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Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
Read full article: Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd roundMiles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 in the opener of their second-round Western Conference series.
Grand Rapids famous Blue Bridge to close overnights during weekends due to safety concerns
Read full article: Grand Rapids famous Blue Bridge to close overnights during weekends due to safety concernsThe Blue Bridge, located in downtown Grand Rapids will be closed overnights during the weekends due to safety concerns.
Michigan legal watchdog pursues Trump-allied attorneys
Read full article: Michigan legal watchdog pursues Trump-allied attorneysA Michigan agency that investigates complaints against lawyers is taking action against nine attorneys who were allied with former President Donald Trump after the 2020 election.
Michigan woman charged after father catches on fire, dies due to unsupervised candles amid power outage
Read full article: Michigan woman charged after father catches on fire, dies due to unsupervised candles amid power outageA Michigan woman was charged with adult abuse after her father, who was left unsupervised around lit candles, caught on fire and died from his injuries two days later.
Former Western Michigan University hockey captain pleads guilty to lesser charge in rape case
Read full article: Former Western Michigan University hockey captain pleads guilty to lesser charge in rape caseA former Western Michigan University hockey team captain has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a rape case.
AP source: Mavericks acquire Christian Wood for 4 players
Read full article: AP source: Mavericks acquire Christian Wood for 4 playersA source with direct knowledge of the agreement said the Houston Rockets are trading center Christian Wood, their leading scorer and rebounder this season, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for four players and a draft pick.
Pistons hand Rockets franchise-worst 19th straight loss
Read full article: Pistons hand Rockets franchise-worst 19th straight lossHouston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) shoots as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taromina/Pool Photo via AP)HOUSTON – Frank Jackson had a season-high 23 points and the Detroit Pistons handed the Houston Rockets their franchise-record 19th straight loss, 113-100 on Friday night. The injury-plagued Rockets were playing just their fourth game of the season where Christian Wood, Victor Oladipo and John Wall were all available. Wall had 21 points and seven assists, Oladipo had 19 points, and Wood 18 points and 11 rebounds. Rockets: Wall was charged with a flagrant foul on a second-quarter collision with Frank Jackson and later received a technical foul for arguing with officials in the third quarter.
Report: Grand Rapids City Commission approves designating street ‘Breonna Taylor Way’
Read full article: Report: Grand Rapids City Commission approves designating street ‘Breonna Taylor Way’GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids City Commission approved designating Monroe Center from Division to Monroe avenues as “Breonna Taylor Way," according to a report from WOOD. READ: Police release details of Breonna Taylor investigationBreonna Taylor grew up in Grand Rapids. She was shot and killed by police at her Louisville apartment on March 13. Her death has sparked marches and protests. The designation doesn’t change the name of Monroe Center, but there will be ‘Breonna Taylor Way’ signage under the normal street signs.
Give your floors the makeover they deserve
Read full article: Give your floors the makeover they deserveThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Vinyl flooring has really stepped up its game, and can beautifully mimic the look of real wood, including coming in unique design patterns, like herringbone. Having waterproof flooring allows you to clean up messes from kids and pets easily, making your life more worry-free. Independent Carpet One has waterproof flooring available in vinyl, laminate, carpet, and even real wood. Currently, Independent Carpet One has one of the biggest sales of the year happening.
Explosion destroys home, wakes residents in West Michigan
Read full article: Explosion destroys home, wakes residents in West MichiganVERGENNES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) – An early morning explosion leveled a vacant house and woke up residents from miles away on Monday morning in West Michigan. Dispatchers say calls came in for a possible fire just before 3 a.m. Monday at a nearby vacant building near the intersection of 3 Mile Road and Fallasburg Park Drive in Vergennes Township, WOOD TV reports. Kent County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to WOOD TV that they believe an explosion rocked the vacant home, which was under construction. He said he lives half a mile away, and their camera caught it. Several told WOOD TV they heard an explosion from as far away as Ionia and Saranac.
Detroit Pistons edge Pacers 96-94, keep Indiana winless
Read full article: Detroit Pistons edge Pacers 96-94, keep Indiana winlessWood had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Pistons edged Indiana 96-94 on Monday night for their second victory against the winless Pacers in less than a week. T.J. Warren then missed badly on a difficult 3-pointer from the corner, and the Pistons came up with the ball. Domantas Sabonis had 21 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana, and Brogdon contributed 15 points and 11 assists. Bruce Brown made all three of his 3-point attempts and finished with 11 points, and Wood made his huge contribution. ... Detroit shot 13 of 24 from 3-point range.
Police locate 3 missing children in West Michigan
Read full article: Police locate 3 missing children in West MichiganGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Police in West Michigan issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for three children on Monday. Here's the info from WOOD:Authorities in Ottawa County are asking for the public's help in locating three missing children. Police said that an Endangered Missing Advisory was issued for 4-year-old Nicholas Smith, 10-year-old Kaidence Enriquez and 8-year-old Walter Enriquez. What is an Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA)? The EMA can be utilized for endangered missing persons of all ages.
Man With Down Syndrome Wasn't Supposed to Live Past 1st Birthday Now He's 65
Read full article: Man With Down Syndrome Wasn't Supposed to Live Past 1st Birthday Now He's 65This man wasn't supposed to live past his first birthday. His parents were told he wouldnt make it past the age of one. Now that he's live 65 amazing years, his family wanted to mark the occasion with a photo shoot. Buddy's parents of course did not do that and brought him home to live with his siblings. Buddys niece also invited a local toddler, 2-year-old Sutton, who also has Down syndrome, to join Buddy in the pictures.
Pistons pick up former New Orleans Pelican Christian Wood off waivers
Read full article: Pistons pick up former New Orleans Pelican Christian Wood off waiversThe BucksDETROIT - The Detroi Pistons have picked up former New Orleans Pelican Christian Wood off of waivers. Wood is a 6-foot-10 forward whose length and post ability will be a great asset to the Pistons squad. In the beginning of his career he went undrafted in 2015 after coming out of UNLV but had a tremendous summer league. During his time on the summer league squads, he averaged 10 points and four rebounds. He was selected to the All-G League second team, the midseason All-NBA G League Eastern Conference team and the NBA G League Showcase second team.