Elisia Alonso

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

† Daughter | Mi Marido & Mijo | @eightWest Reporter/Host on @WOODTV | Strive for understanding over being understood

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Limited tickets available for NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

BROOKLYN, Mich. (WOOD) – NASCAR fans are gearing up for a big weekend at the Michigan International Speedway. The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Speedway June 6 through 8, and it’s all leading up to the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday. Enjoy a weekend stay on race grounds or at FireKeepers Casino Hotel for top-tier entertainment the whole family can enjoy.
How to Give Back in June

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Summer is right around the corner and many businesses and nonprofits are hosting events for some great causes. Bronson Park in Kalamazoo will be filled with one-of-a-kind artwork this weekend, showcased by more than 120 artists. This is the 74th year for the Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair. Admission to the fair is free. Enjoy food and beverages from area restaurants and food trucks.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel hosts 12th Annual Golf Championship

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) – Professionals are taking over the green at the Battle Creek Country Club to compete for a big purse prize. FireKeepers Casino Hotel is hosting its 12th annual Golf Championship from June 6 through 8. The tournament is a stop on the EPSON Tour – Road to the LPGA. Competitors are playing for a $225,000 purse and the Bruce McKee Trophy. The trophy is named in memory of FireKeepers’ first CEO, Bruce McKee, who passed away in 2024.
Hats & Hounds: Hundreds of dollars raised at Paws With a Cause fundraising event

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

ALTO, Mich. (WOOD) – Families and their four-legged best friends gathered for a night of fun and philanthropy at Wildwood Family Farms. The second annual Hats & Hounds fundraiser was held on May 22 in support of Paws With a Cause. Guests enjoyed live music, games, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Clients also provided testimonies about how their PAWS dog changed their lives for the better.
Work begins on affordable housing site in Holland

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – Two local organizations are working together to bring more affordable housing to Ottawa County. Jubilee Ministries and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity celebrated on Thursday by breaking ground for the new housing development, called “Ottawa Townhomes.”Families will soon occupy 11 new townhomes, five which were built by Lakeshore Habitat and six built by Jubilee Ministries. This is the third housing development the partnership has successfully sourced and built.
Kendall Street Pantry supports hundreds of families with free groceries

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) – The high price of groceries has many of us budgeting every dollar. That’s why a Battle Creek food pantry is stepping in to make sure families don’t have to choose between buying food and paying other important bills. The Kendall Street Pantry is overseen by FireKeepers Casino Hotel and is located on 175 South Kendall Street in Battle Creek. The pantry has worked to serve its community for years by providing both fresh and non-perishable food to anyone hungry.
Lakeshore Habitat Celebrates 18th Women Home Build

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – A large group of volunteers are working to create more affordable housing along the lakeshore. Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity recently began work on its 18th Women Build, teams made up by at least fifty percent women. The organization says that builds like these help bring women together to develop skills and raise awareness for the need for safe, affordable housing in Ottawa County.
Stomp Out Stigma 5K Walk to raise mental health awareness

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and organizations are working to end the feeling of shame in our weakest moments. The Stomp Out Stigma 5K walk is happening Saturday May 17 starting at 8 a.m. in Grand Valley’s downtown campus, beginning in the Seward parking lot. Families and mental health advocates will come together to remember those who have died from suicide, while fundraising for programs to prevent more deaths.
Hundreds participate in Missing and Murdered Indigenous People March

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Thousands of native lives were honored nationwide on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day, May 5th. A special ceremony and march took place in Ah-Nab-Awen Park, where tribal citizens and supporters prayed and shared resources to prevent more cases from happening. Organizers say missing and murdered Indigenous cases of women and girls are disproportionately underreported, under-investigated, and often go unsolved nationwide.
Stamp Out Hunger: USPS hosting Holland area food drive

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – If you’re looking to clear some space in the kitchen, now is a great time to check your pantries. The US Postal Service is working to “Stamp” out Hunger and is picking up donations at a door near you. Gabe, Melissa, and Jason are here to share more about the food drive and what organizations these donations will support. This event supports the local food banks and pantries in the area, including Gateway Mission, Resilience, Community Action House, and Salvation Army.