Good Day
Grand Rapids
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Kent County man won $2 million on a scratch-off ticket he bought while fueling up at Clyde Park Fuel on Clyde Park Avenue Southwest in Grand Rapids. He said he will use his $1.2 million lump sum to buy a house, take a vacation + save the rest. MLive
- ➤ Rob VerHeulen (former Walker mayor and state representative) is named interim CEO of John Ball Zoo at 1300 W. Fulton St. following Peter D'Arienzo's departure in April; the board is searching for a permanent replacement. MLive
- ➤ Two families in West Michigan received accessible vehicles as part of Lori’s Voice’s first double van giveaway — held Wednesday at Millennium Park — with the Sprague family in Wyoming getting a van with a Turney Evo seat lift and the Garcia family in Casnovia receiving a ramp-equipped van. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids officials approved a $5.1 million tax increment financing incentive for Profile Films to break ground this summer at 701 Ann St. NW on a 97,000 sqft facility, a $53.7 million expansion expected to create 55 manufacturing jobs over 18 months. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kid Cudi performed at Acrisure Amphitheater on Wednesday at the venue's second concert, drawing a crowd of young fans (Jayden Mejia was excited to attend his first show) as the city reused the same streets and drop-off points as on opening night. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to AAA, even as gas prices are expected to top $5 a gallon this summer, 59% of Michiganders plan vacations and many are booking local trips — opting for bundled travel deals — to save money, with travel agents recommended for finding savings. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Library is offering free summer programs for children from June through August at various branches — including the Main Library, Seymour, and West Side — for hands-on learning, with activities covering stop-motion filmmaking, bubble science, circus arts, live animal encounters, comedy magic, art and musical play. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ East Grand Rapids has $42,871 in unused opioid settlement funds — advocates say using the money for naloxone kits and harm reduction services could help save lives as discussions continue on its best deployment. FOX 17
- ➤ Dr. Celia Egan explained that lipedema is a chronic condition affecting fat storage in women’s legs, hips, buttocks and arms and is often mistaken for weight gain. She said treatment options include compression therapy, lymphatic and physical therapy + low-impact exercise to ease discomfort. FOX 17
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at MoTown Square at 240 Hall St. SE. The new 54-unit building offers affordable apartments for seniors 55 and older (with units for voucher holders and those experiencing homelessness) and serves households earning 60% or less of the local median. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hudsonville student Ryan Vanderbeek, a 3.999 GPA scholar-athlete — returned to lacrosse after years away — helped her Eagles win 18 straight contests including a regional victory on Tuesday. The team will face Rockford on Friday night at Forest Hills Eastern's Hawk Stadium in a regional championship match. ABC 13
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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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The Outsiders Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets from $114 — Experience the can't-miss live show of The Outsiders in Grand Rapids.
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The Outsiders Live Performance
2-5 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets starting at $60 — Experience the can't-miss live event of The Outsiders in Grand Rapids.
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