Good Day
Grand Rapids
Thursday, September 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ITC Holdings is conducting aerial patrols to inspect high-voltage transmission lines across West Michigan until Oct. 4, ensuring safety without causing resident concern. WOOD TV
- ➤ An 87-year-old woman reported missing in Kent County was found safe. FOX 17
- ➤ Saint Gianna's No Cost Baby Boutique in Grand Rapids helps families by providing baby essentials for free, offering a dignified shopping experience. FOX 17
- ➤ Over 100 exotic and vintage cars will be showcased at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market during the Cars & Coffee event this Saturday. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John Tipton, 66, received a 12 to 30-year prison sentence for robbing the same Fifth Third Bank branch twice, once after being released from jail, amid his worsening dementia. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Calvin University launches its first-ever marching band alongside a new football team, aiming to foster community spirit and enhance student experiences. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong cold front in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will drastically drop temperatures and may lead to lake-effect showers and the potential formation of short-lived waterspouts on Lake Michigan this weekend. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Julia Kelly was appointed as the director of Kent County's newly established Office of the Public Defender to provide legal representation for indigent adults facing criminal charges. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery celebrates the 75th anniversary of Peanuts with a 'Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' themed corn maze, offering a unique fall experience with baked goods, cider, and more. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chris Hammer, a GVSU alumnus and Hall of Famer, won gold in the men's PTS5 Paratriathlon at the Paralympics in Paris. ABC 13
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