Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after recently being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that is “impacting his cognitive abilities,” according to a statement shared by his family. (March 30, 2022) WOODTV,News 8,Nexstar,West Michigan,Michigan,News at 5,News at 6,News at 10,News at 11,The Seven,News 8 Daybreak,Daybreak,Emily Linnert,Donovan Long,Susan Shaw,Brian … [Read more...]
Retired pastor recovering from aphasia, same condition as Bruce Willis
A retired pastor in Grand Rapids is recovering from aphasia, the same condition famous actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with last week. (April 3, 2022) WOODTV,News 8,Nexstar,West Michigan,Michigan,News at 5,News at 6,News at 10,News at 11,The Seven,News 8 Daybreak,Daybreak,Emily Linnert,Donovan Long,Susan Shaw,Brian Sterling,Whitney Burney,Michele DeSelms,Brittany … [Read more...]
Breonna Taylor’s family reacts to charges: ‘Today is overdue’
The U.S. Department of Justice charged four police officers Thursday for the death of Breonna Taylor, who grew up in Grand Rapids. (Aug. 4, 2022) WOODTV,News 8,Nexstar,West Michigan,Michigan,News at 5,News at 6,News at 10,News at 11,The Seven,News 8 Daybreak,Daybreak,Emily Linnert,Donovan Long,Susan Shaw,Brian Sterling,Whitney Burney,Michele DeSelms,Brittany Flowers,Teresa … [Read more...]
Grand Rapids 2022 Juneteenth celebration
Grand Rapids' Dickinson Park came to life with the sound of drums Sunday afternoon as community members gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the news of freedom reaching the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX in 1865. The day began with a parade of multiple generations drumming, waving flags, and chanting "We're black and we're proud, … [Read more...]