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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofits In The Image and the Women’s Resource Center are asking residents to donate clean, gently used items—like clothing, shoes, books, and household goods—to help families in need and support job seekers preparing for interviews. Both groups offer free, dignified shopping to boost confidence during job searches. ABC 13
- ➤ Chuck Mikowski, who began at WZZM on Jan. 7th, 1980, retired after 45 years of work. He led the broadcast engineering team (managing the switch from analog to digital broadcasting) and now plans to spend more time with his family (the station renamed its maintenance shop in his honor). ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kent County drug team (KANET) arrested a Grand Rapids man with a history of drug offenses while seizing 11 pounds of cocaine and 1.7 pounds of fentanyl, valued at over $1 million, and a loaded handgun from a Southwest Side home. MLive
- ➤ Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will face trial on April 28 for second-degree murder in the killing of Congolese immigrant Patrick Lyoya—shot three years ago after a traffic stop struggle—after Judge Christina Mims barred a live Taser demonstration during a Wednesday hearing. Amway updated its Ada Township headquarters lobby as part of a $127.6 million expansion, adding floor-to-ceiling windows, new furniture and technology. MLive
- ➤ A traffic stop on April 15th led police to a Grand Rapids storage shed where nearly two pounds of fentanyl pills—8,500 in total—were found, and the man renting the unit is now headed to prison. WOOD TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A 69-year-old Ottawa County man won a $667,862 Fast Cash jackpot at Freeman's Leaky Tap in Walkerville while dining with his family. He said he will share the winnings with his family and donate to charities and his church. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents across West Michigan are joining Earth Day events to clean parks and streets and promote conservation for Tuesday, April 22. In Grand Rapids, volunteers will start a cleanup on Friday, April 18 and take part in nature activities today at the Downtown Market and Kent District Library—other events in nearby counties include tree plantings, beach cleanups and recycling drives through April 27. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jenison and Wayland split a softball doubleheader on Thursday as future GVSU teammates Alli Wright and Madi Ludema competed—Wayland won game one 8-6 while Jenison won game two 8-2. MLive
- ➤ Local season ticket holder Collin Gibisas lip synced to I Want It Way by the Backstreet Boys during a Griffins game on April 11—capturing nearly 150,000 TikTok likes—and he said he will attend every home playoff game to deliver his best act if the moment calls for it. MLive
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Easter Sunday Divine Service
7:30 & 10:00 a.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Celebrate the resurrection of Christ with a joyful divine service and an Easter breakfast in between.
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Wild Strides 5K
6-9 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — Includes registration fee — Experience a scenic evening run featuring a finisher medal and a ticket to the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival.
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My Sunshine – Paint and Sip at Buddy's Pizza
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Buddy's Pizza — $38 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying delicious food in a fun painting party.
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Family Fun Science Night
5-6 p.m. — Alger Head Start — Free entry — Engage in exciting science experiments and experiences with Alger teachers.
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EAZYBAKED with Wooli
9 PM – 12 AM — The Intersection — Ticket prices vary — Experience Wooli's dynamic bass music and immersive performances that have captivated festival crowds.
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Live at Night Grand Rapids
7:00-8:30 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of live entertainment for ages 18+ with an exciting lineup of acts.
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Grand Rapids Ballet: Be Here Now
2-3:30 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting return of Le Grand Jazz! with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz tunes.
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Shinedown Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Tickets from $32 — Experience the electrifying energy of Shinedown live in concert.
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Texas Stars vs. Grand Rapids Griffins (Playoff Game)
7-11 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Texas Stars face off against the Grand Rapids Griffins in an action-packed playoff game.
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Science and Sensory Night
4:30-5:30 p.m. — South Godwin Head Start — Free entry — Engage in hands-on science activities and enjoy delicious walking tacos.
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