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Reporter @WOODTV | Formerly @KTTCTV @NBC10Boston @NBCNightlyNews | Alum @NewhouseSU | @CityofBoston Area Native
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BREAKING: The mayor of Wyoming, Michigan is among 16 Michigan residents charged for "their role in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election," per Attorney General
@dananessel
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Hundreds of Detroit Lions fans just went nuts inside Peppino's in downtown Grand Rapids.
The Lions are headed to the NFC Championship Game.
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It's dark now in Grand Rapids.
Protesters calling for justice for Patrick Lyoya are marching in a circle around the police department.
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Even after a heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship, some Lions fans here say they're thankful for the team's historic run:
"I'm so happy and grateful for what this team has done for the state of Michigan."
"It means the world to everyone."
"They'll be back."
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The 16 defendants include the Wyoming mayor and former Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock.
They have all been charged with these eight felony counts:
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This is easily the largest crowd I've seen during the demonstrations for Patrick Lyoya.
The crowd is growing as protesters march across Grand Rapids.
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Huge crowd in Grand Rapids at today's protest over the police killing of Patrick Lyoya.
It's the fifth straight day of demonstrations.
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State Rep. Phil Skaggs, D-East Grand Rapids, calls for Vanderwood to resign:
“Anyone charged with attempting to overthrow American democracy must face the consequences of the law...in light of these extremely serious allegations, the right thing for the mayor to do is resign.”
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Q for GOP candidates for Michigan governor: Was the 2020 election stolen from President Trump?
Ryan Kelley: Yes
Garrett Soldano: Yes
Tudor Dixon: No clear yes or no, but "something illegal happened"
Kevin Rinke: No clear yes or no, but "no question there was fraud"
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@AdamKinzinger
blasts Democrats for boosting
@RepMeijer
's far-right opponent, John Gibbs.
"I have a hard time with a straight face hearing my Democratic friends say, 'where have all the good Republicans gone,' or saying, 'we're here to defend democracy,' and then pulling this."
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"We want Michigan to stand as a bulwark against the forces against democracy."
With Michigan's GOP primary 5 days away,
@AdamKinzinger
's PAC
@COUNTRY_F1RST
is going around Michigan encouraging people to vote for "pro-democracy" Republicans.
Exclusive interview at 11 on
@WOODTV
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🚨 CAREER UPDATE 🚨
I'm so excited to announce that I'm joining
@WOODTV
in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Can't wait to start a new chapter as a reporter in 2022!
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BREAKING: Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, seen with his knee on the neck of
#GeorgeFloyd
, has been taken into custody
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In a show of party unity, Rep. Peter Meijer introduced John Gibbs at a Kent County GOP event tonight.
Meijer shook Gibbs' hand, congratulated him on a strong campaign and wished him luck going forward.
He did not endorse Gibbs.
Congressman Peter Meijer introduces John Gibbs at Kent County GOP unity event.
Gibbs defeated Meijer in 3rd Congressional Republican Primary.
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We have reached out to Vanderwood's office for comment.
More on the charges:
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Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies have concluded there was no widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
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The protest for Patrick Lyoya outside Grand Rapids Police headquarters is still going strong through the rain
@WOODTV
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Ryan Kelley attacked Tudor Dixon and Kevin Rinke for not directly answering whether the 2020 election was stolen from President Trump.
Again — officials have concluded there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
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Kent Vanderwood was elected Mayor of Wyoming, Michigan last August after serving on the city council.
Less than two years before, the attorney general says he was part of a fake elector scheme to overturn the 2020 election.
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Jared Goff chants already breaking out at the Lions watch party at Peppino's in downtown Grand Rapids.
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I'm thankful to my colleagues for the bravery, leadership and integrity they've shown this week.
The memo sent to staff does not reflect our values or who we are as a newsroom.
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Patrick Lyoya's brother: "I still can't believe what happened. I don't think I'm ever going to believe what happened."
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NEW statement from the City of Wyoming on charges against Mayor Kent Vanderwood:
"We are aware of the charges against Kent Vanderwood. These actions did not take place in his capacity as a city official. With any charges, there is a legal process that needs to be followed."
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter: "Every single person we arrested last night, I'm told, was from out of state."
"What we're seeing right now is a group of people who are not from here."
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One of the leaders of the protest just told demonstrators to remain peaceful, reminding them that's what the family of Patrick Lyoya has asked for.
