WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

WOOD-TV, which operates on virtual channel 8 and VHF digital channel 7, is a television station affiliated with NBC. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The station is part of Media General and has two sister stations: WOTV, an ABC affiliate on channel 41, and WXSP-CD, which is affiliated with MyNetworkTV and broadcasts on channel 15. All three stations share their facilities on College Avenue Southeast in the Heritage Hill area of Grand Rapids. The transmitter for WOOD-TV is situated in Middleville, close to the boundary between Barry and Allegan Counties.

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#22032

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#4028

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#241

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As summer begins, GRPS renovation projects ‘kicking into full speed’

1 day ago | woodtv.com | Cameron James

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thursday marks the last day of classes for students at Grand Rapids Public Schools. While they may be eager to begin summer vacation, administrators at GRPS are gearing up for a busy summer of their own — starting with renovations to the old Sigsbee Elementary building, which will soon become Southeast Career Pathways. The building, located on the corner of Fuller and Logan, is the first to receive funding from the “Reimagine GRPS with Us” bond.
‘All-in’: New MSU athletic director sets sights on success

2 days ago | woodtv.com | Rachel Van Gilder |Alec Giannakopoulos

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — As Michigan State University on Wednesday welcomed J Batt as its new athletic director, he promised “hard work, energy, effort, creativity and the highest level of integrity each and every day to support our coaches and student athletes.” “This is in an incredible moment for me, for our family. We’re absolutely humbled to be here today,” he said at a news conference in East Lansing. “These are all-in jobs.
State Budget Office: GOP bill would strain budget, threaten residents’ benefits

2 days ago | woodtv.com | Cameron James

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed what President Donald Trump calls the “one big beautiful bill” in May. The bill proposes changes to a number of federally funded programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps. According to the State Budget Office, the bill could cost Michigan $900 million and and threaten benefits for many Michigan residents if it becomes law.
Distillery releases new spirit made with Michigan asparagus

3 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Asparagus gin? A Grand Rapids distillery is touting its Michigan roots as it it released a new, limited-addition spirit made with asparagus grown in the state. Long Road Distillers specializes in making spirits from Michigan ingredients, using everything from Michigan-grown grains to Michigan-grown fruit.
Grand Rapids basketball volunteer charged with abusing teen

3 days ago | woodtv.com | John Hogan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A man who volunteered for a Grand Rapids high school girls basketball team is in jail, charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a player last year. Sharmon Davell Eubanks, 22, appeared in court Tuesday on five charges, including three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a potential life offense.
What animal will live in new space near John Ball Zoo entrance?

3 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Work is underway on a new otter habitat at the John Ball Zoo. The new exhibit will be located at the entrance of the zoo and will have room for up to five North American river otters. Currently, the zoo has two otters, Slyde and Quigley, according to the zoo’s website. The new 3,200-square foot habitat will triple the size of their 43-year-old home, the zoo said in a release.
Where the GRPL Mobile Library will be this summer

3 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Public Library Mobile Library is hitting the road for the summer starting this month. The GRPL Mobile Library will be stopping at apartment complexes, plus the new Boston Square community center, throughout the summer. While there, it will offer patrons a chance to sign up for library cards and will have books, movies and other materials available to check out. It will also offer free Wi-Fi and information about other library programs.
Private prison for illegal immigrants about to reopen in Lake County

3 days ago | woodtv.com | Ken Kolker

WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Guards and medical staff have started training at the private prison that is about to reopen to house some of the growing number of illegal immigrants detained by the Trump administration. While local officials said it will boost the economy, attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union worry about how the immigrants will be treated.
Grand Rapids YMCA stays open amid soccer stadium construction

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The downtown Grand Rapids YMCA is staying open as construction continues on the new soccer stadium. In a letter to members, the David D. Hunting YMCA said there will be construction fencing near its front starting Monday as crews work on the Amway Stadium. It said its doors will remain open during the project. In the video above, hear Rockford President and CEO Shane Napper talk through the construction process of the Amway Stadium.
Grand Rapids institution Yesterdog sells to new owner

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Yesterdog, the iconic late-night hot dog spot in Eastown Grand Rapids, has sold after almost five decades. Owner Bill Lewis, who opened Yesterdog in 1976 at 1505 Wealthy St. near Lake Drive, told News 8 over the phone Monday that he officially sold it Sunday. “I didn’t really have it for sale,” Lewis said. “This man just walked in. He said he’d like to buy it.”That was late last year.