Changes In The Sports Department-Larry Figurski Is Leaving WOOD TV
He's a 3x Emmy Award Winning Sports Anchor-Reporter-Producer at WOOD TV 8, but now Larry Figurski is calling game over.
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Windows Shot Out at River House Condominiums
Imagine laying in your bed in the middle of the night, sound asleep, only to be awakened by the sound of gunshots and breaking glass.
GR Sweet Adelines Produce Tribute for TV-8 Meteorologists
As a tribute to both Bill Steffen and Ellen Bacca and their new roles in the Storm Team 8 Tracking Center, the Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines put together a musical tribute for the two weather forecasters.
Bill Steffen Taking on New Role at WOOD TV-8
Bill Steffen will become the Chief Meteorologist Emeritus. That move will transition Ellen Bacca into the Chief Meteorologist role.
Man Charged in the case of Deanie Peters Disappearance
A 61 year old man has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of Deanie Peters 40 years ago.
Don't Forget the Reason for Memorial Day
We all look forward to that three day weekend that unofficially kicks off the summer season -- but have we forgotten the reason we have a Memorial Day in the first place?
Dog Friendly Hotel Open in Downtown Grand Rapids
For those that travel with their dog, there is now a dog friendly hotel in downtown Grand Rapids.
Remembering the Blizzard of '78
Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the "Blizzard of '78"! What were you doing back in 1978? If you were living in Michigan at the time, you were probably doing a lot of snow shoveling. This storm was one of the biggest snow storms to every hit this area. A low-pressure system moving from the Gulf Coast met with two other low-pressure systems, one from the Southwest and one from Canada, to create one of the worst snowstorms the Midwest has ever seen.
Clear The Shelters this Saturday
Looking for a new furry family member? This Saturday you could adopt a new companion and help Clear the Shelters!
Kalamazoo Air Zoo Has Re-Opened
The Kalamazoo Air-Zoo in Portage, MI has re-opened and are ready for you to come visit!
Mascot Change: Good-bye Big Boy, Hello Dolly
The Big Boy mascot sitting out in front of area restaurants may be a thing of the past. The restaurant's name remains the same, but the mascots will be changing. Big Boy is moving aside for Dolly, at least for now.
This Might Be A Dog I Could Use!
I have read the stories of diabetes sufferers with bad feet and dogs that can alert them to the danger they are in. A story a couple of years ago about a dog who told his owner his foot was infected saved the man's life. Now more dogs are using their nose to help other diabetic's as well.