Teresa Weakley

Grand Rapids

Journalist at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

@woodtv Journalist, wife, mom, musician, @nyuniversity grad who loves to cook/bake 👩‍🍳 🧁 formerly with @WKRN @WKBN @news4buffalo insta @teresaweakley

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Study shows the Michigan accent is changing

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Weakley

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — If you’ve noticed your “class” starting to sound more like “clahss,” you’re not alone — and researchers at Michigan State University are listening. The team has been tracking how language is changing across the state through a project, called MI Diaries. They invite Michiganders to record weekly voice memos about their lives. What started during the early days of the pandemic has now grown into a treasure trove of real-time language data.
Wyoming 5th graders learn about composting with help from worms

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Teresa Weakley

WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — At Godfrey Lee Elementary, a group of fifth graders are proving that even leftovers can have a purpose, especially with a little help from worms. This year the school brought back student council for the first time since the pandemic. And when teachers asked if the 12 council members wanted to take on a composting project, the answer was immediate. “It was really the kids,” said fifth grade teacher Tatianna Spencer.
Wyoming 5th graders learn about composting with help from worms

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Weakley

WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — At Godfrey Lee Elementary, a group of fifth graders are proving that even leftovers can have a purpose, especially with a little help from worms. This year the school brought back student council for the first time since the pandemic. And when teachers asked if the 12 council members wanted to take on a composting project, the answer was immediate. “It was really the kids,” said fifth grade teacher Tatianna Spencer.
Teacher, student go bald to support third grader going through cancer treatment

4 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Teresa Weakley

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - When Hendrik returned to his third-grade classroom at Pine Ridge Elementary in Cascade Township this January, he didn't say much - and he didn't need to. After being diagnosed with leukemia in October, Hendrik had missed nearly three months of school. He's naturally quiet, but the support from his classmates, neighbors and teacher spoke volumes. That support started with a 5-year-old family friend.
Teacher, student go bald to support third grader going through cancer treatment

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Teresa Weakley

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — When Hendrik returned to his third-grade classroom at Pine Ridge Elementary in Cascade Township this January, he didn’t say much — and he didn’t need to. After being diagnosed with leukemia in October, Hendrik had missed nearly three months of school. He’s naturally quiet, but the support from his classmates, neighbors and teacher spoke volumes. That support started with a 5-year-old family friend.
Man will run in 3 River Bank Run distances after surgery

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Teresa Weakley

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD ) — When Ryan Olson lines up at the starting line of the Amway River Bank Run this weekend in Grand Rapids, he won’t be doing just one race—he’ll be running three. The 5K, the 10K and the 25K, all in one day, less than eight months after spinal surgery. Olson started running about 12 years ago, and has taken on ultramarathons since then, but started fighting with a discomfort eight years ago that eventually became too much to bear.
17-year-old director to debut feature film in West Michigan

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Teresa Weakley

CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — The hardest thing Ian Hendrik VanderLugt has ever done will be on display for all to see Saturday evening at the Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs. The 17-year-old wrote, produced, directed and edited his first feature film. “Trick Your Neighbor” features a son with a demand from his late father: to prove his strength to win his inheritance over his struggling, dysfunctional cousins. “I took inspiration from ‘The Pearl’ by John Steinbeck.
17-year-old director to debut feature film in West Michigan

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Weakley

CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — The hardest thing Ian Hendrik VanderLugt has ever done will be on display for all to see Saturday evening at the Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs. The 17-year-old wrote, produced, directed and edited his first feature film. “Trick Your Neighbor” features a son with a demand from his late father: to prove his strength to win his inheritance over his struggling, dysfunctional cousins. “I took inspiration from ‘The Pearl’ by John Steinbeck.
Former Mary Free Bed patient becomes volunteer

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Teresa Weakley

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Kegan Dewey had leg surgery years ago to help with mobility from his cerebral palsy and never imagined how his experience in rehab at Mary Free Bed would change the course of his life. “I like volunteering. I do a good job,” he said. “I’m a hard worker. If you need any help, ask me.”Dewey, 35, spends seven hours every Wednesday greeting patients and other guests as they walk into the lobby of the hospital. “My favorite part …. is talking to people,” he said.
Former Mary Free Bed patient becomes volunteer

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Weakley

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Kegan Dewey had leg surgery years ago to help with mobility from his cerebral palsy and never imagined how his experience in rehab at Mary Free Bed would change the course of his life. “I like volunteering. I do a good job,” he said. “I’m a hard worker. If you need any help, ask me.”Dewey, 35, spends seven hours every Wednesday greeting patients and other guests as they walk into the lobby of the hospital. “My favorite part …. is talking to people,” he said.