A round of applause followed.
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State House Republican Leader Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, on the charges against 16 fake electors:
“The charges brought by Attorney General Nessel are serious. She bears the burden of proving them in a court of law and demonstrating that they are not politically motivated."
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The two groups of abortion rights protesters have merged into one, creating a large crowd marching across downtown Grand Rapids.
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A soccer stadium could be coming to downtown Grand Rapids.
MLS and USL have both expressed interest in a possible team, organizers confirmed. The goal is for a team to start by the 2026 World Cup.
Why project leaders say it could set Grand Rapids apart:
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Pandemonium for the hundreds of Lions fans inside Peppino's in downtown Grand Rapids.
Lions are a step closer to the NFC Championship Game after taking a two touchdown lead over the Bucs.
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Michigan State Police officers are blocking the area around Van Andel Arena. A Kid Rock concert is happening there tonight.
"I don't see no riots here, so why are you in riot gear!" demonstrators chant as they approach police.
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Lions season ticket holder Andy Skelton on the historic playoff run:
"I think it's a true testament to what this city's been through and what Michigan alone has been through.
It's been a big few weeks for Michigan and Detroit sports, so I think it means the world to everyone."
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Peter Lyoya, Patrick's father, says through an interpreter he thought he would be safe in America, but "there's no safety here."
"Where I came from I have seen people being killed. I never witnessed like how my son was killed. The way that the police assassinate my son."
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More than four hours later, the demonstration for Patrick Lyoya is still going, although the crowd is smaller now.
Protesters just went face-to-face with police officers again at the intersection of Ottawa Avenue and Michigan Street.
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THREAD: Michigan teachers repeatedly accused of sexually abusing kids are getting jobs in new school districts.
How Michigan is allowing cycles of abuse to continue from school to school:
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Signed off this morning after two years unlike any other. Thank you to everyone who made my experience at KTTC so special. Stay tuned for what's next!
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Protesters have moved to Veterans Memorial Park. They're chanting Patrick Lyoya's name.
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I transcribed Rep. Peter Meijer's speech introducing John Gibbs at Wednesday night's Kent County GOP unity event.
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A statement from the family of Arielle Anderson, 1 of 3 MSU students killed Monday night:
"Arielle was sweet and loving with an infectious smile that was very contagious."
“We are absolutely devastated by this heinous act of violence upon her and many other innocent victims."
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Minnesota public safety commissioner says "rioters" last night were "bent on trying to hurt people."
"They weren't demonstrating for a cause. They were not protesting for injustice."
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West Michigan repping in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Congrats to Jenison High School's
@jenisonbands
on a great performance
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I'm at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's election night party at MotorCity Casino in Detroit.
I'll be here throughout the night as Whitmer hopes to prevail over Republican challenger Tudor Dixon and win another four years.
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Here's the view of I-196 and US 131 from Lookout Hill in Grand Rapids as a powerful winter storm begins.
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This is such a wild coincidence:
Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan had a $305 million bond proposal on the ballot tonight.
Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Minnesota ALSO had a $305
million bond proposal on the ballot tonight.
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Four years ago, a WMU hockey player was allowed to stay on the team despite being accused of sexual assault.
Now he could face prison time for allegedly raping *another* student.
Tonight, a victim's mother is coming forward for the first time. Her story:
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The crowd is absolutely electric inside Peppino's in downtown Grand Rapids as the
#Lions
go up 17-10 on the Bucs.
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I allow myself one not-so-humble brag per year.
So here it goes: Honored to win a merit award for news reporting from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
I work with an amazing team
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The Grand Rapids Pride Festival is packed!
Thousands of people are at Calder Plaza for the celebration, which is back in-person for the first time since 2019.
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Protesters have marched to the Grand Rapids Police Department headquarters. The crowd is growing.
They're chanting "Justice for Patrick!"
"How many more of our children are they gonna kill?" others shout.
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BREAKING: A Starbucks in southeast Grand Rapids is officially the first in Michigan to unionize.
The employees at the Burton and Rosemont location voted 15-3 to unionize.
11 other Starbucks stores in Michigan have filed to unionize.
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All students will get free meals when they return to Michigan public schools this fall.
West Michigan school districts say it will help students concentrate on learning and reach their full potential:
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REUNITED!
