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Official account of WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Follow us for the latest breaking news and weather in West Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 12 h

Woman honored for helping save stranger's life: "She helped bring me back." woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

WOODTV's tweet card. Twenty minutes into a ceremonial dance at an Indigenous cultural celebration, Debbie Hassinger unexpectedly collapsed. In the four minutes that followed, Mandi Garvey helped save her life.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 24 m

President Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it. woodtv.com/news/nexstar-m…

WOODTV's tweet card. Electricity demand from data centers worldwide is set to more than double by 2030, to slightly more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan today.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 1 h

A section of westbound I-96 in Walker is scheduled to close this weekend as part of a monthslong construction project. woodtv.com/news/traffic-c…

WOODTV's tweet card. A section of westbound I-96 in Walker is scheduled to close this weekend as part of a monthslong construction project.

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Nick Ponton@nick_ponton · 11 h

.@Newell_Brands closing Kalamazoo design center woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 8 h

Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack and other community leaders spoke with News 8 about what to expect ahead of Friday’s State of Emergency meeting. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

WOODTV's tweet card. Before the second State of Emergency on Friday hosted by Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack, News 8 spoke with leaders about what the community can expect.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 8 h

Like many in West Michigan, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is working to stay as cool as possible through the midst of summer, even as they help keep the community safe. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

WOODTV's tweet card. Like many in West Michigan, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is working to stay as cool as possible through the midst of summer, even as they help keep the community safe.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 12 h

A player with deep ties to West Michigan is expected to be one of the leaders for WMU football in the fall. woodtv.com/sports/west-mi…

WOODTV's tweet card. As the Western Michigan Broncos took Ford Field for the MAC Football Kickoff, they hope they can return to Detroit in early December to play for the MAC Championship. It’ll take a team effort…

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 13 h

Newell Brands is closing its design center in Kalamazoo and relocating it, the company announced on Thursday. woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

WOODTV's tweet card. Newell Brands is closing its design center and relocating to Atlanta, the company announced on Thursday.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 13 h

Palisades gets key licensing approval from federal regulators as it works to reopen: woodtv.com/news/van-buren…

WOODTV's tweet card. The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Southwest Michigan has cleared a key federal licensing hurdle as it works to restart.

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Blake Harms@wxblakeharms · 13 h

6:00 pm - Kalamazoo and Battle Creek are receiving extremely heavy rain (likely 1-3" in some areas), which has prompted a flood advisory.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 14 h

West Michigan was hot and muggy Thursday, but things should cool off a bit headed into the weekend. Everything you need to know is in this week's Beach and Boating Forecast. #Sponsored woodtv.com/weather/lake-m…

WOODTV's tweet card. West Michigan was hot and muggy Thursday, but things should cool off a bit headed into the weekend. #Sponsored

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 14 h

A former Mackinac Island staple is returning to waters with some noticeable upgrades. woodtv.com/news/michigan/…

WOODTV's tweet card. A former Mackinac Island staple is returning to waters with some noticeable upgrades.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 15 h

It's hot out there! How to make sure your AC keeps running: woodtv.com/news/kent-coun…

WOODTV's tweet card. The warm weather is keeping technicians busy repairing air conditioning units across West Michigan.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 15 h

The artist hopes that the inclusive scene might inspire museum patrons to seek more equitable futures between themselves and Anishinaabe, the Great Lakes Indigenous people. woodtv.com/westmichigangu…

WOODTV's tweet card. Modern lives of Anishinabek in Grand Rapids are on full display in the new mural by Jamie John at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 15 h

July is Bone Cancer Awareness Month. Although it is rare, it can be difficult for those affected by it. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

WOODTV's tweet card. July is Bone Cancer Awareness Month. Although it is rare, it can be difficult for those affected by it.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 16 h

Six people were arrested after police say they stole over $100,000 in property from a Battle Creek home: woodtv.com/news/calhoun-c…

WOODTV's tweet card. Six people were arrested after police say they stole over $100,000 in property from a Battle Creek home.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 16 h

Georgetown Little League is looking to cover all its dugouts with sponsored murals to support its players: woodtv.com/news/ottawa-co…

WOODTV's tweet card. The Little League dugouts at Dale E Wagner Park in Georgetown Township are sporting bright colors and bold designs as part of a project that helps the league support athletes and the fields they pl…

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 16 h

West Michigan has a chance of severe weather this evening. What to know: woodtv.com/weather/weathe…

WOODTV's tweet card. Very hot and humid weather will set the stage for showers and storms to ignite Thursday evening, some of which could be strong to severe.

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WOOD TV8@WOODTV · 17 h

The United States Postal Service is hosting a contest where you can vote to decide which fan-favorite stamp it should bring back: woodtv.com/news/national/…

WOODTV's tweet card. The United States Postal Service is bringing back your favorite stamp and you get to vote on which one.

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Josh Sanchez TV@JoshSanTV · 19 h

Another entertainment legend has died. Hulk Hogan dies at 71 at his Florida home, according to multiple outlets. woodtv.com/news/nexstar-m…

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