WOODTV

Rule Changes

Owned by Nexstar Media Group

Two fired WOOD-TV news executives won a combined $4 million from Nexstar after a jury found the broadcaster invaded their privacy by discussing their terminations with journalists. The same jury rejected the executives' defamation claims.

Updated Oct 17

New Capabilities

Reported the grand opening announcement

Kobold's Kitchen, a board game café in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood, is holding its grand opening with a refreshed menu. Customers pay a cover to sit, eat, drink, and play from the café's game library, a model that turns a coffee shop into a destination rather than a pass-through.

Updated Sep 25

Money Moves

Reported the store opening

Vintage Charm, an Illinois-based clothing and home-goods chain, opened its first Grand Rapids store on Wealthy Street on September 10, 2026. Despite the name, the store sells new items; the name is a nod to founder Nancy Allodi's early days reselling vintage finds from home.

Updated Sep 10

Money Moves

Reported the September free admission alert

A family can explore Blandford Nature Center's 264 acres of trails, wildlife exhibits, and farm for free this September. The Grand Rapids non-profit normally charges admission, and it receives no tax support.

Updated Sep 3