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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a deadly storm swept through West Michigan, residents in Cascade cleaned up debris left by high winds on Monday—Rick Gilder helped his parents repair damage while a neighbor worried her longtime family home may be a total loss. FOX 17
- ➤ Strong storms on March 30th toppled a 75-foot-plus transmission tower in a cornfield near Grant and caused power outages for over 250,000 Consumers Energy customers; utility crews are working on restoration — many teams from out of state are assisting — and power may not be fully restored until Wednesday. WOOD TV
- ➤ On March 31st, a large tree suddenly fell on a minivan during storms, killing three children (aged 2 to 11) as the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said no measure could have prevented the incident. WOOD TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ OVD Insurance will move from Wyoming to downtown Grand Rapids after partnering with CWD Real Estate Investment to invest $12 million in a renovated seven-story building at 37 Ottawa Ave NW — the relocation is expected to add 131 jobs. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Broadway Grand Rapids announced that Hamilton will return to DeVos Performance Hall for a two-week run from July 22 through Aug. 3 and tickets are on sale starting at $49 — premium seats will begin at $229. A lottery for $10 seats will be held closer to the performance dates. MLive
- ➤ Registration for 2025 ArtPrize is now open in Grand Rapids with solo entries costing $65 and group entries $130 until May 30th, and discounts available for students, faculty and staff. The event will run from Sept. 18th to Oct. 4th and will include artwork categories such as 2-D, 3-D, time based, installation, new media and design — offering over $400,000 in prizes and $200,000 in grants. WOOD TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan’s 2025 fishing season begins today as the Department of Natural Resources enacts new rules that change inland stream rainbow trout limits, ban single-pointed hooks and spearing at select ports from November 1st to 30th, and set a new minimum 50-inch size limit for muskellunge in Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson—rules that also update limits for northern pike, bass, and trout. Anglers—especially those over 17—must have a fishing license to fish. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction began Monday, March 31 on a nearly $30 million project to replace the Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I-96 and widen part of the road in Walker. The project will close the northbound ramp until July 25 and impose daily I-96 lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 4—further closures on I-96 and 3 Mile Road will start April 4 at 7 p.m. until April 7. ABC 13
- ➤ City planners reviewed proposals in March for projects including a demolition by Corewell Health to remove two downtown buildings for a surface parking lot—plus plans for a new Jiffy Lube and a pedestrian skywalk—to shape future developments in Grand Rapids. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Real Friends Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets — Enjoy an evening with Real Friends, Broadside, Years Later, and Hexing.
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