Good Day
Grand Rapids
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 25, residents in Sparta gathered at Lamoreaux Brothers Veterans Memorial Park to honor 71 local service members, including three WWII heroes, as organizers handed out commemorative cards + held a missing man ceremony for those still unaccounted. FOX 17
- ➤ Families in Ada Township attended the first Memorial Day event at the new veterans memorial in Covered Bridge Park, dedicated by the American Legion Post 451 and local partners where granite tablets trace local history from Ada's founding through modern military conflicts. FOX 17
- ➤ Retired Lt. Col. Denny Gillem, named Kent County Veteran of the Year, honored Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park yesterday — he recognized the courage of fallen soldiers as names of WWI victims were read at Fountain Street Church. FOX 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Spagnuolo was named Teacher of the Week for his groundbreaking program that gives young adults with developmental disabilities real work experience at the Goodwill Outlet in Grandville – students work Monday through Thursday to build essential job skills. ABC 13
- ➤ Sanskriti Parihar — a 13-year-old student from Fremont — won the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee and earned a place at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. She overcame a near miss last year and now prepares for the contest starting today at Constitution Hall. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died last week from pneumonia complications that turned into sepsis - a severe immune response where an infection harms organs and can quickly worsen if not treated right. ABC 13
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Big Boi with Chip tha Ripper
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Acrisure Amphitheater — $1 donation per ticket to The Big Bro Foundation — Enjoy a night of hip-hop while supporting youth empowerment initiatives.
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Prairie Drone Companion Album Release
7-11 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Entry TBA — Discover the sounds of local music veterans launching their debut album.
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Cody Johnson Concert
7-9 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with country sensation Cody Johnson.
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Comedy Bang! Bang!
8-11 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with top comedians and great entertainment.
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The Rare Occasions Live Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience explosive garage rock anthems with LA-based indie band The Rare Occasions.
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Dan Rickabus Album Release Event
7-10:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Tickets start at $74 — Experience a memorable evening with live music from Dan Rickabus in Grand Rapids.
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The Wallflowers Concert
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater — Ticket info available — Enjoy a live performance by The Wallflowers in a beautiful garden setting.
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The Arcadian Wild Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Stache — Ticket info to be announced — Enjoy an evening of captivating indie folk/pop melodies from Nashville's The Arcadian Wild.
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Legally Blonde Musical
6-10 p.m. — Grand Rapids Civic Theatre — VIP packages available — Experience the fun and excitement of the Legally Blonde musical with excellent seating options and pre-event hospitality.
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Warchild - A Tribute to Jethro Tull
8 p.m. — The Stache — Cost not provided — Experience a powerful rock tribute blending personal tales of resilience and struggle through electrifying music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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