Good Day
Grand Rapids
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Top Market offered $200 food vouchers to every family affected by Monday’s fire at Crossroads Apartments in Wyoming + the help comes as neighbors start rebuilding their lives after the disaster. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fur Baby Services will build a kennel at 2825 Barry St in Georgetown Township for dogs with special needs, offering six overnight suites + private spaces with food, water and an outdoor run. Construction starts this spring and the facility will open in May. MLive
- ➤ Drivers along East Beltline Avenue can expect to see a new Bank of America branch at Knapp’s Crossing soon—construction began last year and will finish in the next 60 days—while part of the nine-acre site is set for retail development. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ada Parks and Recreation is offering two women's self-defense classes at Roselle Park in Ada this winter. The beginner-friendly sessions, led by certified instructors, will take place on Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. and are open to teens and adults. FOX 17
- ➤ Coopersville's all-state wrestler Brady Steffes, who earned a 4.2 GPA while volunteering to build beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, said he hopes to attend West Point (a goal inspired by his Uncle Steve). ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senators Slotkin, Peters, Durbin and Duckworth wrote a letter urging officials to resume the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which blocks invasive carp from the Great Lakes. They warned that pausing the project near Brandon Road Lock and Dam may delay work and jeopardize fisheries — congressional funds have been held. ABC 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Corewell Health announced Wednesday plans to expand its Butterworth Hospital campus in Grand Rapids with a 621,000 sqft facility featuring a new emergency department (including 180 private beds and up to 16 operating rooms) to meet growing healthcare needs; construction is expected to complete by the end of 2030. ABC 13
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John Heffron Live Comedy Show
6:00 – 10:15 PM — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian John Heffron performing live.
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John Heffron Live
6:00 – 10:15 PM — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the comedic stylings of John Heffron.
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Cabin Fever Psychic & Holistic Fair
10 AM – 6 PM — Tulyp, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — Free entry — Explore mystical vibes with aura photography, tarot readings, and more to break the winter blues.
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Methodology Melee: How We Build Digital Products
6-8 p.m. — Start Garden — Free entry — Discover the human side of digital product development through expert-led discussions and networking.
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Baby Storytime
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Allendale Twp Library — Free entry — Storytime filled with stories, songs, and play for little ones and their caregivers.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Get your tickets now to experience the harmonic soundscapes of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons illuminated by candlelight.
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Grand Rapids Weekend to Remember
Jan 30- Feb 1 — Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton — Registration required — Discover oneness in your marriage through inspiring talks and retreats.
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The Emperor and the Swan - DTE Family Concert
10 AM - 1 PM — East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center — Family-friendly event — Experience a delightful musical journey with the Grand Rapids Symphony.
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Practicing Resilience in a Complex World
6 p.m. — Postma Center at Pine Rest — Free entry — Connect with the Fuller community over conversation and heavy appetizers while learning about local mental health initiatives.
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Keith Scott Blues Concert
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Third Nature Brewing Company — Check website for entry cost — Enjoy a night of dynamic blues with Chicago's own Keith Scott, a seasoned artist with over 40 years of experience.
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