Good Day
Grand Rapids
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Michigan Credit Union experienced a temporary outage yesterday that limited access to its website, online banking, ATMs and mobile app — customers could still use debit, credit and non-LMCU ATMs while the team worked to restore full service. WOOD TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtPrize 2025’s award ceremony took place Friday night at Studio Park—over 14 artists received prize money from public vote and juried panels during a competition that ran from Sept.18 to Oct.4. Winners include Mark Lewanski’s Arras at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum—other pieces are on display at venues like DeVos Place Convention Center and the BioPhilia Gallery. MLive
- ➤ The 53rd Pulaski Days Parade took place along Michigan Street on Oct. 4, drawing local families in a sea of red and white to honor Polish heritage. Organizers said the festive event unites community members—bringing people together from near and far to celebrate their roots. WOOD TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Grand Rapids Heart Walk was held at Aquinas College this weekend and raised nearly $253k for heart research and hands-only CPR training—organizers said the funds will help more people learn this life-saving skill to fight heart disease. ABC 13
- ➤ At least 200 EPIC Health patients received scam text messages that wrongly claimed their Medicaid and Medicare coverage was cut during the federal government shutdown, causing concern and a drop in scheduled appointments. Wednesday, the Michigan attorney general issued a warning and EPIC Health reassured patients that their coverage was intact while cautioning that delayed care could lead to emergencies. FOX 17
- ➤ The Bee Brave 5K took place Saturday at 8:30 a.m. along paved and gravel roads on Alaska Ave SE in Caledonia Township—offering timed runs, untimed walks, and virtual races to support breast cancer research at the Van Andel Institute. Since 2016, the event has raised over $860,000—nearly reaching its $200,000 goal this year. WOOD TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Families enjoyed Saturday events with free pumpkins at Walker Community Park from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.—Cedar Springs hosted its 86th Red Flannel Festival Parade between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and a Fall Wellness Celebration with yoga and farm tours in Rockford from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.; today, Grand Rapids will host a Halloween Bash on Fulton Street from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.—while Hoffmaster State Park will hold a family-friendly scavenger hunt at Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FOX 17
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Gordon Food Service Food Show 2025
Oct 7-8 — DeVos Place — Free entry — Explore a wide range of chicken products at the Gordon Food Service Show.
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White Reaper Live Performance
6:30-8 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy sound of White Reaper, blending glam and grit for an unforgettable night of music.
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Rooftop Gas and Electric Training Class
9 AM - 12 PM — Young Supply Company - South Grand Rapids — Cost not specified — Dive into the intricacies of DDC and non-DDC control systems under expert guidance.
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Stand Atlantic Concert
6-10 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — All ages welcome — Experience the energy of Stand Atlantic live in Grand Rapids.
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Brandon Lake - King of Hearts Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Van Andel Arena — Tickets from $94 — Experience an inspiring evening of worship and music with Brandon Lake.
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The Third Mind Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience a supergroup inspired by psychedelic improvisation with captivating vocals by Jesse Sykes.
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Maddox Batson Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the remarkable songwriting of a young talent who navigates the music scene with wisdom beyond his years.
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Squeaky Feet Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Stache — $10 — Experience the electrifying fusion of progressive rock and jazz with a modern twist.
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TAUK Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Ticket prices vary — Experience an innovative fusion of sound and improvisation with the acclaimed band TAUK.
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Cage The Elephant Concert
6-9 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Ticketed event — Experience an evening with the uniquely self-aware and poignant sounds of Cage The Elephant.
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