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Grand Rapids
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Rodriguez from Zeeland has launched an action figure line based on his comic series Defenders of Eden after a successful Kickstarter raised just under $150,000—he shipped over 4,000 figures in Michigan, the U.S., and abroad. He plans to release new waves with additional characters and offers the figures online and at local comic shops. FOX 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A system snowstorm dumped 6 to 10 inches of snow over Thanksgiving weekend—confirmed reports showed some areas received more, causing church closures, airport delays and slow traffic. Weather teams and residents updated snowfall totals on Sunday as officials maintained a Weather Impact Alert. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction is underway on a new 10-acre dog park at Wahlfield Park in Alpine Township that will feature a one-acre area for small dogs, a two-acre activity field, and a pond with a dog beach. County officials said the project meets local calls for off-leash space plus will open in late spring 2026 with added walking trails and family restrooms. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Catherine’s Health Center runs a converted van outfitted with an exam table, sink, and medical supplies that visits shelters, the library, and the Pride Center in Grand Rapids twice weekly to offer healthcare to homeless residents. Since launching in July, the mobile clinic has treated about 10 patients per day and will address conditions like high blood pressure and wounds using a $500,000 federal grant, city support, and private donations—building trust in the community. MLive
- ➤ Michigan has expanded its doula registry to include over 1,000 trained support professionals—700 of whom are Medicaid enrolled across every county, and a new scholarship program is helping more Michiganders complete doula training to improve birth outcomes for mothers and babies. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Ford Field on Sunday, fans cheered as Grand Rapids West Catholic won the Division 5 state football championship 42—14, marking the school's first title since 2022. Families, hundreds of students and players celebrated the memorable end to a hard-fought season. FOX 17
- ➤ West Catholic football won the division five state championship with a 42-14 win over Notre Dame Prep on Thursday night at Ford Field—its first state title since 2017. The Falcons ended the season with 13 straight wins after a season-opening loss to Northview. ABC 13
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Sips & Succulents Cocktail Class
6-8 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub — Ticket required — Craft cocktails while designing your own succulent arrangement for home.
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In The Christmas Mood With The Glenn Miller Orchestra
7-8:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with timeless classics performed by the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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Donna The Buffalo Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant lifestyle of Donna The Buffalo and their roots rock sound.
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Maddy O'Neal Live
8:00 – 10:30 PM — Elevation — Ticket info not provided — Experience a night of genre-blending electro-soul and bass music with Maddy O'Neal.
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The Insiders - Tom Petty Tribute
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — $20 — Experience the premier tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with six veteran musicians.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour
2:30-4 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing blend of rock and classical music with dazzling visuals in a holiday classic.
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The Band Feel
7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience a euphoric rock journey with The Band Feel as they merge music and art from across generations.
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Christkindl Markt Food Tour
11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Ticket required — Experience festive food tastings and holiday cheer at a magical European-inspired market.
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Josh Teed - The Tides of Change
7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of electronic and instrumental music by the talented Josh Teed.
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Jonas Brothers: JONAS20 Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 20 years of Jonas Brothers with hits and new tracks in a lively hometown concert.
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