Good Day
Grand Rapids
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Healing Center in Grand Rapids has completed an $8.5 million expansion to a 15,000 square foot facility to better serve immune-compromised children and their families. MLive
- ➤ A new 16-story luxury housing tower with 165 market-rate apartments and 25 condos, offering premium amenities like a sky deck and competition-length pool, has opened at Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marc Osborne, re-sentenced for the 1999 murder of Jessica Ledford, remains in prison despite a plea for a reduced sentence due to laws around juvenile lifers and his rehabilitation efforts. MLive
- ➤ A robbery suspect is detained following a standoff with the Grand Rapids Police Department's Special Response Team on the city's West Side. WOOD TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ David LaGrand and Senita Lenear, candidates for Grand Rapids mayor, address housing, transportation, and public safety in a pre-election debate. MLive
- ➤ Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, aiming for re-election in Michigan's third congressional district, emphasizes door-to-door campaigning and a bipartisan approach to address issues like infrastructure and healthcare. FOX 17
- ➤ Incumbent Kent County Commissioner Lindsey Thiel is challenged by Democrat Alyssa Joy Arnemann in the upcoming November election. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, aimed at preventing medication misuse, features drop-off events hosted by Priority Health and Corewell Health, alongside free NARCAN distribution to combat overdose deaths. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 4,000 participants gathered in downtown Grand Rapids for the 21st University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon, an event celebrated for its inclusivity and the opportunity it provides for participants to qualify for the Boston Marathon. ABC 13
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Maddy Smith Stand-Up Comedy Show
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Comedy Night with Maddy Smith
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Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company Presents The Toymaker
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Stevie Wonder Live in Concert
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Tyler Hubbard Live with Alana Springsteen
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Kelly Collette Standup Comedy Concert in Grand Rapids
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Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Grand Rapids
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Divine Service for All Saints Sunday at Messiah Lutheran Church
Experience a traditional Divine Service honoring All Saints Sunday, complete with livestream options and preceding educational classes.
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Sensory Friendly Playtime at Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Experience an inclusive evening at the Children's Museum designed specifically for individuals with sensory challenges, featuring free admission and required registration.
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