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07/09/2024

History is being made for Calvin University on Saturday with the first football team in the university's existence taking the field.

History is being made for Calvin University on Saturday with the first football team in the university’s existence taking the field.

07/09/2024

Dozens of volunteers gathered in downtown Grand Rapids to help clean up along the Grand River Saturday morning.

07/09/2024

Over 7 million Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries won’t receive their checks in September, thanks to a quirk in the calendar.

It’s all thanks to a quirk in the calendar.

07/09/2024

A Cascade Township barn is a total loss following a Friday night fire that killed the family dog, authorities said.

A Cascade Township barn is a total loss following a Friday night fire that killed the family dog, authorities said.

07/09/2024

Those in nearly two dozen states may be in for an even more vibrant display of fall foliage, according to a new report. Two of the nation’s fall color hotspots, though, may not be as lucky.

As for the rest of the country, forecasters are predicting ‘dull’ to ‘typical’ colors.

07/09/2024

The folks at WalletHub have recently attempted to determine the “most fun states in America” through a deep analysis of each state’s recreation, dining and nightlife options, among other metrics.

The folks at WalletHub have recently attempted to determine the “most fun states in America” through a deep analysis of each state’s recreation, dining and nightlife options, amon…

07/09/2024

For the first time in its nearly 149-year history, Calvin University has a marching band.
MORE: https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/first-calvin-university-marching-band-prepares-for-football-game/

07/09/2024

A new blood test could help women determine their risk of heart disease decades before an official diagnosis, researchers found in a 30-year study.

A new study finds womens’ risk for heart disease can be detected much earlier than once thought.

07/09/2024

Feeling like fall this weekend! Saturday will bring high temperatures in the low 60s with a breezy north wind.

Read about the 80s making a return this week here:https://www.woodtv.com/weather/forecast/storm-team-8-forecast/

07/09/2024

With a chill creeping into the air and 60-degree days in the forecast, West Michigan is getting ready for fall. That means the return of cozy, spiced drink flavors.

07/09/2024

When the Texas Longhorns come to Ann Arbor Saturday to take on the Michigan Wolverines, it will mark just the second time the two schools have faced off on the gridiron.

07/09/2024

Did you catch the highlights of tonight's Football Frenzy? Rockford played Muskegon, Byron Center took on East Kentwood and more.

This week’s Football Frenzy features some battles between West Michigan blue bloods.

07/09/2024

Comstock Park hosted Holland Christian Friday evening for the annual Patriot Game, which honored the life of fallen U.S. Marine Capt. Miguel Nava.

The Finish the Mission Veteran Relief Fund held its 10th annual Freedom Cruise Friday, the event honoring late U.S. Marine Capt. Miguel Nava and Gold Star families.

07/09/2024

Football Frenzy scores are starting to come in.

See the latest Football Frenzy scores.

07/09/2024

A cool, but mostly pleasant weekend is ahead, with a few stray showers possible toward the lakeshore Saturday.

A big warm-up isn't far off, though: https://www.woodtv.com/weather/forecast/storm-team-8-forecast/

07/09/2024

The sheriff's office said that the area was “treacherous in nature” and that search and rescue volunteers had to rappel into and out of a canyon to search for the woman.

Esmeralda Maria Pineda was found severely dehydrated and emaciated after being missing for 12 days in a remote area of Nevada County.

07/09/2024

Three years after a racial attack at a Kentwood hotel, the man behind it has begun serving time in a Michigan prison.

06/09/2024

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut capsule departed the International Space Station on Friday without its crew and headed back to Earth.

06/09/2024

On Wednesday, Bill Steffen took his kayak up to Crockery Lake to see if there were any new developments in the search for the elusive alligator that was reportedly seen in the lake.

On Wednesday, I took my kayak back up to Crockery Lake to see if there was anything new to report on the search for the elusive alligator in the lake.

06/09/2024

"We need to remind all the students at every level that there’s a cost for our freedom and it’s not free."

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Finish the Mission Veteran Relief Fund held its 10th annual Freedom Cruise Friday, the event honoring late U.S. Marine Capt. Miguel Nava and Gold Star famili…

06/09/2024

A new apartment complex by the intersection of Wealthy Street and Division Avenue has moved in its first few residents.

06/09/2024

Two days after winning her first gold medal at her first Paralympic Games, Lowell native Kate Brim says it still feels surreal.

06/09/2024

Dean Transportation is asking for patience from parents as it irons out some logistical hiccups that are typical at the start of the school year.

06/09/2024

The first day of astronomical fall is still two weeks away on Sunday, Sept. 22. As temperatures cool off for the first weekend of September, the fall feeling will start to kick in.

06/09/2024

A Michigan court ordered Friday that former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name be removed from the state’s general election ballot, overturning previous efforts to keep his name on the ballot.

A Michigan court ordered Friday that former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name be removed from the state’s general election ballot, overturning previous efforts to keep…

06/09/2024

A new Wealthy Street eatery offers authentic Thai food.

A new Thai restaurant is preparing to officially open along Grand Rapids’ Wealthy Street.

06/09/2024

"What?" defendant George Stanard blurted when the judge said injuries had been reported in the fires.

A man accused of setting several fires in Kalamazoo sobbed and seemed stunned that injuries had been reported as he was formally charged with arson Friday.

06/09/2024

Some United States Social Security services are unavailable on Friday due to an IT hardware issue.

06/09/2024

On woodtv.com now, watch Sports Director Jack Doles and Frenzy team members Dean Holzwarth and Andrew McDonald talk about what we saw in Week 1 and what to watch for tonight.

Week 1 is officially in the books, so we turn the page to Week 2 and a look at our three spotlight games.