Byron Tollefson
WOOD TV8
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Ottawa County Commission narrowly approves creating administrator aide
Despite pushback from some board members, conservative Ottawa Impact PAC-backed commissioners on Tuesday approved about $37,000 more annually to create a new position to help the Ottawa County administrator. → Read More
Michigan bill would put speed cameras in work zones
Drivers speeding through Michigan construction zones could soon be caught on video and fined. → Read More
Grand Rapids greenlights Bridge Street food truck court
A permanent food truck court is coming to Bridge Street in Grand Rapids. → Read More
‘Not again’: Oxford grad scared to return to MSU campus
As Michigan State University students continue to process Monday’s mass shooting, many are feeling uneasy about returning to campus next week. → Read More
Three students killed in MSU shooting identified
The three students killed in Monday night’s deadly shooting on Michigan State University’s campus were all from the southeastern part of the state. → Read More
Grand Rapids Christian apologizes for ‘Black History Month’ lunch
Grand Rapids Christian Schools is apologizing for a school lunch on Wednesday meant to honor Black History Month. Instead, it prompted complaints from students, saying it did exactly the opposite. → Read More
Lawsuit: Allegan schools didn’t stop sexual abuse
A lawsuit filed against former Allegan Public Schools administrators accuses them of failing to act against an accused child predator despite several allegations of sexual harassment. → Read More
Man stabbed at Brann’s: ‘I would’ve been dead’
A father of three says he’s lucky to be alive after being stabbed seven times inside Brann’s restaurant in Wyoming. → Read More
Woman’s Kia stolen in Kentwood twice, losing insurance
Two of the nation’s top insurance agencies are reportedly dropping coverage of some Kias and Hyundais as vehicle thefts remain rampant across the country. → Read More
The Diatribe works to bring arts and culture hub to GR
The Diatribe is going full speed ahead with its vision of building an arts and culture hub and transforming the Burton Heights neighborhood. → Read More
Nursing home steps up for dying veteran in need of hospice bed
A Wyoming Navy veteran in need of a hospice bed finally has a place to stay in his final days. A Jenison nursing home is stepping up, offering him a spot for free. → Read More
At vigil, family mourns man with ‘loving heart’ killed in GR
Two young girls are now without their father after his life was taken by violence in Grand Rapids. → Read More
Breaking the cycle: Baby courts expanding in Michigan
A Michigan program protecting kids and aiming to end multigenerational abuse is expanding. → Read More
‘Growing education crisis’: MI fourth grade reading levels drop, study finds
A new study out Tuesday shows reading scores for Michigan fourth graders are plummeting. → Read More
GRPD: Thieves targeted cars at nursing homes
Police are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts at multiple nursing homes in southeast Grand Rapids over the weekend. → Read More
Family continues search for missing 70-year-old weeks later
A West Michigan father is still missing several weeks after he disappeared, and family members say there are still no leads. → Read More
Plow driver says it’s ‘an honor’ to clear GR roads
Snowplow drivers continue working hard to clear the roads as a historic blizzard hits West Michigan. → Read More
Religious groups offer virtual Christmas services amidst storm
As road conditions continue to worsen during a powerful winter storm hitting West Michigan, religious groups have had to make some tough decisions during one of the most important times of the year for them. → Read More
Extra ambulances will be on the road for expected blizzard
As a projected blizzard approaches West Michigan, ambulance crews are getting ready to respond to emergencies and save lives while the roads are treacherous. → Read More
‘Light up darkness’: GR celebrates Hanukkah with giant menorah lighting
Sunday night is the first night of Hanukkah, and Grand Rapids celebrated with a menorah lighting downtown with a display for all to see. → Read More