Grand Rapids resident Reuben Ray is back with his Chihuahua after he was missing for more than two weeks.
Watch the moment the two reunited outside
@WOODTV
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"I would’ve rather lost him in Grand Rapids than any other city. Because I think here people would try to help me find him more so than another city.”
A man who's had two strokes and a kidney transplant is asking for help finding his emotional support dog.
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Patrick Lyoya's mother and father are front and center at today's peaceful protest in Grand Rapids.
@WOODTV
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A “self-made stink bomb” left at a pro-life event causes dozens to evacuate. A Rochester man could now be facing terroristic threat charges.
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UPDATE:
@MNNationalGuard
commander clarifies this is the first time the state is mobilizing the National Guard since WW2
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Demonstrators chant "justice" in front of police officers in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Police, Wyoming Police and Michigan State Police officers are here.
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"We’re going to live in a world where there are no more cold cases."
After decades of waiting for answers for their loved ones’ deaths, more families are finding justice.
Cathy Swartz's killing is the latest cold case solved by forensic genetic genealogy:
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After 4 and a half hours, the protest for Patrick Lyoya has ended.
The crowd has dispersed, and traffic is returning to Monroe Center Street outside the Grand Rapids Police Department.
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Breonna Taylor's cousin, Daevionne Smith, is among the protesters today calling for justice for Patrick Lyoya.
He lives in Grand Rapids and says the first step to justice is charging the officer who shot and killed Patrick.
Hear our conversation at 6 on
@WOODTV
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Kent County Commissioner Robert S. Womack now leading a chant:
"Show the video! We want the world to know! Patrick!"
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Breonna Taylor's cousin, Daevionne Smith, writes this out in chalk on Breonna Taylor Way in Grand Rapids:
Justice 4 Breonna Taylor
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"Public transit can’t afford to be moving backwards."
Local bus operations could lose $40 million under the governor's proposed budget.
It's because of ARPA funds drying up.
Michigan transit groups fear some bus routes would be cut:
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About 250 people are at this peaceful protest for Patrick Lyoya at Rosa Parks Circle.
Demonstrators are calling for the unnamed officer to be identified and arrested.
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"Today, everyone is a Spartan," Michigan State University Interim President Teresa Woodruff says.
MSU is covering funeral costs for the deceased and hospital payments for those recovering.
Four students remain in critical condition while another is in stable condition.
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A large branch came crashing down right as a baby started crawling outside during severe weather in the Garfield Park neighborhood today.
His father tells me: "My heart skipped a beat...we're just glad we're safe."
The video:
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey:
"We will be mobilizing the largest force that has ever come forward in the state of Minnesota history to help. We understand that you're concerned, we want to be there for you."
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UPDATE: Five Michigan State University students remain in critical condition at this hour.
But one of the students is now up and "alert."
Dr. Denny Martin says that's been "uplifting for everyone" in Sparrow Hospital.
@WOODTV
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This week marks one year since I started anchoring the morning news on KTTC. I'm grateful to do what I love every day. And I'm thankful for all of the kind people I've met throughout Southeast Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Looking forward to telling more of your stories.
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Supporters of Ottawa County health officer Adeline Hambley are protesting
as the board of commissioners is expected to vote on firing her this morning.
@WOODTV
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BREAKING: Ottawa Impact-endorsed Commissioner Jacob Bonnema has left the PAC.
"I ran on the values of government transparency and accountability...unfortunately some of the PAC’s leaders...have not acted in strict accordance with some of these values."
@WOODTV
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Gov. Walz warns the calling of the National Guard is "only going to make it more difficult tonight. The people listening do not see this as a deterrent."
"It will be a dangerous situation on the streets tonight."
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@MNNationalGuard
commander says there are 13,200 Minnesota guardsmen, but not all are qualified to mobilize.
The expectation is "every soldier and airman, regardless of military job, is available for this operation."
2,400 guardsmen are activated now. Thousands more could come
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It's Tulip Time y'all!
There was *record-breaking* turnout at the carnival yesterday. Many events across the festival were sold out.
Organizers say Tulip Time is eclipsing pre-pandemic numbers as the festival makes its full return to Holland.
@WOODTV
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#BREAKING
Boston Police say “multiple pedestrians were struck” in South Boston at the intersection of L and East 6th streets. No word yet on injuries. Whole area is blocked off.
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