The News 8 Live Desk brings you all of the top storylines in and around West Michigan with an all-new Daily 8.

Today will be the first cooler-than-average day in a week, but as skies clear, wildfire smoke moves in. (July 31, 2025)

It's the organization's largest store. (July 31, 2025)

The Whitecaps beat the Dayton Dragons 6-3. (July 30, 2025)

It will be lightly raining overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. That will bring the temperature down. (July 30, 2025)

The Broncos hit the practice field for the first time Wednesday. (July 30, 2025)

A family still without answers or closure is crying for help, three years after their loved one, Terrell Tejeda-Woodard, was shot and killed in Grand Rapids. (July 30, 2025)

Access isn’t only about ramps and doorways. It’s about being able to move, speak, live, learn and belong with independence, safety and dignity. But in West Michigan, how accessible is that reality? (July 30, 2025)

It will be warm and mostly cloudy today with rain developing toward evening. There is a chance for some soaking downpours and a few thunderstorms. Severe weather is not as likely.

Steep water rate increases in Georgetown Township and other West Michigan community questions are prompting residents to ask why now and why so much. (July 30, 2025)

The village of Hesperia is still under a boil water advisory more than a week after it was issued due to a water main break. (July 30, 2025)

The man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart near Traverse City is now being held on a $1 million bond. (July 30, 2025)

A new books and records store is set to open in Holland’s Washington Square this August. (July 30, 2025)