Good Day
Grand Rapids
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple crews from Muskegon, Olive and Blendon Townships responded after a fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Mulch Pro in the 6600 block of 96th avenue in Blendon Township—calls came in at 2:24 p.m., the fire spread quickly, and roads were closed with no injuries reported. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents can enter for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo. The sweepstakes runs from 12:01 a.m. today until 11:59 p.m. on May 18th—winners will be chosen by a random drawing on May 19th. ABC 13
- ➤ Fourteen Grand Rapids nonprofits, including ArtPrize and Grand Rapids Ballet, gathered Friday at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel to complete the training phase of the Capacity Building: Grand Rapids program offered by the DeVos Institute to boost fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning. The institute, founded by Dick and Betsy DeVos, will match each organization with a consultant to help build stronger boards and support future projects. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan DNR has halted its plan to euthanize Canada geese after lawmakers raised concerns about the controversial program; the department now will focus on researching nonlethal methods + encouraging landowners to try alternatives like nest destruction and scare tactics. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 10, more than 10,000 racers ran in downtown Grand Rapids for the 48th Amway River Bank Run that featured a 25K race along with 10K and 5K events and a community walk. Case Clinger (26) broke the American record in the 25K race with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes and 16.82 seconds while Carrie Ellwood (31) won the female race and each earned a $10,000 prize. MLive
- ➤ Runner Casey Clinger from BYU broke the American record in his first 25K at the 48th Amway River Bank Run on Saturday by finishing in 1 hour 12 minutes and 15 seconds—he made a fast kick to win and beat last year’s mark set by Diego Estrada. MLive
- ➤ On Friday, May 9, the River Bank Run Sports & Fitness Expo was held at DeVos Place downtown from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., where runners picked up their race packets and the public visited over 60 vendor displays to help ease race day stress on Saturday. WOOD TV
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stageGR Presents: 13 the MUSICAL
7-9 p.m. — Matthews Performing Arts Center — PG-13 — Experience a hilarious, coming-of-age musical about fitting in and standing out.
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Kishi Bashi Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Sold out — Experience a night of enchanting music with Kishi Bashi and Oshima Brothers.
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The All American Funk Parade
8:00-11:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticketed event — Experience a lively night of funk with The All American Funk Parade and The Butterscotch Boys.
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John Moreland Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket availability — Experience a night of acoustic storytelling with John Moreland and Ramsey Thornton.
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Women in Marketing Panel Discussion
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — L. William Seidman Center — $30 Members, $40 Future Members — Engage with an inspiring panel of female marketers discussing their unique challenges and experiences in the industry.
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Griffins Playoff Game - Home Game 4
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices may vary — Watch the Grand Rapids Griffins battle it out in the playoffs at their home arena.
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The Biz Accelerator Lab
8 AM - 3:45 PM — Grand Rapids Chamber — Check event page for pricing — Tackle burnout and boost growth with expert presentations tailored for entrepreneurs.
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West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons
6:35-10:35 p.m. — LMCU Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball in a thrilling matchup.
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Griffins Playoff Game 1
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of playoff hockey with the Grand Rapids Griffins in their home opener.
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Divine Service: The Sixth Sunday of Easter
10:00 – 11:15 AM — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Experience a meaningful worship service with livestream options and a Bible class beforehand.
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~ Rita Mae Brown
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