Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids offers a packed fall weekend, with sports fans attending the Griffins’ home opener Friday at Van Andel Arena and families enjoying Halloween events—The Haunt, improv shows, and pumpkin festivals at various venues.

Events continue through Sunday with detailed schedules across the area.

After months of repairs following a kitchen fire, the family run restaurant First Wok reopened its Cascade Township location today.

The reopening comes after lengthy restoration work, with most employees returning & insurance support covering past losses.

RiverTown Crossings will host the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Pop-Up Experience on Oct.

10 from 1-3 p.m. at the mall, featuring interactive circus acts (including jump roping and unicycle riding) and a drawing for a family ticket package to its upcoming Grand Rapids performance.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch (Artemis II crew member) donated her uniform and signed photos to the Grand Rapids Public Museum Wednesday morning, honoring her roots and inspiring visitors with her historic lunar journey.

Wyoming High School student Charlie Baker earned a $1K scholarship by winning a McDonald’s art contest for Hispanic Heritage Month and his artwork will be unveiled today at a local McDonald’s (3873 S.

Division Ave.) where it will be permanently displayed to boost future creative opportunities for his school.

Kent and Ottawa County school districts released state test scores for the 2025-26 school year, showing a wide range from below 20% to more than 80% proficiency.

Chandler Woods Charter Academy in Plainfield Township led in math, English, and science, while Grand Rapids and other districts scored lower.

A strong jetstream linked to El Niño is shifting weather patterns earlier than expected and could bring warmer winter weather and less snow for Michigan, meteorologists say.

They added the unusual wind pattern will be monitored in coming months + a typical winter storm track has not formed.

Michigan State University researchers warn that a rare heart gene mutation may affect West Michigan residents with Dutch heritage.

Dr. Allison Kuipers held a lecture Tuesday at Calvin University and urged anyone with heart symptoms or a family history of sudden cardiac issues to seek medical advice.

Braveworks Inc. is planning to launch a 42-room boutique hotel in historic Holland with a speakeasy-style bar — and the company is also set to convert a 134-year-old Grand Rapids building into a 63-room hotel featuring a fitness center, spa, and gathering space by 2028.