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Official account of WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Follow us for the latest breaking news and weather in West Michigan.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Joined May 2008
The response from a West Ottawa High School student arrested for allegedly having a gun at school, inciting fear among his classmates and their parents. MORE:
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The city of Grand Rapids says the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 campaign has refused to pay more than $49,000 in bills for two rallies in the city this year.
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Michigan’s governor will co-chair President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
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The Catholic League criticized Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Friday for posting a video showing her feeding a Dorito to a podcaster, with the group accusing her of mocking the Eucharist.
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Wyoming teacher suspended for 13 days over tweet about one of her students: http://t.co/Fz5E7f0SI8
http://t.co/eeydbqaOYp.
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This is video you need to see: A man used a tree limb saw to free two bucks whose antlers were locked together.
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Here's something you don't see every day on the streets of Grand Rapids. (Video courtesy: Aaron Geller) MORE:
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The scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy, which aims to “convert” LGBTQ+ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations, is now banned for minors in Michigan.
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Kobe Bufkin signs his national letter of intent. @umichbball with the top ranked recruiting class.
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WATCH LIVE: Vice President @Mike_Pence takes the stage at President Trump's campaign rally in Battle Creek, Mich.
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Former President Donald Trump says that Grand Rapids is hosting the third presidential debate between him and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Former President Donald Trump will hold a town hall in Michigan next week.
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Students will get free meals when they return to Michigan public schools this fall:
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Longtime Republican congressman and party leader Fred Upton has endorsed Kamala Harris for President over Donald Trump.
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It's the same Storm Team 8, but a new chief! We're proud to announce that @ellenbacca has been named the first female chief meteorologist in West Michigan:
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Home improvement and agriculture chain store Tractor Supply is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and climate goals after weeks of conservative backlash.
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Detroit Catholic Central players pray with Grandville after winning semis, offer support after Ryan Fischer's death http://t.co/yaZkUaooib.
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A mysterious rollerblading wizard has been making magic on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids. MORE:
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Grand Rapids Christian standout and Michigan commit Kobe Bufkin named a McDonald's All-American:
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Questions remain as to why an employee stabbed his company president during a staff meeting at a Muskegon-area manufacturer Tuesday morning.
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Former President Donald Trump will visit Grand Rapids next week:
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Former President Barack Obama was in Detroit today for a rally ahead of the midterm elections.
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Family of woman found dead on highway angered by former President Trump's speech in Grand Rapids:
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Two parents have filed a lawsuit against Rockford Public School District for using male pronouns for their child without their knowledge.
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Priest at Ryan Fischer's funeral: "I don't have to say much because Ryan said it by the way he lived.".
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Grand Rapids just broke the record for the snowiest November with a measured 28.4 inches: http://t.co/FLYnrepDKz
http://t.co/PbrWLOdH6J.
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Oprah Winfrey was seen hanging out at a Grand Rapids brewery Saturday night.
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Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca has welcomed her little ray of sunshine!.
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Huge demonstration in Grand Rapids this evening as people protested death of George Floyd and police brutality against minorities. PHOTOS:
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The Grand Prize winner of #ArtPrize 2014 Public Vote is "“Intersections” by Anila Quayyum Agha http://t.co/wyMLA3kjcX
http://t.co/HwXIpfLCm4.
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Chasten Buttigieg, author, activist and husband of U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was in Grand Rapids Friday to discuss LGBTQ+ rights and the upcoming election.
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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal.
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Our virtual #MIGovTownHall with @GovWhitmer is about to start. If you can't make it to a TV, watch the livestream ⬇️.
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We will miss @LeonHendrix, but we know he will continue to do great things for West Michigan.
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Inspectors with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs found the remains Friday at the former Cantrell Funeral Home, just hours after receiving the letter telling them where the bodies were located.
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A 21-year-old Rockford-area man is recovering after his dirt bike collided head-on with an SUV at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The Oceana County sheriff says the man "cheated death":
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.@GVSU ranked #1 on list of nationwide colleges with the worst weather http://t.co/WWRL6izMlP
http://t.co/APBjKVbAP2.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer established the state’s first LGBTQ+ commission Sunday by signing an executive order at Detroit’s Pride parade.
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A special thanks to @Lions statistician Mike Bratta and @DanMillerFox2 for taking the time to tell this story. After decades behind the scenes, "Sticky Note Guy" finds himself in the spotlight as a new fan favorite.
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Abortion rights are now enshrined in the state's Constitution and Democrats control all levels of state government. Whitmer hopes to continue fighting for abortion rights in 2024 by supporting federal candidates across the country.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order that says Michigan will not cooperate with another state’s abortion-related prosecutions.
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.@GovWhitmer on criticisms from GOP lawmakers: "If they spent half as much time doing their jobs as they have criticizing how I’m doing mine, we would be in a much stronger position. Unfortunately, they haven’t shown real seriousness here."
