Monday, February 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was seriously injured in a collision involving a semi-truck and four other vehicles, leading to the closure of a part of Alpine Avenue. WOOD TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in New Mexico for the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was discovered in Grand Rapids. WOOD TV
- ➤ A man was seriously injured in a shooting at Camelot Manor mobile home park in Grand Rapids, with an 18-year-old suspect in custody and no ongoing threat to the community. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Christian secured a victory over South Christian with a close score of 52-49 in the Division 2 district final basketball game, marking a significant achievement under Michigan's revised high school basketball playoff format. MLive
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Rock Bottom String Band Live Performance
The Rock Bottom String Band will be performing live at Billy's Lounge in Grand Rapids, providing an evening of music from 6 PM to 10 PM.
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Grand Rapids Ballet Presents: Peter Pan
Experience a magical journey with the Grand Rapids Ballet's captivating full-length performance of Peter Pan at DeVos Performance Hall.
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An Evening with Brad Tursi: Musical Reflections and Storytelling
Brad Tursi will perform a collection of songs inspired by life, love, and personal experiences, showcasing his unique acoustic style and heartfelt lyrics.
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GRWebDev: Building a Browser-Based Mobile App with Django
This event will cover the process of building a browser-based mobile application using Django, with insights on technology stack and application design.
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Eddie Spaghetti Concert in Grand Rapids
Eddie Spaghetti will perform live at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids.
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West Michigan Home and Garden Show 2025
The West Michigan Home and Garden Show features over 300 local businesses, 12 display gardens, and a range of seminars to prepare for the upcoming spring season.
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Sound Bath Experience in the Planetarium
Experience a unique sound bath led by Catherine from Yoga Zen under the stars in the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Planetarium.
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Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins with Youth Chorus Performance
The Youth Chorus, Mandala, Mosaic Singers, and Melodia will perform the national anthem at the Griffins hockey game at Van Andel Arena.
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TobyMac and Crowder Live in Concert
Experience an evening of uplifting music with renowned artists TobyMac and Crowder at the Van Andel Arena.
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Rittz Concert at The Stache
Rittz, an independent hip hop artist with two Gold Certified singles and a rich touring history, is set to perform as part of his Back For More Tour at The Stache in Grand Rapids.
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