Will cash become a thing of the past? I went to the experts to find out: woodtv.com/news/michigan/… WOOD TV8

Officials are providing an update on the storm damage in the Portage area. WATCH LIVE: woodtv.com/weather/weathe…

“You spend all your life hearing about how these things happen in somebody else’s hometown. But even with the broken dreams and broken glass all around you, you are reluctant to accept it." A look back at the deadly Kalamazoo tornado of 1980: woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo… WOOD TV8

It started raining inside this weekend at a Dutton-area strip mall due to an unsealed roof, forcing multiple small businesses to be closed until further notice. "It’s just devastating. It’s very devastating," one business owner told me. WOOD TV8 woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

LGBTQ-affirming CRC churches must repent or leave, the denomination decided during this week's synod. #crcsynod WOOD TV8 woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

ICYMI: Following #crcsynod, LGBTQ-affirming CRC churches are faced with a decision. Repent — or leave. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap… WOOD TV8

Incredible story by my friend Madalyn Buursma. An important read! When a Michigan county forecloses on a home, who gets the profits? woodtv.com/news/michigan/…

Super impressed to see how quickly the downtown amphitheater is coming along.

Ada Hotel officially opened today. We've got photos and a virtual tour here: woodtv.com/news/kent-coun… WOOD TV8

Did you miss Grand Rapids Tech Week? Catch the top stories, including the impact AI is having across multiple industries, here: woodtv.com/tag/tech-week-… WOOD TV8

From tabulators breaking to polling places having the wrong ballots, problems can occasionally pop up on Election Day. We spoke with county clerks, who explained what would happen in each scenario. WOOD TV8 woodtv.com/news/elections…

In non-election news: The lion that has been at John Ball Zoo since 2012 is leaving. WOOD TV8 woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

News 8 digital team members Madalyn Buursma, matt jaworowski and Corinne Moore made the trek to 55 Lake Michigan beaches stretching from St. Joseph to Ludington to ensure our interactive Beach Guide map was up to date: woodtv.com/westmichigangu…

Grand Rapids' Yesterdog reaches a new chapter under new ownership. More from Madalyn Buursma WOOD TV8 : woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

After last year's decision that LGBTQ-affirming churches must repent or leave, the CRC general secretary says around 34 churches have disaffiliated, a number that is expected to grow. #crcsynod woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

Alright book lovers, get your calendars ready. Books-A-Million is expanding into Kalamazoo soon. Madalyn Buursma has the story: woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

Big changes are coming to the KalamazooCountryClub, including a short course, more greenspace and a new clubhouse. Madalyn Buursma got a closer look at what's next. woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

Break out your planners, Kalamazoo’s Potbelly Sandwich Works location is opening soon. Madalyn Buursma has the story: woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…