Whitney Burney
WOOD TV8
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Kent Co. deciding how to spend $127 million COVID funds
Kent County is expected to start divvying up around $127 million of COVID-19 relief funds. → Read More
These robots are keeping trash out of Lake Michigan
Environmentalists say microplastics are causing a huge problem at beaches on the Great Lakes. → Read More
W MI company sends gear, med kits to Ukrainian soldiers
A small software and app developer from West Michigan is working to support soldiers on the frontlines in Ukraine. → Read More
Jolly Madison Sailing Club teaching kids new skill on Muskegon Lake
A recently formed sailing club is now being offered to kids on Muskegon Lake. → Read More
After drownings, South Haven brewery adds water safety to kids menu
A South Haven brewery is working to raise awareness around water safety. → Read More
Patmos library working to get millage back on ballot
An Ottawa County library at risk of closing could be getting another chance to secure funding. → Read More
At luncheon, GOP works to unify behind Dixon
After solidifying the first female GOP candidate for governor, the Republican party says it is turning its focus to garnering the votes to win in November. → Read More
‘Back with a fury’: Used car sales up, inventory very low
Car dealers and analysts say people who are selling their used cars currently are seeing unprecedented profits. → Read More
Holland voters to decide on building fiber internet network
The city of Holland is working to connect more people to high-speed internet. → Read More
Boa constrictor believed to be escaped pet loose in Walker
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve received reports of a boa constrictor on the loose. → Read More
Grand Haven City Council votes to allow recreational marijuana sales
The Grand Haven City Council passed a resolution on Monday to allow and regulate-adult use marijuana. → Read More
Deputies ‘need your eyes and ears’ to catch catalytic converter thieves
The Kent County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after thieves cut catalytic converters out of cars over the weekend. → Read More
Fate of Muskegon Co. casino in Whitmer’s hands
More than a decade of work and millions of dollars could be awash if a casino in Muskegon County doesn’t get the final stamp of approval from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week. → Read More
Organizers prepare for Juneteenth Pop Up event in Grand Rapids
Families will be able to enjoy food, live music and games at a Juneteenth event next weekend. → Read More
Grand Rapids commissioners: ‘All hands on deck’ needed for police reform
Grand Rapids city commissioners say the second-degree murder charge against Officer Chris Schurr in the murder of Patrick Lyoya is emblematic of the police reforms they are working to implement. → Read More
Woodland raising money for ‘Movember’ all June
Woodland Mall is planning to fundraise in honor of men’s health month and in celebration of Father’s Day. → Read More
Grand Rapids pastors call for police reform after Lyoya death
The Grand Rapids Association of Pastors is calling on city, county and state leaders to make changes following the death of Patrick Lyoya. → Read More
Fraudulent canvassers accused of ‘money grab’
A day ahead of a Michigan state board of canvassers meeting, which will determine which Republicans make the ballot in the August primary, News 8 is learning more about the company that allegedly had a hand in invalidating five Republican gubernatorial campaigns. → Read More
Palisades site will take 19 years to remediate
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant near South Haven is on the road to being decommissioned. → Read More
Group writes letters calling for reform at GRPD
A group of activists has been meeting at local coffee shops in Grand Rapids for the last few weeks to keep a spotlight on the death of Patrick Lyoya. → Read More