Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids’ Happy Cat Cafe, open for eight years, is nearing 1,000 adoptions as it connects locals with cats in need of homes.

Owner Kati Quarto said the cafe has achieved about 990 adoptions — with ten cats still waiting for a home and an adoption fee of 125 dollars.

A 52-year-old man died and two others were injured after a domestic dispute led to a stabbing in the Holland area, with officers reporting the incident occurred at Leisure Estates mobile home community — deputies responded at 7:40 p.m. on Aug.

28 — and a 25-year-old man is now the suspect.

ArtPrize, a 16-day international art competition, will take place from Sept.

18 to Oct. 4 across 155 venues in Grand Rapids next month—featuring 931 entries from 1,100 artists and an opening night celebration at Rosa Parks Circle with a parade and fireworks.

Kent County Board of Commissioners approved $8.9 million from Ready by Five Millage to fund 30 early childhood programs run by 16 organizations—funds that will start in October and run until September; more than 14,000 children benefited from these programs in 2024.

The Rapid announced that starting August 31 it will offer hourly bus service on Route 12 from downtown to Standale Meijer — trips run between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. while its summer Route 1000 to Millennium Park concludes for the season.

With students back in classrooms, doctors report more hand, foot and mouth disease cases in West Michigan, with daily visits noted in Grand Haven plus the virus is causing a rash and mouth blisters.

Dr. Ben Tift urges families to practice good hand hygiene and plan for flu shots in September and October.

Corewell Health’s Aero Med began offering live-saving whole blood transfusions for trauma patients with severe hemorrhaging.

The program, approved in mid-July after nearly three years of planning, is one of the first pre-hospital whole-blood initiatives in Michigan—improving emergency care in the field.

Final high school football scores were released from August 28—Grand Blanc beat Mona Shores 35-20 while Muskegon-area teams posted varied results, and detailed recaps will follow as the season unfolds.

Grandville’s football team beat Muskegon 44-40 on Aug.

28 in a season opener where Jayden Terry rushed for 273 yards and scored three touchdowns — his performance drove the win.

Divine Service on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost

10:00 – 11:15 AM — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Experience a joyful Divine Service filled with grace and community spirit.

Fort Wayne TinCaps at West Michigan Whitecaps

6:35-8:05 p.m. — LMCU Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between the TinCaps and the Whitecaps.

Jason Aldean's Full Throttle Tour

7:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch country star Jason Aldean live with special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and DeeJay Silver.

Limewired - A 2000's Dance Party

9-10:30 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Ages 21+ only — Dance the night away to your favorite hits from the 2000s.

Brooke Alexx Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience the candid and catchy pop sounds of Brooke Alexx as she shares the highs and lows of life in her music.

Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids 2025

7-11 a.m. — Millennium Park — Limited to 330 runners — A premier marathon event aiming to help participants qualify for Boston 2026.

The Milk Carton Kids Concert

7-10 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket information available — Experience the ethereal harmonies and intricate musicianship of The Milk Carton Kids.

Tee Grizzley Live

8-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Get ready for a captivating night with Tee Grizzley as he shares gripping stories through his music.

Gabe Lee with King Margo

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Midtown GR — Ticketed event — Experience Gabe Lee's storytelling through music alongside King Margo in an intimate setting.

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Intersection — Cost unknown — Experience the musical legacy of Pink Floyd with a captivating performance by The Machine.