Brittany Flowers

Grand Rapids

Anchor and Reporter at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

Anchor/Reporter @WOODTV | Michigan native | MSU ‘18 | Bagel addict | Dog mom

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'Miscarriage of justice,' Michigan attorney general says after murder case against former state police detective dismissed

1 week ago | wlns.com | Duncan MacLean |Brittany Flowers |Rachel Van Gilder

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan attorney general says she is considering appeals after a federal judge dismissed the murder case against a former Michigan State Police detective sergeant who hit a suspect with his cruiser, killing him. “The way this case was decided was nothing short of a miscarriage of justice,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday, speaking to News 8 on Mackinac Island.
Racist slur spray painted on apartment building near Holland

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Brittany Flowers

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — People living in an apartment complex near Holland said they woke up to quite the surprise over the weekend. Black spray paint, including a racist slur and an inappropriate image of genitalia, were still visible on the building and surrounding fence off 136th Avenue just north of James Street in Holland Township on Wednesday afternoon. Daniel Garcia Simo, who lives in the building, told News 8 that it happened sometime between Saturday and Sunday.
Racist slur spray painted on apartment building near Holland

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brittany Flowers

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — People living in an apartment complex near Holland said they woke up to quite the surprise over the weekend. Black spray paint, including a racist slur and an inappropriate image of genitalia, were still visible on the building and surrounding fence off 136th Avenue just north of James Street in Holland Township on Wednesday afternoon. Daniel Garcia Simo, who lives in the building, told News 8 that it happened sometime between Saturday and Sunday.
Man with two police chief jobs now has neither

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Brittany Flowers

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — The man who held two chief of police jobs in two states no longer holds the title in either. Dennis Honholt took over as police chief in South Haven April 1. Less than a month later, the city announced he resigned, saying he had never stepped down as the public safety director in the Tennessee town of Dover, northwest of Nashville.
90 cows, horses survive tornado at farm near Zeeland

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Brittany Flowers

ZEELAND TWP, Mich. (WOOD) — The owner of a farm near Zeeland said she’s never been so grateful to see four legs and big black eyes. “When you farm, the most important things are your animals and your livelihood,” Sandy Boersen told News 8 Monday afternoon. Behind her stood what was left of a cattle barn at her farm, Legends Performance Horses. “Thursday night, the weather warnings were up. We, as a family, we live about three, four miles to the north,” Boersen recalled.
90 cows, horses survive tornado at farm near Zeeland

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brittany Flowers

ZEELAND TWP, Mich. (WOOD) — The owner of a farm near Zeeland said she’s never been so grateful to see four legs and big black eyes. “When you farm, the most important things are your animals and your livelihood,” Sandy Boersen told News 8 Monday afternoon. Behind her stood what was left of a cattle barn at her farm, Legends Performance Horses. Damage following a tornado in the Zeeland area. (Courtesy Sandy Boersen)“Thursday night, the weather warnings were up.
Study provides insight into long COVID symptoms

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Brittany Flowers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new study could explain the impact of COVID-19 on the brain and why some people deal with lingering symptoms even years later. “When you look at the first round of COVID, it was a global pandemic, and so we’re talking individuals in the millions,” said Dr. Michael Lawrence, a neuropsychologist at Corewell Health and lead author of the study. Doctors have previously found it difficult to understand why some people are impacted by long COVID while others are not.
Study provides insight into long COVID symptoms

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brittany Flowers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new study could explain the impact of COVID-19 on the brain and why some people deal with lingering symptoms even years later. “When you look at the first round of COVID, it was a global pandemic, and so we’re talking individuals in the millions,” said Dr. Michael Lawrence, a neuropsychologist at Corewell Health and lead author of the study. Doctors have previously found it difficult to understand why some people are impacted by long COVID while others are not.
Mistrial after jury deadlocks in former GRPD officer's murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Rachel Van Gilder |Ken Kolker |Brittany Flowers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A jury says it cannot reach a verdict in the case of a former Grand Rapids police officer who was accused of murder after he shot and killed a man following a traffic stop three years ago. The jury deliberated for more than 20 hours before telling the judge Thursday it was hopelessly deadlocked in the case of Christopher Schurr in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
Schurr on shooting Lyoya: ‘If I didn’t respond at that time, I wouldn’t be here’

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Ken Kolker |Brittany Flowers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Former Grand Rapids Police Department Officer Christopher Schurr testified Friday that he feared for his life when he shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a struggle. He took the witness stand in his second-degree murder trial in Kent County Circuit Court, more than three years after the shooting. “I feel like it’s important to get my side of the story out,” he said when his attorney asked why he testified.