Good morning, Grand Rapids.

At 2:01 a.m. Sunday, Walker Police reported that a hit-and-run with a silver Honda seriously injured a 47-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Lake Michigan Drive and Ferndale Avenue— the victim was taken to the hospital.

Severe storms hit West Michigan Sunday evening & damaged buildings, knocked down trees, and left over 192,000 households without power.

Consumers Energy crews are working to assess the damage and expect power to be restored Monday through Tuesday while a local school remains closed due to storm damage.

During the weekend, Consumers Energy crews worked to restore power after severe storms caused over 75,000 outages and left about 40,000 customers without service.

More than 600 crews later moved south to help restore power — drivers were advised to slow down near repair work.

A large crowd gathered at Grand Rapids Christian High School on March 27 as U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D) held a town hall to address local concerns.

The meeting gave residents a chance to voice their issues directly to their representative.

The Fruit Ridge Avenue Bridge in Walker will close today at 7 a.m. for a $30 million project to build a new five-lane bridge with walking and biking paths that support growing local businesses.

Drivers will face delays with detours via Walker Avenue, 3 Mile and 4 Mile roads and scheduled demolition from April 4, 7 p.m. to April 7, 6 a.m.—with work set to finish by early November.

The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show took place on March 26th at DeVos Place where local property owners learned tips to update their cottages and lakefronts + the event offered practical ideas ahead of summer renovations.

Grand Rapids Fire and Police will host the fourth annual charity hockey game at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, April 12 with a puck drop at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $24 to $33 + each purchase will donate $7 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and give access to the Griffins vs. Stars game at 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Lewis Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience an exciting night with Jeffrey Lewis and opening acts Voltage, Grasping Straws, and SHRiNK.

Lenten Prayer Services

11 a.m. & 7 p.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Soup Supper available — Experience Lenten meditations with prayer and song, focusing on The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Emma Bieniewicz Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets — Enjoy an evening with Emma Bieniewicz, Harlow, and The Skinny Limbs at this vibrant venue.

60 Minutes of Virtual Reality Experience

April 4-27 — Amped Virtual Reality — Ticket required — Immerse yourself in traditional VR or collaborate in multiplayer escape rooms for a thrilling hour of fun.

Grand Rapids Rise vs. Vegas Thrill

7-11 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Check out this exciting matchup between the Grand Rapids Rise and the Vegas Thrill.

Headband Henny Concert Night

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Headband Henny, Motion Sick, Griff Paws, and Daniel Brock.

Grand Rapids Woodcock Walk 2025

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Luton Park - Prairie Overlook Parking Lot — Registration required — Experience a unique outdoor birdwatching event with a limited number of participants.

Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Show

9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Rogers Plaza Town Center — Free entry — Explore museum-quality exhibits and get hands-on with geode cracking and artisan displays.

Andrew Orolfo Live Comedy Show

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with Filipino American comedian Andrew Orolfo, a San Francisco comedy staple.

FACS Concert Night

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience live music with FACS, Kind Beast, and Harper Kill in a vibrant venue.