Good Day
Grand Rapids
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lori's Voice has announced the new Pathway to Possibilities 5k Run, Walk, Stroll event to raise funds for children with disabilities who need help with adaptive equipment and therapy costs. The event will take place in September at Veterans Memorial Park in Kentwood and charges $30 for adults and $10 for kids — organizers expect many participants to join using strollers and power wheelchairs. FOX 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Janine Rayford, a former Michigan UIA worker from Redford, pleaded guilty to taking bribes in exchange for approving fraudulent unemployment claims—she accepted over $50,000 and now faces a mandatory 2-year prison sentence for aggravated identity theft along with up to 5 years for bribery. WOOD TV
- ➤ Deputies were searching for a suspect fleeing on foot from a stolen vehicle near Tanger Outlets in Byron Township Monday night—using K-9s and drones to track the individual. WOOD TV
- ➤ A 17-year-old runaway from Alpena County was intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport when MSP & Wayne County Airport Police stopped her from boarding a flight to Atlanta to meet an online contact, and she was turned over to her parents. WOOD TV
- ➤ Grand Rapids police found a man shot and killed on the 400 block of Diamond Avenue SE at around 2:30 a.m. today — first responders tried to save him but pronounced him dead. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Planes flew over downtown Grand Rapids (Sept. 1) to honor the service and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation in a tribute that recalled the legacy of World War II veterans. WOOD TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Community College will launch a new AI course in winter that uses a $438,685 NSF grant to pair 60 students from associate and AI certificate programs with local businesses to solve real-world challenges by building projects such as chatbots and social media tools + the seven-week capstone experience will give practical skills for workforce readiness. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan high school football is underway as 13 On Your Sidelines asks for votes to choose an MVP candidate, with nominees including Grayson Fellows and Riley Smith of Kenowa Hills, Brandon Holomon of Zeeland West, Landon O'Donnell and Jack Nash of Spring Lake, and Cam Gunsell of Ludington—votes are accepted online until Thursday, Sept. 4 at noon so players can earn a live studio visit on Friday. ABC 13
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Come Back To Earth - Tribute to Mac Miller
8-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt performances of the world's first Mac Miller tribute band.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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