Josh Sanchez
@joshsantv.bsky.social
Kalamazoo reporter for @WOODTV • Photographer and adventurer • @WesternMichU ‘19 • WLNS ’24
The longest U.S. federal government shutdown is now over.
www.woodtv.com/news/trump-s...
www.woodtv.com/news/trump-s...
www.woodtv.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The longest U.S. federal government shutdown is now over.
www.woodtv.com/news/trump-s...
www.woodtv.com/news/trump-s...
Shutdown update: The longest government shutdown is all but over as the House passes a spending package that now makes its way to the White House.
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Shutdown update: The longest government shutdown is all but over as the House passes a spending package that now makes its way to the White House.
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
PHOTOS: The Kalamazoo County community came together this afternoon to honor the legacy of Oshtemo Township Fire Department firefighter Charlie Sullivan. Sullivan was killed in a motorcycle crash last week.
More later for WOOD TV.
More later for WOOD TV.
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
PHOTOS: The Kalamazoo County community came together this afternoon to honor the legacy of Oshtemo Township Fire Department firefighter Charlie Sullivan. Sullivan was killed in a motorcycle crash last week.
More later for WOOD TV.
More later for WOOD TV.
Despite the federal government shutdown, volunteers came together to honor veterans at Fort Custer National Cemetery this morning.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Despite the federal government shutdown, volunteers came together to honor veterans at Fort Custer National Cemetery this morning.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
The Arthur M. Anderson made radio contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald for the last time 50 years ago this moment. The freighter would shortly sink with all 29 hands onboard.
"We are holding our own."
"We are holding our own."
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Arthur M. Anderson made radio contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald for the last time 50 years ago this moment. The freighter would shortly sink with all 29 hands onboard.
"We are holding our own."
"We are holding our own."
A new book takes a closer look at the events that brought down the Edmund Fitzgerald, who were the 29 men who died in the sinking, and the families left behind. Check out the conversation with author John Bacon and Madalyn Buursma.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A new book takes a closer look at the events that brought down the Edmund Fitzgerald, who were the 29 men who died in the sinking, and the families left behind. Check out the conversation with author John Bacon and Madalyn Buursma.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
The WOOD TV 8 team takes a closer look at the businessman whose name would be tied to one of the Great Lakes' worst maritime tragedies: Edmund Fitzgerald.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The WOOD TV 8 team takes a closer look at the businessman whose name would be tied to one of the Great Lakes' worst maritime tragedies: Edmund Fitzgerald.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
This summer, almost 70 swimmers took to Lake Superior for a relay swim spanning 411 miles in honor of the 29 men who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald and all mariners who have died in the Great Lakes.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This summer, almost 70 swimmers took to Lake Superior for a relay swim spanning 411 miles in honor of the 29 men who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald and all mariners who have died in the Great Lakes.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca takes a look back at the data behind the "Gales of November" that brought down the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago today. Take a look at the science and history:
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca takes a look back at the data behind the "Gales of November" that brought down the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago today. Take a look at the science and history:
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
50 years after its tragic sinking, the WOOD TV8 digital team is taking a closer look at the history behind one of the largest freighters in the Great Lakes.
Throughout the day, I'll be sharing this team's incredible work, recognizing today's anniversary.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
Throughout the day, I'll be sharing this team's incredible work, recognizing today's anniversary.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
50 years after its tragic sinking, the WOOD TV8 digital team is taking a closer look at the history behind one of the largest freighters in the Great Lakes.
Throughout the day, I'll be sharing this team's incredible work, recognizing today's anniversary.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
Throughout the day, I'll be sharing this team's incredible work, recognizing today's anniversary.
www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-...
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to consider overturning the 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to consider overturning the 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
www.woodtv.com/hill-politic...
It sure feels like winter this morning 🥶
Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time during this morning’s commute!
Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time during this morning’s commute!
