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For years, Jodi Parrack’s mom was certain that a longtime acquaintance, Ray McCann Jr., had murdered her 11-year-old daughter. That, she now realizes, was based on repeated lies told to her and others by detectives investigating the case. (Oct. 2, 2023)

A spate of violence in a southeast Grand Rapids neighborhood has left one dead and two seriously injured in the last few days. (Oct. 2, 2023)

Storm Team 8 forecast on News 8 at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Oct. 2, 2023

For years, Jodi Parrack’s mom was certain that a longtime acquaintance, Ray McCann Jr., had murdered her 11-year-old daughter. (Oct. 2, 2023)

Raquel Martin reports from Washington, D.C., on Oct. 2. 2023.

For more than 25 years, Corewell Health’s Healthier Communities initiative has been working to create health equity in Kent County, specifically in minority populations. (Oct. 2, 2023)

The Grand Rapids Ballet’s first theatre performance of the season will be held this weekend. (Oct. 2, 2023)

For the 33rd year, WOOD TV8 and the Salvation Army are proud to help provide a memorable holiday for families across West Michigan. (Oct. 2, 2023)

The city of Dowagiac is giving out certified lead filters after a reevaluation of the city’s drinking water found lead levels that exceed state standards. (Oct. 2, 2023)

Major Timothy Meyer with the Salvation Army Grand Valley Area spoke to News 8 on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Here are a list of stories trending on woodtv.com Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.