Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Starting Monday, June 23, the 13 ON YOUR SIDE Morning Team will add two extra hours of local news, weather and sports with a new program called Morning+ airing from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on a free streaming channel.

Grand Rapids nonprofit The Diatribe is raising funds to complete its new culture hub and community center—costs have risen due to inflation.

John Ball Zoo is checking a 19-acre site in Walker for a new aquarium that could add billions to the local economy—studies began in early 2021 and finished in 2024.

The planned aquarium is expected to create about 2,500 jobs, though the exact location has not been confirmed.

An 18-year-old Grand Rapids resident was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 28-year-old man whose body was found in the woods behind York Creek Apartments (Alpine Township) in Kent County.

Sharon Killebrew (former finance director at Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative) pleaded guilty to conspiring to embezzle $1,170,935 and agreed to testify against an alleged co-conspirator, which led to the nonprofit’s closure in 2023.

The Vicinity Energy steam plant in downtown Grand Rapids will install its first new 9MW electric boiler on Wednesday as part of a plan to cut carbon emissions using renewable energy (with funding over $2 million from the Michigan Public Service Commission) that will heat 112 buildings over seven miles of underground pipes once it starts operating in 2026. Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrande and U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten will mark the kickoff event that day.

City officials in East Grand Rapids are debating a new development that will turn a parking area behind D&W into retail and residential space with 140 attainable housing units—some leaders support the plan while others worry about traffic and green space.

The project awaits further review by the Brownfield Development Authority and additional public input at a meeting scheduled for July.

The Somm Series: Cheese and Wine Pairing

7-9 p.m. — Grand Vin — $75/Person — Experience an educational evening of delightful cheese and wine pairings with expert guidance.

JB Pump Day – South Grand Rapids

2-4 p.m. — Young Supply Company - South Grand Rapids — Free inspection and oil change — Enjoy complimentary maintenance on vacuum pumps for local contractors.

Chase Rice Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices TBD — Experience high-energy country music from Chase Rice with his newest hits and fan favorites.

Billy Corgan Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Intersection — Tickets available — Experience the diverse talents of the iconic Billy Corgan in an intimate live performance.

GR Lit Fest Book Fair

4-5 p.m. — Speciation Cellars — Free entry — Celebrate local literature with an adult book fair featuring numerous authors and delicious food from a food truck.

2025 STEM Summer Camp

1-4 p.m. — Amped Virtual Reality — Snack included — Kids explore STEM through fun, hands-on activities and virtual reality experiences.

Mastering the Poetic Figure or Portrait Workshop

10 AM – 4 PM — Franciscan Life Process Center — $570 — Explore poetic techniques to enhance emotional resonance in your creative works.

Pepper Concert

8 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets required — Experience the Kona Dub-Rock sound from Hawaii's reggae-rock ambassadors.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and energy of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as they perform fan favorites and powerful messages.

Art of Gardening Class at Fulton Street Market

12-1 p.m. — Fulton Street Market — Free entry — Explore seasonal produce through scavenger hunts and engage with market vendors.