Flames seen at Wyoming school bus garage. Crews are responding to a fire at the Wyoming Public Schools Bus Garage. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/flames-seen-at-wyoming-school-bus-garage/

Bosnian flavors hit Walmart shelves: W. MI local brings authentic taste home. The manager of the Cascade Walmart threw an appreciation lunch for her employees two years ago, not realizing it would set in motion plans that came to fruition at Thanksgiving this year. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/bosnian-flavors-hit-walmart-shelves-w-mi-local-brings-authentic-taste-home/

Fire outside University of Michigan Health-West 'quickly extinguished,' hospital says. University of Michigan Health-West says that everything is back to normal after a fire outside the building prompted a brief evacuation Tuesday afternoon. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/fire-outside-university-of-michigan-health-west-quickly-extinguished-hospital-says/

Family of Kent County homicide victim fund billboards seeking answers. Family members of a man shot and killed nearly a year ago are doing what they can to keep the case at the front of the public’s mind. #KentCounty https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/family-of-kent-county-homicide-victim-fund-billboards-seeking-answers

Disability Advocates of Kent County help community with ADA remodeling. The organization says they want to help people stay safe in their homes forever. #KentCounty https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/disability-advocates-of-kent-county-help-with-home-renovations/69-35adc8b0-3810-4407-b202-550bd560ed67

Driver sentenced to probation in tow truck operator's death. The driver accused of striking and killing a tow truck operator last November in southern Kent County was sentenced for a misdemeanor charge. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/driver-sentenced-to-probation-in-tow-truck-operators-death/

Salvation Army struggling to meet $1.4M donation goal in Kent County. Red kettles will remain at storefronts across Kent County until Christmas Eve, excluding Sundays. #KentCounty https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/12/salvation-army-struggling-to-meet-14m-donation-goal-in-kent-county.html

Santas take over Rockford neighborhood. People in West Michigan have found many ways to bring some sparkle and joy to their front yards and neighborhoods.  #WestMichigan #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/santas-take-over-rockford-neighborhood/

Anonymous donors to match Salvation Army donations. With less than two weeks until Christmas, time is ticking for the Salvation Army as it aims to reach its fundraising goal this holiday season. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/anonymous-donors-to-match-salvation-army-donations/

Hotel Rose in downtown Rockford to include yoga studio. A local yoga studio is set to be a tenant inside the Hotel Rose in downtown Rockford. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/hotel-rose-in-downtown-rockford-to-include-yoga-studio/

Santa Claus Girls delivers Christmas to West Michigan families. Some West Michigan families are getting an early Christmas thanks to volunteers with Santa Claus Girls delivering gifts Saturday morning. #WestMichigan #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/santa-claus-girls-delivers-christmas-to-west-michigan-families/

AI, new Tasers and body cameras coming to Kentwood PD. Major technology upgrades are headed to the Kentwood Police Department as part of their new Officer Safety Plan. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/ai-new-tasers-and-body-cameras-coming-to-kentwood-pd/

Kent Co. Road Commission asking drivers not to park on streets. The snow has finally let up in Kent County, but road crews are still hard at work to keep roads clear. #KentCounty https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/kent-county-road-commission-snow-clearing-parking/69-a7412221-f228-47ce-a948-3600cabff3d0

'Reverse vending machine' at Woodland Mall makes it easy to donate to those in need. A new machine at Woodland Mall will make it easy to give back during the holiday season. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/reverse-vending-machine-at-woodland-mall-makes-it-easy-to-donate-to-those-in-need/

Storied Kent County Circuit judge retires after 40 years. It is the end of an era for one Kent County Circuit Court judge, as the Honorable Mark A. Trusock hung up his robe Friday following a retirement celebration. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/storied-kent-county-circuit-judge-retires-after-40-years/

'It's time': After four decades, Jody's Restaurant in Rockford closing up shop. After more than four decades of serving up food for the community, a longtime fast casual restaurant in Rockford is closing its doors. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/its-time-after-four-decades-jodys-restaurant-in-rockford-closing-up-shop/

How much does it cost West Michigan counties to plow their roads? Plow crews were busy preparing for the first snowstorm of the season when News 8 stopped by the Kent County Road Commission on 4 Mile Road in Walker. #WestMichigan #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/how-much-does-it-cost-west-michigan-counties-to-plow-their-roads/

After 'cruel' tree theft, owner wishes thief the best. More than 2 million Christmas trees are harvested and sold in the state of Michigan every year, but none of those were good enough for an alleged thief making their way down Grand River Drive in Ada this week. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/after-cruel-tree-theft-owner-wishes-thief-the-best/

Deer in the dark: GVSU conducting data collection for Kent County. Researchers from GVSU have been conducting nightly data collection on the deer population in Kent County as part of the county's Deer Management Coalition Project. #KentCounty https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/deer-in-the-dark-gvsu-conducting-data-collection-for-kent-county

Foxtail Coffee opens third Michigan location in Byron Center. A new Foxtail Coffee location opened in Byron Center Thursday. #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/foxtail-coffee-opens-third-michigan-location-in-byron-center/