Good Day
Grand Rapids
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ada Parks and Recreation will host the free Bark at Ada Park Dog Expo (free admission) for local pet owners on Friday, May 1 from noon to 3 p.m. at Ada Park, where pet lovers can meet local vendors and learn training tips. FOX 17
- ➤ Restoration crews in Grandville, Hudsonville and Jenison have seen nonstop calls after severe spring storms caused unexpected water damage in homes. Experts advise residents to locate their water shutoff and use moisture detectors to help prevent further damage. FOX 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Strong 80 mph winds snapped a tree near 43rd Street and Division Avenue, dropping it onto a Kentwood home, crushing a neighbor’s porch and damaging two cars while Consumers Energy repaired a gas leak within an hour (residents said the family was safe). FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan’s new Acrisure Amphitheater, a 12,000-seat outdoor venue along the Grand River, will open on May 15 with a celebration headlined by Lionel Richie, and a community open house with local performances is planned for the following day. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public District has hired a firm to search for a new superintendent as Dr. Leadriane Roby’s contract nears its end in June 2027. The board plans to vet candidates carefully for the upcoming transition. FOX 17
- ➤ Comstock Park High School turned its parking lot into a car crash simulation on Wednesday to warn students against distracted driving by staging a faux accident (involving local emergency services) near prom season. FOX 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds have been spotted in areas including Luna Pier, Romulus, Howell, Wyoming, West Olive, Cedar Springs, Muskegon and Grant. They began their spring migration in January and are making stops to gain weight while looking for nectar. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids plans a $28 million sewer separation on Godfrey Avenue from the Grand River to Oxford Street to reroute stormwater away from the wastewater treatment facility (design approved and loan pending from EGLE), with construction slated to begin in 2028. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northview High School senior William Dawson — cut from the bowling team his freshman year — worked hard to earn a spot on Indiana Wesleyan University’s team next year while also improving in cross country and keeping a 4.4 GPA. ABC 13
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Rivertown Races (10 km)
8 p.m. — Millennium Park — Registration fee — Experience a scenic 10km race amidst the beauty of Grand Rapids' largest urban park.
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We Them Ones Comedy Tour
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket info available — Experience a night of laughter with headliner Mike Epps and a stellar lineup of comedians.
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STOMP Performance
7-10 p.m. — Forest Hills Fine Arts Center — Check the event page for ticket prices — Experience an electrifying performance that transforms everyday items into captivating rhythms.
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Disney Presents The Lion King
7:30-10:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets from $93 — Experience the magic of The Lion King live on stage in Grand Rapids.
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Hail The Sun Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Elevation — $62 each — Catch an electrifying performance from Hail The Sun live in Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids Ballet: In the Countenance of Kings
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket Prices Vary — Experience a breathtaking ballet by acclaimed choreographer Justin Peck.
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Grand Rapids Ballet: In the Countenance of Kings
2-5 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the breathtaking ballet 'In the Countenance of Kings' featuring electrifying choreography by Justin Peck.
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Joan Osborne Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful interpretations of Bob Dylan's songs performed by acclaimed artist Joan Osborne.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
8-11:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticketed — Dance to ABBA and classic disco hits from the 70s and 80s at this vibrant DJ party.
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Sam Grisman Project Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Big Room — Tickets available — Experience a joyful celebration of acoustic music and the Grateful Dawg legacy.
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