Kent County is considering a plan to construct a new building and move the majority of its staff out of downtown Grand Rapids. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

An 8-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg is getting a ramp at his home made from plastic bags collected from SpartanNash grocery stores. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

The foundation of Kalamazoo baseball legend Derek Jeter and Major League Baseball held a special camp on Wednesday at Kalamazoo Central High School. woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

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Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is working on several projects, with the goal of making housing more affordable in the region. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

If you are planning a barbecue for the Fourth of July holiday, the Michigan Farm Bureau says there could be a little relief for your wallet. woodtv.com/news/michigan/…

With most fireworks produced in China, there are not a lot of options for different suppliers. woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

Boaters in Grand Haven will have more room to navigate after a dredging project was completed this week on the outer harbor. woodtv.com/news/ottawa-co…

Local leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday at the building that will be renovated to house Ottawa County Veterans Services. woodtv.com/news/ottawa-co…

Just days after the Fourth of July holiday, work is already underway to celebrate a major milestone for the United States next year. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

The Walker Fire Department is working to bring awareness to the importance of smoke detectors after a fire quickly spread through a home Monday morning. woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

A sports camp in Portage Wednesday helped children and adults with disabilities get a chance to learn and play. woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

WGVU Public Media could feel the impact of funding cuts if Congress approves a bill that would eliminate $1.1 billion over two years for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

A John Ball Zoo flamingo is getting a leg up thanks to some extra support provided by a custom brace. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

The city of Grand Rapids will soon have a new administrator running its emergency management department. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

The warm weather is keeping technicians busy repairing air conditioning units across West Michigan. woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

Two men in their 80s survived a plane crash earlier this month thanks to the help of good Samaritans. woodtv.com/news/ottawa-co…

A U.S. Coast Guard member helped rescue a 97-year-old man who fell into the river at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. woodtv.com/news/ottawa-co…

The Walker Fire Department is increasing staffing and will soon have more full-time positions, allowing it to staff two stations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

It has been a hot summer so far, but there are fewer options for cooling off at Grand Rapids public pools. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…