Bob Hoffman

East Lansing

Co-Host, Morning Blend and Correspondent at WSYM-TV (Lansing, MI)

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Articles

The place in Ingham County for music and memories

1 day ago | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

HASLETT, Mich. — It’s Friday night in Ingham County... and one of the best tickets in mid-Michigan? Well, it’s free and it’s at the Lake Lansing Park South. Aengus McIntosh is the volunteer Coordinator for Lake Lansing Summer Concert Series. “Back in 2002 one of the guys, his name's Ed Gillespie, and he worked for Granger construction. Ed decided he wanted to put a venue out here. He rallied and raised the money to build the band shell. I came in the second year. I've been here 22 years.
Good Neighbors: Sorting Trash, Building Community

2 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — At first glance, it just looks like trash. Plastic. Paper. Empty milk jugs. But in Lansing—where nearly 75% of residents have access to recycling—it’s not garbage. It’s a beginning. Inside Lansing’s Recycling Facility, what looks like chaos…is actually choreography—every can, carton, and bottle finding its place.
MSU's Bonnie Knutson honored with the 2025 Star of Touring Broadway Award

2 weeks ago | msutoday.msu.edu | Bob Hoffman

The Broadway League proudly announces Bonnie Knutson as a recipient of the 2025 Star of Touring Broadway Award. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding support and advocacy for touring Broadway productions in their communities. For more than 35 years, Knutson has been a devoted advocate, volunteer leader, and philanthropist for the betterment of Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
MSU's Dr. Bonnie Knutson honored with the 2025 Star of Touring Broadway Award

2 weeks ago | msutoday.msu.edu | Bob Hoffman

The Broadway League proudly announces Dr. Bonnie Knutson as a recipient of the 2025 Star of Touring Broadway Award. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding support and advocacy for touring Broadway productions in their communities. For more than 35 years, Dr. Knutson has been a devoted advocate, volunteer leader, and philanthropist for the betterment of Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
This week's Good Neighbors: A Gift That Comes Full Circle

4 weeks ago | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — This week’s Good Neighbor story begins with a tragedy—but where it leads is extraordinary. It’s about a mother, a son, and a second chance no one could have predicted—just in time for Mother’s Day. Haley Magwood is a proud mom—fierce, funny, and full of stories about her boys. And when she talks about her firstborn, Dalton, you can hear the love in every word. Dalton was a quiet kid with a big heart. A black belt. A former Marine. A motorcycle rider. And above all else—a helper.
From Spreadsheets to School Desks: Good Neighbors in Action

1 month ago | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — This week’s Good Neighbor’s takes us to Lansing’s Elmwood Elementary, where the lesson wasn’t spelling or science—it was about dollars, sense, and dreams. A group of accountants traded spreadsheets for real life lessons and gave third graders a priceless gift. At Elmwood Elementary, students in Mrs. Lewellyn’s third-grade class learned something you don’t always find in a schoolbook: how money works—and how to make it work for them.
This week's Good Neighbors were fueled by Kindness

2 months ago | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — Sometimes the biggest heroes are the ones quietly revving their engines—not for attention, but for someone in need. This week’s Good Neighbor made a choice that changed everything for a friend… and he inspired others to join in the mission. Jackson resident Britany Marcia has been fighting a tough battle with cancer, while juggling life, kids, and everything in between. And then—life threw her another curve ball. Her car's transmission gave out. No way to get to the doctor.
A Cup of Compassion: One Woman's Mission to Help

2 months ago | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — This week's Good Neighbor had an idea—one that started small but is now making a big difference. It began with six women, a few cups of tea, and one simple goal: to lift others up. And now? It's become something much bigger — proving that sometimes, the best way to help is to simply pour a little kindness. It started as a simple gathering—just six friends, sipping tea and sharing stories.
Tunes and Togetherness: A Local Woman’s Impact through Music and Giving

Mar 7, 2025 | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — Every day, we’re faced with chances to make a positive difference. For one Lansing woman, talking about change wasn’t enough – she wanted to create it. What started as a simple idea has now blossomed into a powerful force for good, making her this week’s Good Neighbor. There is something about music that has the power to bring people together. Lansing resident Tania Watt is tapping into that very magic, harnessing the influence of music to make real change in her community.
TEMPLATE - Good Neighbors

Feb 25, 2025 | fox47news.com | Bob Hoffman

LANSING, Mich. — A snowy day can be beautiful—but for some, it can also be a challenge. That's where this week's Good Neighbor steps in, he's turning snow covered driveways and sidewalks into acts of kindness, one shovel at a time. Sean Groom doesn't just shovel his own driveway—he clears the way for four of his neighbors, expecting nothing in return. For Vanessa Askew, that's been life changing.