Amanda Porter is an Evening News Anchor and Reporter for WOOD TV8, Yahoo News, and the Holland Sentinel. With a focus on local news in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amanda covers a wide range of topics including crime, community events, education, and social issues. Her work has also been featured in publications such as The University of Melbourne and B&T.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (Local)
Amanda Porter's coverage primarily focuses on local news related to Michigan, with an emphasis on topics such as education, family & relationships, and culture & society. She often covers government announcements and evolving stories related to her geographic focus.
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By: Amanda Porter
) — Tick season is starting across the country, and experts say it's important to be vigilant this year.
By: Jocelina Joiner, Amanda Porter
Tick season is starting across the country, and experts say it’s important to be vigilant this year.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A series of bills in Lansing could address the lack of affordable housing across the state as rent prices rise.
Several cities around the state, including Kalamazoo, will soon be getting an upgrade to their wooden utility poles from Consumers Energy.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — During a Q&A session at a Berrien County college, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel answered questions about election integrity.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Grand Rapids family is working to get justice for 16-year-old Cahari Walton, whose death is still under investigation a year later.
Turkeys are causing minor traffic delays in Grand Rapids, catching some attention online.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Getting your results back from the radiologist is taking longer than normal in West Michigan. Many people are experiencing weeklong waits, and the issue doesn't seem to be clearing up.
As warmer weather moves in during May, motorcycle safety awareness month reminds the public about looking out for all vehicles on the roads.
PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — Drone video taken by a Portage teen shows some of the wreckage caused by last week's tornado in Portage, including several downed trees and areas of a park that were damaged.
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