
Two Grand Rapids business corridors will see infrastructure improvements in the coming months, the city announced Monday morning.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making progress against a trio of wildfires burning in the Upper Peninsula.
On Monday, visitors to downtown Grand Rapids can join a bicycle tour exploring the city's sustainable infrastructure and climate change solutions with Michigan Climate Action Network, a nonprofit.
The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8 points lower than at this point last year and lower than at any other time during his first term.
One NHL insider expects Dylan Larkin to be traded before the end of the month.
A strong gust of wind caused a trailer to tip over on the Mackinac Bridge over the weekend.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A National Guard member was shot and injured while trying to break up a fight in the nation's capital, and the person suspected of firing the gun also was shot in an exchange with guard members, police said Monday. The shooting happened at about 11:10 p.m. Sunday as seven or eight guard
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Halloween is right around the corner but the biggest trick this year may be keeping costs down. Halloween is a multi-billion dollar holiday and the National Retail Federation (NRF) projects between candy, decorations, costumes and greeting cards, Americans will spend $13.5 billion this…
In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, the Sweet House opened its doors to the public for a guided tour Sunday.
Hundreds of preloved clothing items found new homes on Sunday at a free community event helping people refresh their wardrobes while keeping clothes out of landfills.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez shared his thoughts on how the cereal giant has changed since he left and how some of the challenges he saw at the helm are back. Gutierrez shared stories from his time in Kellogg from sales associate in the Mexico division to
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez says immigration policy has expanded into "anti-immigration" during an interview with News 8 when he stopped in Kalamazoo for a speaker series. He shared his thoughts on the economy and immigration's role in its growth.
Two teens have died, and three are injured after a crash early Sunday morning, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office reports.
A day after Aldi unveiled its holiday deal at a price lower than last year, Sam's Club has announced its own meal, calling it its "biggest Thanksgiving meal yet."
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two fishermen were rescued from the Grand River Saturday morning, the Grand Rapids Fire Department told News 8. Around 7:30 a.m., crews were called to the Grand River for a water rescue involving two subjects in the water by the 6th St. Bridge. When they arrived, they discovered two…
Millions of Trump accounts received some seed funds last week.
Animals were rescued from a mobile home after a structure fire Saturday, firefighters say.
Crocs accused Five Below of attempts "to create and sell knockoff versions" to try and "trade on the immense popularity" of its brand, citing the retail chain's "Juniors Charm Clog."
Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Betty Boop and Charlie Brown are four iconic characters created by four of America’s greatest animators. And all of them credit a West Michigan native as their inspiration: Winsor McCay.
The 23rd annual Grand Rapids Marathon returns Sunday and for runner Rebecca Joyner it’s a big personal milestone. She’ll be competing in her 100th marathon.
Following a shooting that left one dead and one injured in Muskegon Friday, neighbors share their concerns regarding neighborhood violence.
Kelloggsville Public Schools is proposing a $38 million bond to implement improvements across the district.
Residents of a Paw Paw Township home discovered a grenade over 80 years old in a basement, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.
Tommy Carr converted a third down on a 12-yard touchdown run with 2:58 left to play, giving Michigan a two-score lead it needed in a 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday.
Another round of No King's rallies brought thousands of people to demonstrations across the country. Two weeks out from the midterm election, these events put an emphasis on encouraging voters to participate in the upcoming election, no matter what they are voting for. The No Kings Coalition says more than 3,000…
Members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community spent their Saturday enjoying the nice weather as they set off across the state.
Two Michigan lawmakers say they were among those that were sent threatening letters, some of which contained a white powder.
A Grand Valley State University student is in custody after a campus security officer was killed in a Friday morning hit-and-run, according to a statement from the university.
Jackson Kleather kicked three field goals, including the game-winning 34-yarder with 2 seconds left Saturday to rally No. 25 Northwestern to a 24-21 win over Michigan State.
Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — For many voters in Michigan, the U.S. Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their party’s nominee…
A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition.
Disney Cruise Line is expanding its fleet toward a goal of 13 ships by 2030, including the debut of the Disney Believe in 2027 and the development of a new class of smaller vessels designed for increased destination flexibility.
McDonald's best seasonal item is officially back, and this year's Boo Buckets are getting a wicked Disney upgrade.
For a limited time, visitors to the Grand Rapids Public Museum can now see an official NASA uniform and several patches from Christina Koch, a Grand Rapids-born astronaut who served on the Artemis II mission orbiting around the moon in 2026.
The Muskegon Heights school board will is set to have five open seats in November, with no candidates filing yet to fill that vacancy.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it “was an honor to work for” President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists. A person familiar with the…
A Muskegon shooting has left one dead and another injured, police say.
One person has been shot Friday night in Muskegon, dispatchers say.
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids), said that her Grand Rapids office received a threatening letter containing white powder and references to a "civil war."
It seems everything is costing more these days, including a good old fashioned cup of Joe. Small business owners are feeling the effects and for some, that means making tough decisions to keep their doors open.
A 41-year-old Jamaican man has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a fraudulent lottery scheme that scammed American citizens out of millions, including one person in West Michigan.
A judge’s ruling this week upheld an agreement between a farm and the controversial Silver Maple Solar Project in Zeeland and Jamestown townships.
