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Grand Rapids
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming police are looking for 50 year old Tuyen Pham—last seen near Clyde Park Avenue and 32nd Street SW on August 10 and reported missing in September—because she may not have access to her prescription medication and anyone with information is asked to call police. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming City Commission approved Gelock Heavy Movers Inc. and HEL Inc. to build their new headquarters at the vacant General Motors stamping plant site in Wyoming, and the project will create over 400 jobs and boost the local economy by 2027 — the move brings new life to the 75-acre campus. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Calvin University enrolled 150 international students for fall but did not enroll 65 others because a U.S. State Department pause delayed visa processing—students missed the Aug.15 appointment deadline. The school is now working with its team to help affected students and plans to enroll them in the spring semester. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ottawa County released the names of five finalists for the administrator role—Paul Sachs, Matthew Farrar, Kurt Dykstra, Patrick Waterman and Chris Kukulski—from a pool of 58 applicants; Waterman had resigned in August after he could not work with former administrator John Gibbs. The finalists will face interviews on September 8 at 9 a.m. and September 10 at 9 a.m. as part of a third hiring effort to fill the position. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Health is partnering with MDHHS and Renaissance Church to operate a free Neighborhood Wellness Center at 1001 33rd St. SE—offering health screenings, COVID tests and referrals for food, housing and transportation without needing insurance or ID. The center is open Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. MLive
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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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Scoochie Boochie & Groovebox
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Tickets start at $76 — Enjoy an unforgettable night with Scoochie Boochie and Groovebox in Grand Rapids.
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Peach Pit Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotionally resonant indie rock sounds of Peach Pit featuring their latest album, Magpie.
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Rock of Ages Musical Performance
6:30-9:00 PM — Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts — Tickets available — Experience the rock-n-roll musical set in the 1980s with iconic hits and a fun storyline.
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Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood Tour 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch country star Jon Pardi live in concert for an unforgettable night of honky-tonk music.
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