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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A West Michigan woman was honored on July 24 with a Red Cross lifesaving award for jumping into action when a stranger collapsed—she received the award for her swift, life-saving response. WOOD TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at Long Lake Park, a 4-year-old boy named Silas Alan-Scot drowned after falling off a float and inhaling too much water — his grandfather performed CPR while family members called 911 and deputies arrived around 8 p.m. to try resuscitating him — and the Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frank McKay was a powerful local leader in the early 1900s who faced four criminal indictments for fraud and bribery — yet he was never convicted. Historians say his name is still linked to corruption and the final part of a three-part series on his life will be published next Sunday. WOOD TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After a 26-year break, West Michigan hosted its Italian festival on July 24—bringing local residents Italian music, food, and art to celebrate cultural traditions. WOOD TV
- ➤ The Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival took place on Saturday along Front Avenue under US-131, where 21 murals painted by local and national artists showcased Michigan’s endangered species—each mural includes a QR code for more information—and rain delayed the noon kick-off while the Blue Bridge hosted vendors, artist tents and live music until 9 p.m. WOOD TV
- ➤ Yesterday the West Michigan Italian Festival returned after a 25-year hiatus—its first appearance in over two decades. WOOD TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen years after the Kalamazoo River oil spill damaged 40 miles of water, advocates met in Battle Creek on Saturday to mark the anniversary and oppose Enbridge’s plan to build a tunnel for its Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac—environmental groups say the plan could repeat past mistakes while Enbridge claims it has improved safety. WOOD TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Three housing projects in Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Wyoming were awarded $78.9 million in state-backed loans to create or preserve 442 affordable housing units—officials said the funds would help meet local needs—and the projects are expected to add more affordable homes soon. MLive
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Ghost Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Van Andel Arena — Tickets vary by demand — Experience Ghost's electrifying live tour performance in Grand Rapids.
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Meet the Machines
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Free entry — Get up close with emergency and construction vehicles before enjoying local bites from Market Hall vendors.
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Dude Perfect Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting stunts and comedy from the popular entertainment group Dude Perfect.
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Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival
8:00 p.m. — Calder Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America with music, food, and art at this joyful three-day festival.
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Tigers Jaw Concert with Heart To Gold
8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket information unavailable — Enjoy an evening with Tigers Jaw, a band known for their catchy songs and relatable lyrics.
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Divine Service: The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00-11:15 a.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Attend a reflective service focusing on divine wisdom and the teachings of Christ.
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Igor and Red Elvises Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic and evolving sounds of Igor and Red Elvises live in concert.
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The Krank Daddies with Red Hot Voodoo
9:00–11:59 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Rock out with The World Famous Krank Daddies as they bring their Raw Rippin' Rock 'N' Roll show to Grand Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
3-6 p.m. — LMCU Ballpark — Check for ticket prices — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and West Michigan Whitecaps.
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Jake Scott Live
7-9 p.m. — Elevation — Ticketed event — Experience a multi-platinum artist's heartfelt storytelling and memorable performances.
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