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Grand Rapids
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ GR.Church hosted a prayer vigil on Sunday in honor of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk—shot and killed on Wednesday at a speaking event in Utah—as hundreds gathered to pray for Kirk, his family, and the suspect while recalling his impactful visit in 2020. WOOD TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtPrize will begin on September 18th in Grand Rapids with artworks spread across 155 venues—organizers have divided the city into districts to help visitors find exhibits. The festival will offer live music, interactive installations and public voting for prizes up to $100,000 as festivities continue until October 4th. WOOD TV
- ➤ Artist Elizabeth Eade from London traveled nearly 4,000 miles to show her work No Ordinary Love—a skeleton decorated with thousands of donated jewelry pieces—at ArtPrize. The art will be on display starting Thursday at The Art of Life NOW Gallery on Division Avenue and features mementos from nearly 1,000 donors. WOOD TV
- ➤ Scoob the Artist, who won last year's ArtPrize grand prize for his Trauma Project that featured 16 paintings and 18 musical tracks, continues to use the $50,000 prize to support local artists and host pop-up shops at 106 Gallery as ArtPrize 2025 approaches. He plans to speak on imposter syndrome at the event and is working on about 20 new projects to unite people through art—fostering creativity and mental health awareness in the community. WOOD TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan began testing rivers and streams for microplastics in May and early data show they are common in water sources across the state. Lawmakers are considering bills—one that would set testing and safety standards for drinking water and another to ban microbeads—to address the issue. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Courtland Township Fire Department is building a new training facility that uses shipping containers to create real fire scenarios—volunteers are helping to cut costs and keep expenses low. The project is funded with a $150k township contribution and a $50k department budget allocation and will be finished by the end of October so firefighters can train safely. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Michigan Whitecaps rallied on Sunday to win 5-3 over the Cedar Rapids Kernels and are one win away from their first championship since 2015—The best-of-three series will resume Tuesday at 7:35 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids. ABC 13
- ➤ Muskegon Big Reds secured a hard-fought 15-8 road win in Ohio against Garfield Heights on Saturday for their first win of the season—key plays included a 5-yard touchdown run by Arquez Petty and a late interception by Ke’yaun Bradford that stopped a comeback. MLive
- ➤ José Urquidy returned from Tommy John surgery and pitched four outs for Detroit Sunday—helping the Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 while the team secured its 17th shutout to tie Pittsburgh for the major league lead. ABC 13
- ➤ Ferris State defeated Tiffin on Saturday as freshman quarterback Wyatt Bower scored five touchdowns — he picked up a key first down with 1:32 left to secure the win and extend a 17-game winning streak. The Bulldogs improved their record to 3-0. MLive
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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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Wade Bowen Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Elevation — Check for ticket prices — Experience an evening with one of country music's finest as Wade Bowen showcases his captivating songwriting and performances.
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Luke Severeid: Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Ambrosia Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a night of laughter with the metal-loving stand-up comedian Luke Severeid.
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Northlane Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Elevation — Varying prices — Experience the dynamic heavy music of award-winning Australian band Northlane at their Grand Rapids show.
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Leo Kottke Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Tickets starting at $71 — Experience an unforgettable performance by guitar legend Leo Kottke.
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Rock of Ages
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy rock musical featuring iconic anthems from the 80s.
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Jack Van Cleaf Live Performance
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience the viral sensation Jack Van Cleaf as he performs tracks from his introspective new album 'JVC'.
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Austin Snell Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — $ — Experience the raw emotional sound of rising country star Austin Snell with hits and heartfelt storytelling.
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