Heather Walker
WOOD TV8
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Grand Haven school embezzlement slipped past annual audits
Grand Haven Area Public Schools says a former administrator accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the district over the course of several years apparently managed it without raising red flags with the school’s accounting firms. → Read More
‘It’s groundbreaking’: New eye drops will correct farsightedness
Kiss your reading glasses goodbye: That's the idea behind a new eye-drop recently approved by the FDA. The drops promise to correct farsightedness, allowing you to see up close clearly. → Read More
The hand gesture that saved a life — and could save another
TikTok, the social media platform known for dances and funny videos, is now being credited for saving a girl in Kentucky. → Read More
Parchment runner DQ’d for profanity was ‘overcome with emotions’
A Parchment High School cross-country runner set a personal record in the state finals this weekend but was then promptly disqualified because he cursed as he crossed the finish line. → Read More
Vigil honors slain security guard as father, coach, mentor
A vigil was held Monday evening for the security guard shot and killed while working at a Wyoming motel. → Read More
‘Unthinkable’: Prosecutor investigates animal abuse in Kent Co.
Higgins, the cute pup whose beating was captured on camera, continues to do well. → Read More
Hearing held over future of Jeffrey Willis’ van connected to murders
Efforts to destroy the minivan connected to the murders of Jessica Heeringa and Rebekah Bletsch were discussed in a Muskegon courtroom on Monday. → Read More
Mel Trotter ArtPrize collection educates on causes of homelessness
The exhibition being hosted by Mel Trotter Ministries Park for ArtPrize 2021 hopes to change your perspective on people who are experiencing homelessness. → Read More
‘The Feminine Soul Project’: ArtPrize entry shares stories of 100 women
An ArtPrize entry is using sight and sound to share the unique but often shared experiences of women. → Read More
Kent County health officer says he was threatened, nearly run off road over mask order
The chief of the Kent County Health Department says someone tried to run him off the highway hours after he issued a mask mandate for schools last month. → Read More
Residents recall shooting at downtown GR condos as ‘scary moment’
The investigation into a shooting at a luxury high-rise condominium building in downtown Grand Rapids continues. → Read More
New Grand Rapids studio hopes to help drive Michigan movie industry
The new Black Pigeon Studios opened in downtown Grand Rapids Wednesday, offering space to create videos, films and photos and giving people a place to make Hollywood productions here in West Michigan. → Read More
Local travel agent shares experience with trial cruise
Cruises are slowly starting to sail again, traveling to ports that will allow tourists. → Read More
Quarantine space for homeless needed as delta variant surges
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the surge of the delta variant in Kent County is causing issues for the homeless population. → Read More
People in West Michigan remember how 9/11 changed their lives
No matter who you are or where you live, the events on Sept. 11, 2001, made an impact on your life today. → Read More
Income tax could be coming to city of Wyoming
The city of Wyoming is considering a proposal to put an income tax on the May 2022 ballot. → Read More
Proposed path would connect Belknap to downtown GR
A new way to get downtown is in the works. The first phases of a plan to connect the Belknap neighborhood to the Grand River were approved Wednesday. → Read More
Grand Haven native Evan Medell 1st U.S. Paralympian to medal in taekwondo
The first man to compete in taekwondo at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games is from West Michigan. → Read More
Neighbor’s quick actions save Holland women in house fire
A house fire in Holland killed the owner's pets and destroyed the home, but two women sleeping inside were able to survive thanks to some quick action by a neighbor. → Read More
Science clears mom in shaken baby case 18 years later
A West Michigan woman is free after serving 18 years behind bars for the death of her 11-month-old daughter. → Read More