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2 ordered to stand trial in Grand Rapids murder

1 day ago | woodtv.com | Rachel Van Gilder |Brittany Flowers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two men accused of conspiring to murder a third man in Grand Rapids in 2023 have been ordered to stand trial. After the fourth day of a preliminary hearing, a judge on Friday decided there was enough evidence to send Tyriq Bettison and Dominike Sterling’s case to trial, an attorney told News 8. The co-defendants are charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Darryl Yarber, who was shot to death Nov. 6, 2023.
Bipartisan panel of former governors, lawmakers promote election integrity

2 days ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An unexpected coalition of former elected officials in Michigan were in Grand Rapids Thursday for an event sponsored by the Ford Foundation promoting the idea that the voting system is safe and elections are secure. Four board members for the Democracy Defense Project talked about new polling that suggests most people in Michigan asked do have faith in the way elections are conducted.
Lack of anesthesiologists leads to delayed surgeries in West Michigan

2 days ago | woodtv.com | Brittany Flowers

ADA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Most people experiencing pain that only surgery can fix want to get it done as soon as possible. Unfortunately, a shortage of anesthesiologists nationwide and a contract dispute between Corewell Health and its anesthesiologist provider is threatening speedy health care. “Everything is hard… Everything. And I’m not used to that,” Cheryl DeBella told News 8 Thursday as she stood on the back deck of her home near Ada.
Local leotard company ‘blooming’ into gift shop near Alto

2 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — It started as a leotard company back in the 1980s in her mother’s living room. Now, Jill Fox is expanding Foxy’s Leotards with a gift shop near Alto, offering something for everyone. Foxy’s will celebrate its grand opening Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 8358 68th St. near Whitneyville Avenue in Caledonia Township. The celebration will include food trucks, giveaways, prizes and other fun activities.
Group backs ‘boots on the ground’ LGBTQ programs

2 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An endowment fund provides resources to LGBTQ+ organizations as advocates say it’s hard to find funding opportunities. Our LGBTQ Fund is one of four community partnership funds through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, an organization that has invested more than $314 million since 1930. The fund was first established back in 2014 with a focus on helping youth experiencing homelessness.
LG Energy opens $1.4B expansion, but it isn’t producing EV batteries

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — New production lines are up and running at the LG Energy Solution plant in Holland, but they aren’t making EV batteries as originally planned. Construction on the massive $1.4 billion expansion started in 2022 at LG Energy Solution Michigan facility, which first opened at 1 LG Way off of 146th Avenue in 2011. Now, the expansion is up and running, and on Tuesday, the company hosted an event to offer a first look.
Owners of new bookstore ‘blown away’ by grand opening success

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Brittany Flowers

WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s hard to predict exactly what to expect when you open a new business. For a new bookstore in Walker, calling the grand opening successful would be an understatement. “We opened on Saturday, June 21, and the turnout was wild. We did not expect that at all,” Sarah Gramza-Howard said, standing next to her business partner Jess Hodges. The two stocked more than 1,000 books in preparation for the grand opening of their new bookstore Pages & Peonies on Alpine Avenue near I-96.
How Michigan law protects rights of LGBTQ+ community

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Rick Albin

LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — When state Sen. Jeremy Moss introduced legislation to add protections for LGBTQ+ to the Michigan’s civil rights law, it was personal. Moss, D-Southfield, is the first openly gay member of the Michigan Senate. The expanded protections were passed and signed into law in March 2023. “Today, if a person is fired because they’re gay or kicked out of a restaurant because they’re trans(gender), they have a path to seek justice.
How to protect your hard-earned money in retirement

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Jessica Jurczak

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – You plan and work for years for a successful retirement and you don’t want to get there and regret something that could improve your retirement years. Tom Jacobs of Jacobs Financial Services, has been helping people retire for years and he joins us today!Their team provides personalized financial planning to help individuals understand their current financial situation and identify areas for improvement.
A unique way to experience Grand Rapids

4 days ago | woodtv.com | Jessica Jurczak

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – If you’re looking to have a summer adventure that combines multiple experiences, like riding a bike, spending time with friends, and exploring downtown Grand Rapids bars and restaurants, you might want to check out the Great Lakes Pub Cruiser!It’s a party on wheels and a great way to see the city. We took a ride on the Great Lakes pub cruiser not too long ago. >>>Take a look! 514 Bond Ave NW616-319-1199info@greatlakespubcruiser.comGreatLakesPubCruiser.com