1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (236+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Monthly classes and environmentalist experiences are now available through nonprofit Friends of Grand Rapids Parks" brand-new Neighborhood Conservationist program " and it's all free. "We already filled up our first session," said Melanie Manion, conservation manager at…...

22+ hour, 27+ min ago  (300+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Aquinas College has sold its historic Brookby Estate in East Grand Rapids to a builder that plans to preserve the mansion and build custom homes on the surrounding property. The sale to Whitmore Custom Homes…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (731+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) "A criminal enterprise accused of reselling thousands of gallons of diesel fuel purchased with stolen information was recently busted following a months-long investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say stolen financial information was used…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (323+ words) Jewell Jones represented Inkster in the Michigan State House from 2017 through 2022. (Courtesy Michigan House Democrats) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Former state Rep. Jewell Jones has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to two gun charges related to a 2025 incident…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (176+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Get ready, Grand Rapids, ArtPrize is gearing up for 2026. Venue registration opened Monday, organizers announced. Registration is expected to remain open until April 2 while artist registration will open March 18. Businesses, restaurants, museums and public spaces have…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (258+ words) Gabby Warner, from Rockford was one of the three elementary/middle school winners in the 2024 'I Voted' sticker design contest. (Courtesy Michigan Department of State) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " The Michigan Department of State has launched a new "I Voted…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (448+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) " The case against a former Michigan State University fraternity "pledge master" charged in the 2021 death of 21-year-old Phat Nguyen will move forward after the Michigan Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision maintaining the state's antihazing laws…...

5+ day, 27+ min ago  (980+ words) President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials took to social media to chastise Anthropic for failing to allow the military unrestricted use of its AI technology by a Friday deadline, accusing it of endangering national security after…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (267+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " There's a growing caregiver shortage affecting West Michigan and families are feeling it. Mollie Gaggin, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors West Michigan, said she believes the shortage is due to the fact that people just aren't…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (180+ words) Spring into the season with Harder & Warner'WOODTV.com (WOOD) " The West Michigan Home and Garden Show is in full swing at DeVos Place now through Sunday! One thing that you have to check out is the beautiful garden displays, including…...