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MSU Board of Trustees holds special meeting
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (154+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " A tense emergency meeting of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees was called this weekend to approve two highly-contested agenda items. Those items included changes to the board's code of conduct and potential changes for…...
Motorcyclists in dapper outfits ride to support men's health
5+ hour ago (315+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " If you were in Grand Rapids Sunday afternoon, you may have noticed bikers ripping around in surprisingly fancy getups. Dozens of bikers met up in Millenium Park Sunday for a beautiful morning ride. "It's a charity…...
Planting picks up after delays caused by wet spring
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (245+ words) ORANGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) " Turbulent springtime weather has led to some setbacks in the early stages of growing season. Farmers are playing catch up to get their fields planted after a wet March and April kept them sidelined. Theresa Sisung,…...
Do gas tax holidays actually bring relief at the pump?
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (710+ words) (News Nation) " Gas prices have surged amid the war with Iran, and while President Donald Trump has called for suspending the federal gas tax, state-level tax relief could ultimately provide bigger savings at the pump. National gas prices have climbed…...
Drug overdose deaths declined last year, except in these 8 states
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (380+ words) (NEXSTAR) " For a third consecutive year, fatal drug overdose deaths have declined in the U. S. , new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed Wednesday. Unfortunately, not every state has followed that trend. According to the provisional data from…...
Midsized cities" population steady as national growth slows: Census
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (342+ words) (The Hill) " Midsized cities in the U. S. saw their population steady as the national growth rate slowed, according to a release from the U. S. Census Bureau." Smaller cities outside of high-traffic metro areas outpaced their counterparts in residential gains. Places with populations…...
Amphitheater noise exemption draws mixed reviews from residents
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (220+ words) Not everyone in Grand Rapids is celebrating the new Acrisure Amphitheater. Some people are not happy they can hear what's going on from more than a mile away. (May 16, 2026) The annual 'Stomp Out The Stigma' Walk was held Saturday. (May…...
Why some i Phone text chats may have a new alert
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (390+ words) (NEXSTAR) " You may notice a new warning in your i Phone's text messages, and it's not a scam about unpaid tolls. On Monday, Apple released its latest i OS update, 26. 5, for eligible i Phones and i Pads. In it are…...
Speeding ticket sent to "Knight Rider" KITT replica on display at Illinois museum: "This is a new one"
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (440+ words) VOLO, Ill. (WTVO) " The Volo Auto Museum is scratching its head after receiving a $50 traffic bill tied to one of the most famous cars in television history, even though the vehicle has been sitting on display for years. The museum, located…...
WOOD TV8's connection to this 'vulnerable' bird species
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (538+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " A red-headed woodpecker named Willie Wood was once the cartoon mascot of WOOD TV8. Now, the bird species is vulnerable in the state of Michigan. "Red-headed woodpeckers are a species that is found in habitats where there…...