Photos released following a fire inside of an Otsego elementary school last month show a charred library filled with scorched books and melted equipment.
Western Michigan University will now guarantee admission to Grand Rapids Community College students who complete an associate’s degree.
Advocates and parents across the state are hoping the House of Representatives will pass several bills aimed to protect children from dangers online that could affect their mental health.
On Sunday, the Grand Rapids Marathon will host its 23rd annual competition in partnership with University of Michigan Health-West, and athletes can participate in a variety of events.
A man arrested after his mother was shot and killed near Sparta had long struggled with his mental health, his father said, but had not threatened to harm others.
Western Michigan University finished installing new individual HVAC units in its Valley Oaks dormitory on Wednesday, restoring heating and cooling to about 1,000 students.
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. City of Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz
A 16-year-old was taken into custody after a loaded gun was found in his backpack at Kalamazoo Central High School Friday, police say.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role after President Trump told reporters that he told her to "reconsider" the position amid a rocky start to the job this week, a White House official told The Hill. "I said, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider,'" Trump told reporters…
Thrax and Hermit are up for adoption at the Kent County Animal Shelter.
United Way of Southwest Alabama is teaming up with Nexstar sister stations to help expand Hurricane Isaias relief efforts in 19 counties in Florida and Alabama.
Some conference titles will be decided in Week 8 of the high school football season.
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA’s new eligibility rule. NCAA President Charlie Baker called the lawsuit…
A standout Kalamazoo Loy Norrix football player is headed to San Antonio in January as a selection for the prestigious Navy All-American Bowl. Jakari Lipsey, the Knights' left tackle and defensive end, is the only player in the state of Michigan selected for the game, and one of a few from the Midwest
Essien Faria and Navodit Ghimire grew up on opposite sides of the world, but have found something familiar in their time at Loy Norrix High School.
The Kalamazoo Promise program is expanding its tuition-granting mission once again. Kalamazoo Public Schools students can now attend college cost-free at historically Black colleges and universities that are four-year, fully accredited institutions
Washington Street Elementary School is "Scooping up smiles," thanks to an essay written by a fourth-grade student.
A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside, authorities said. The suspect was found dead inside the school minutes after the shooting was first
Detroit is coming off its best performance of the season, beating Arizona 45-21 on the road ahead of its bye week.
The number of criminal charges against a former daycare employee accused of sexually abusing and taking explicit images of children continues to grow.
A new documentary called "The Rhythm of Belonging" by Grand Rapids filmmakers is set to release November 2 and will be screening at Celebration Cinema Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids.
A Pennsylvania man who fatally shot eight others, including seven family members, before killing himself had exercised strict control over his relatives, including their finances and interactions with others, police said Thursday. Investigators still don't know why family patriarch Matthew Stone Sr. gunned down his…
Former Kellogg CEO and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez says the boom in artificial intelligence has softened the blows from other economic factors, but that support can only last for so long.
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.” The complaint adds to the growing list of legal…
Walker Police Chief Keith Mankel is retiring.
he top entrepreneurs of Grand Rapids will showcase their businesses and compete for $500,000 in Start Garden’s annual Demo Day event.
A new Raising Cane's is coming to Grandville, with doors set to open next week.
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against several officers with the Michigan Department of Corrections after she was allegedly recorded by body cameras while she gave birth.
The city of Battle Creek has shut down a portion of its water system "for improvements or repairs" according to a news release, prompting a boil water advisory.
To recognize the cultural significance of lake sturgeon to West Michigan indigenous people, the Grand Rapids Public Museum has moved its lake sturgeon display to the newly reimagined "Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place" exhibit.
Police reports and audio from the morning a man died after fleeing immigration agents in Grand Rapids show it was only about a minute between when they tried to stop him and when his car crashed and caught fire.
West Michigan is approaching the peak of the fall colors, but rain and breezy conditions may take away the top-end potential from our foliage display.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The highly anticipated prequel series of the "Friday the 13th" franchise has officially arrived. "Crystal Lake" debuted on Peacock Thursday with all eight episodes available for streaming. The show serves as an origin story for the horror classic and also its main antagonist: Pamela…
On Saturday, the American Heart Association and Aquinas College will host the annual Grand Rapids Heart Walk fundraiser and awareness event at the Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center.
The remains of a baby found dead in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival will be placed in the care of a Hudsonville man for burial, an Oceana County judge has ruled.
The city of Wyoming has named Eric Wiler, a 27-year veteran of the force, as the department's next chief of police.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn’t watch it.
A person of interest was taken into custody after his mother was shot and killed between Sparta and Cedar Springs Thursday morning, the Kent County sheriff said.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has taken over management of a third wildfire burning in the Upper Peninsula.
The corpse flower on Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus will be in peak bloom Thursday, botanists say, giving visitors a narrow window to take in its rare (and smelly) air.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We are turning the corner toward the end of the regular season as only two weeks remain before the postseason begins. Conference championships are still up for grabs in several conferences, as is evident with our three spotlight games. Here’s a closer look at this week’s spotlight games…
A young teen is dead after being hit by a car in Grandville Wednesday night, local police say.
A scary-good time is right around the corner thanks to some of these spooky events coming to West Michigan.