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Grand Rapids rabbis are joining the push to allow undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses:
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U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin will win the election to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects for NewsNation:
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The 35th Annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival took over Calder Plaza Saturday.
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The Holland Museum is holding a free lecture next week on the history of drag.
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.@AP is calling the U.S. House of Representatives 3rd District -- Rep. @justinamash defeats Cathy Albro. ELECTION RESULTS:
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These photos were taken just 11 days apart at the Holland State Park. PHOTOS: http://t.co/D16vvMP79B
http://t.co/rMlQnUynj3.
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.@GovWhitmer earns higher marks than @POTUS for #COVID19 response, EPIC-MRA poll of Michiganders shows:.
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Democrats won back a majority in the Michigan House and restored their party’s full control of state government Tuesday thanks to victories in two special elections:
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A West Michigan woman is leading an effort to eliminate property taxes in the state, and she’s hoping to get the issue on November’s ballot.
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Michigan’s first gay pride event was held in 1972. Grand Rapids held its first event in 1988. Now, pride events are seen all across the country, and not just in big cities.
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Former News 8 reporter Barton Deiters passed away today. Here's how we're remembering our colleague and friend.
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June is National Pride Month, and in Grand Haven, people came together in solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community Saturday for the city’s inaugural Pride Festival.
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Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the 2020 US Presidential Election.
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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be campaigning in Kent County today.
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Former President Donald Trump's plane has arrived at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. REPORT:
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Day after coach's death, South Christian Girls Golf wins regional championship: http://t.co/mWtN2fLmKX
http://t.co/pDwI7T2XFa.
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An appeals court is raising major questions about the trial of two key figures in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor — and putting federal prosecutors on the defensive as the government tries to preserve the extraordinary guilty verdicts.
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A jury awarded more than $12 million Friday to a woman who lost her job at a Michigan insurance company after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
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DeWitt Public Schools has canceled an intended, optional “mini-lesson” for elementary students on gender identity and the use of pronouns:
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Vice President Kamala Harris is expected in Grand Rapids late this week for a campaign event.
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RNC files lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State over state’s voter rolls:.
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Check it out! A peregrine falcon made a visit to our camera at River House in Grand Rapids today.
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Voters in Holland and Park townships have voted to recall Ottawa County Commissioner Lucy Ebel:
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WATCH LIVE: @GovWhitmer provides updates on the COVID-19 outbreak in Michigan. Airing on WOOD TV8 and streaming online now. ⬇️
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I'm guessing there will be LOTS of school closings tomorrow! Join us for Daybreak starting at 4:30! #earlyclub.
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.@MIAttyGen announces "extensive review" of yesterday's actions by new conservative Ottawa County commissioners, including ouster of county administrator.
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On Thursday, Michigan became the 23rd state to sign into law an act that will protect people from hair-based discrimination.
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Many of Donald Trump’s supporters left a Michigan rally before he arrived Friday night after the former president kept them waiting for three hours to tape a popular podcast interview.
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In Grand Rapids, actress Jennifer Garner rallies voters for Harris:.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills into law that make it illegal to openly carry guns at polling places, her office announced Tuesday.
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Our colleague and friend @ReporterBartonD is leaving @MFBrehab today to continue his fight against West Nile virus at home, so we had to see him off!
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A group of Christian churches have formed a coalition to refute some of the ideas being pushed by a group called Ottawa Impact:
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For the first time in more than five years, gas prices have dipped below $2 in West Michigan: http://t.co/mYz5NQjQoO
http://t.co/SE3sUggYmF.
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The city of Grand Rapids says the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 campaign has refused to pay more than $49,000 in bills for two rallies in the city this year. MORE:
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The Grand Rapids Police Department has set up a portal to submit pictures and video from the Saturday night riot.
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Regarding the advertisement that read "Congratulations Patriots": We're told that is what Subaru of Muskegon wished to air.
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The new charges do not include the New York extortion case alleging Avenatti demanded millions to stay quiet about claims he planned to reveal about Nike paying high school players.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is investigating a political action committee backed by billionaire Elon Musk, CNBC reports:
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Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s pick for “border czar,” said he is willing to put Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) in jail over his vow to protect migrants in the city after Trump promised a mass of deportations.
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Grand Rapids has earned the title of 'Best Beer Town': http://t.co/2qkBLN07qC
http://t.co/62na2MMnnl.
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Former President Donald Trump will make his last campaign appearance of the election cycle with a visit to Grand Rapids.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in for her second term in office today.
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Ryan Fischer lived by a code of faith and compassion. @jackdoles has the story of his legacy: http://t.co/GkZ2xRL2MS
http://t.co/3d7EuiBBst.
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