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It sure feels like winter this morning 🥶
Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time during this morning’s commute!
Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time during this morning’s commute!
As another day extends the country's longest government shutdown, a deal advances in the Senate.
www.woodtv.com/news/politic...
www.woodtv.com/news/politic...
www.woodtv.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM
As another day extends the country's longest government shutdown, a deal advances in the Senate.
www.woodtv.com/news/politic...
www.woodtv.com/news/politic...
From my friend, Met. Blake Harms. Long story short: Bundle up, friends 🥶
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
From my friend, Met. Blake Harms. Long story short: Bundle up, friends 🥶
Good day, Kalamazoo. Family, coaching staff, and fmr WMU players are remembering the life of fmr. Bronco and Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland. Also, a controversial zoning request near a nature preserve is denied. More on the WOOD TV stories in this weekend's rundown 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Good day, Kalamazoo. Family, coaching staff, and fmr WMU players are remembering the life of fmr. Bronco and Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland. Also, a controversial zoning request near a nature preserve is denied. More on the WOOD TV stories in this weekend's rundown 🧵
Election Day this week went in favor of the incumbent mayors in Kalamazoo and Portage. Both have been serving in local government for years. Find out what's next as a new mayoral term starts and new council members join city government.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Election Day this week went in favor of the incumbent mayors in Kalamazoo and Portage. Both have been serving in local government for years. Find out what's next as a new mayoral term starts and new council members join city government.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
ICYM last night’s post, the Kalamazoo Planning Commission denied a recommendation to rezone nearly 19 acres of land near the Asylum Lake Preserve for commercial use.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
ICYM last night’s post, the Kalamazoo Planning Commission denied a recommendation to rezone nearly 19 acres of land near the Asylum Lake Preserve for commercial use.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
UPDATE: Minutes before the clock struck midnight, the Kalamazoo Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the request. More later for WOOD TV.
The public hearing for a controversial rezoning request right next to the Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo is happening right now at City Hall.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
UPDATE: Minutes before the clock struck midnight, the Kalamazoo Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the request. More later for WOOD TV.
The public hearing for a controversial rezoning request right next to the Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo is happening right now at City Hall.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The public hearing for a controversial rezoning request right next to the Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo is happening right now at City Hall.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
This wild moment was caught on a city of Marshall livestream overnight. Police tell us that the 38-year-old driver was found to have signs of being intoxicated. Police also found guns. More:
www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun...
www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun...
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This wild moment was caught on a city of Marshall livestream overnight. Police tell us that the 38-year-old driver was found to have signs of being intoxicated. Police also found guns. More:
www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun...
www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun...
Former Western Michigan Football Bronco and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, according to multiple reports.
www.woodtv.com/sports/west-...
www.woodtv.com/sports/west-...
November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Former Western Michigan Football Bronco and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24, according to multiple reports.
www.woodtv.com/sports/west-...
www.woodtv.com/sports/west-...
Heartbreaking news for the Oshtemo Charter Township community.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
Oshtemo Township firefighter dies in motorcycle crash in Kalamazoo
An Oshtemo Township firefighter died overnight in a motorcycle crash in Kalamazoo, authorities say.
www.woodtv.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Heartbreaking news for the Oshtemo Charter Township community.
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
Incumbent David Anderson is expected to remain the mayor of Kalamazoo. See the results at WOOD TV8 online:
www.woodtv.com/news/electio...
www.woodtv.com/news/electio...
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Incumbent David Anderson is expected to remain the mayor of Kalamazoo. See the results at WOOD TV8 online:
www.woodtv.com/news/electio...
www.woodtv.com/news/electio...
National Elections:
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race according to projections from multiple outlets.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race according to projections from multiple outlets.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race
Mamdani will be the youngest New York mayor in a century, NBC News projects, after a rapid rise past Andrew Cuomo and other opponents.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
National Elections:
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race according to projections from multiple outlets.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race according to projections from multiple outlets.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...