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Egg hunts, expos and edible books: What to do in West Michigan this weekend
woodtv.com > news...Griffins take on Admirals at Van Andel Arena. The Grand Rapids Griffins will take on the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Van Andel Arena.... ...Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival 2022. (Courtesy Mike Buck). GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) -- Not sure what to do this weekend?... ...Grab your yoga mat and a nice cold beer this Saturday for Bend and Brew at Perrin Brewing Co. in Comstock Park.... ...Then head to 4 Mile Showplace for the Grand Rapids Motorcycle Swap Meet this Sunday....

John Ball Zoo offers activities over spring break, summer
woodtv.com > news > grand-rapids..."We have quite a bit," said Nick Milbratz, John Ball Zoo's education coordinator.... ...GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) -- John Ball Zoo has been open for less than a week and have many programs planned for spring break.... ...We have some guided tours that you can also take part in," said Milbratz.... ..."Most of our camps are full right now, it's the 3- and 4-year-old programs that are available currently," said Milbratz....

Owners happy after South Haven OKs food trucks all year
woodtv.com > news...The Fruit Street Kitchen food truck, which operates in South Haven, on March 29, 2023. SOUTH HAVEN, Mich.... ...The updated regulations were approved by city council members at their March 20 meeting, where Fruit Street Kitchen co-owner Monique Crawley was... ..."Previously, food trucks were limited to operating in the B2 and B4 business districts," added assistant city manager, Griffin Graham.... ..."Now, they"ll be allowed to operate in the B1, B2, B3, B4, as well as the industrial zoning districts in the city of South Haven."....

GRFD candidates to meet public at forum tonight
woodtv.com > news > grand-rapids...Courtesy images of Brad Brown (left) and Eloy Vega (right), the two finalists to be Grand Rapids" next fire chief. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.... ...The forum will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the commission chambers at City Hall on Monroe Avenue downtown.... ...The candidates are Brad Brown, currently a deputy chief with the Grand Rapids Fire Department.... ...for the next few years," City Manager Mark Washington, who will hire the new fire chief, told News 8 last week....

Michigan State to re-open Union after deadly campus shooting
woodtv.com > news > michigan...EAST LANSING, Mich.... ...(WLNS) -- Michigan State University announced Wednesday that they will re-open the Union building to the public on Monday, April 3.... ...for others, feelings might shift once on site," said Vennie Gore, senior vice president for Student Life and Engagement at MSU.... ...Due to the Union's importance to the community, officials decided to re-open the building, but the MSU Union Food Court will remain closed....

Congratulations to our 2023 Remarkable Women of West Michigan winner
woodtv.com...Four phenomenal individuals, Elise Kutt from Grand Rapids, Elisha Hodge from Battle Creek, Tiffany Parker from Kalamazoo and Kaja-Thornton Hunter... ...GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- March has been an exciting month!... ...., where she will join the winners from all the Nexstar Media stations for a chance to be named Nexstar Media Group's Woman of the Year.... ...This year's winner is Elise Kutt!. Catch the surprise reveal on eightWest!. This is not your average winner's reveal!...

Cathy George joins West Michigan Pro Volleyball
woodtv.com > eightwest...George has coached at Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, totaling 35 years as a collegiate head coach.... ...11 seasons (1994-2004) at Western Michigan University.... ...At Michigan State, George amassed a 302-233 record (.564), qualified for the NCAA tournament 10 times, and reached the NCAA Elite Eight in 2017,... ...The Spartans made seven consecutive NCAA Tournaments from 2011-17 -- the second-longest streak in school history -- winning at least one game in...

Congrats to this year's Remarkable Women winner
woodtv.com > eightwest...We want to extend a huge congratulations to Elise Kutt from Grand Rapids!.... ...Professor Cares.... ...LG and De"Longhi offer the best portable air conditioners on the market, but which brand is better?....

Maranda's Spring Break Fun guide 2023
woodtv.com > maranda...Grand Rapids Public Museum. The Grand Rapids Public Museum offers three stories of fun for you to explore this spring break.... ...GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Check out all of the fun that is happening this spring break.... ...Kalamazoo Institute of Art -- Rookie Detectives: Georgia O"Keeffe Loved the Desert Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 4/4.... ...You can explore all the fun that Bowler Lanes Fun Center has to offer in Battle Creek here. Hudsonville Lanes....

Rolling Fork MS Tornado Rated EF4
woodtv.com > weather...The Rolling Fork MS tornado of March 24 has been rated EF4 with peak winds of 170 mph.... ...The tornado moved from SW to NE as many tornadoes do. It had an average forward speed of 50.2 mph.... ...Mississippi Christian Family Services, INC., 117 Delta Street, P.O. Box 487, Rolling Fork MS 39159-0487... ...For probably 20 years, I have supported a charity in Rolling Fork MS....