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Grand Rapids
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 18-year-old Brooklyn Botello was killed in a Grand Rapids crash involving an SUV that struck a tree, with the crash still under investigation. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Schools is closed on Aug. 27 due to extreme heat, affecting over 13,800 students. MLive
- ➤ West Michigan schools are closing or shortening their school day on Tuesday due to high temperatures affecting the learning environment and stressing air conditioning systems. WOOD TV
- ➤ 450 Grand Rapids Community College freshmen are receiving free tuition and free transportation through a new Michigan state guarantee and a partnership with The Rapid. WOOD TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan is bracing for a severe heatwave, with temperatures set to climb 10°+ above average into the upper 90s, accompanied by high humidity and heat indices near triple digits on Monday and Tuesday. ABC 13
- ➤ Grand Rapids initiates the relocation of 14,000 to 15,000 endangered mussels in the Grand River for its rapids restoration project, urging fall anglers to allow a safe distance for divers at work. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Health introduces four specially trained K9s to de-escalate violence in ERs, an approach already proven to be effective in 75% of incidents. FOX 17
- ➤ Michigan reports three new human cases of West Nile virus and a horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis, highlighting the need for increased mosquito prevention measures. WOOD TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA offers guidance for Labor Day weekend travel, including best destinations and times to drive, highlighting an increase in domestic trips and tips for smoother journeys. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calvin College's football team, led by Coach Trent Figg, prepares for its first-ever season with a focus on connection, grit, and faith. ABC 13
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