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Former Kalamazoo Township Treasurer Sherine Miller said she’s relieved after a resignation vote Monday that included a $110,000 payout as part of a severance agreement that ends a contentious four months. woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

"I didn’t know which way was up": Shanda Vander Ark is seeking a new trial after being sentenced to life in prison for the starvation death of her 15-year-old son: woodtv.com/news/muskegon-…

"Make a decision early and lock in to it": A new parking reservation system is in the works for downtown Grand Rapids: woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

For medical students, there are few experiences more important than Match Day, when fourth-year students learn where they will be spending their residencies. On Friday, one West Michigan-native found out he will be staying close to home. woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

“We're here to raise the justice baton for Da'Quain.” Attorneys for the family of Da'Quain Johnson today called for truth and accountability after he was shot and killed by a Grand Rapids police officer: woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

9-year-old learned CPR only one day before saving church leader: "The Holy Spirit talked to me." woodtv.com/news/allegan-c…

On Saturday and Sunday, visitors to Rowster Coffee will be able to explore an outdoor thrift market with curated finds from Hope Co, a local merchant. woodtv.com/westmichigangu…

A group of assistance dogs in training and their handlers were at the JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids today. More: woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

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On Monday, visitors to Bell's Eccentric Cafe can celebrate the seasonal release of Oberon Ale through live music performances and activities. woodtv.com/westmichigangu…

The groundbreaking for the new Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education was held today at at Western Michigan University: woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo…

Spring has arrived - and none too soon. Overnight lows in the teens this week are being elbowed out. The first day of spring in West Michigan is seeing readings in the low 60s - and emerging flowers, such as snowdrops and lenten rose. It gets better: Oberon Day is Monday. @WOODTV

A Norton Shores mother who was sentenced to life in prison for the starvation death of her 15-year-old son was back in court Friday asking the same judge who once called her a “torturer” for a new trial. woodtv.com/news/muskegon-…  woodtv.com/news/seeking-n…

US speeds up deployment of thousands more Marines and sailors to Middle East: woodtv.com/news/nexstar-m…

Guests to the Hobby Hop at The Lit in downtown Grand Rapids will be able to "speed date" 10 different hobbies over the course of three hours. woodtv.com/westmichigangu…

Six Flags updates chaperone policy at several parks: ‘Zero tolerance for any type of disruptive behavior’: woodtv.com/news/nexstar-m…

Firefighters trekked through the mud Friday morning to access an outbuilding that was engulfed in flames in the South Haven area: woodtv.com/news/allegan-c… Photos released by South Haven Area Emergency Services.

Attorneys Ben Crump and Ven Johnson are arguing a Grand Rapids police officer used unnecessary deadly force when he shot and killed Da'Quain Johnson last month. The attorneys and Da’Quain Johnson’s mother are holding a virtual news conference now. WATCH: woodtv.com/news/grand-rap…

Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor known for his appearances in “The Way of the Dragon” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family announced Friday: woodtv.com/news/nexstar-m…

Two lovable dogs are up for adoption at the Kent County Animal Shelter. Meet energetic, curious Porter and calm, affectionate Mrs. Butterworth: woodtv.com/community/pet-…