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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kent County Animal Shelter is seeking community support for dog adoptions and fostering as it undergoes renovations that will decrease kennel space, amidst challenges of increased intakes and longer stay durations. WOOD TV
- ➤ Blandford Nature Center in West Michigan is hosting a holiday event for visitors to make gift boxes with treats for Poe, a rescue raven, on Dec. 21. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Police seek witnesses in the shooting death of Michael Munson to advance the investigation and provide closure for his family. FOX 17
- ➤ A Kent County Sheriff's Deputy, Saul Sepulveda, is charged with larceny for allegedly taking money and gift cards from the jail's lost and found. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA projects a record-breaking 119.3 million people will travel this holiday season, with gas prices expected to remain around $3 per gallon. FOX 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of middle and high school students will explore careers in high-demand industries like health sciences and IT at the interactive MiCareerQuest event in Grand Rapids. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids City Manager, Mark Washington, decides to remain in his position after withdrawing from a city manager role in Dallas, citing a recently approved contract renewal. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Twin sisters Dr. Lara Baatenburg and Dr. Jana Baatenburg have launched Concierge Medicine of West Michigan, a membership-based medical practice in Ada, focusing on personalized, direct patient care. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
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The Nutcracker by Grand Rapids Ballet
The Grand Rapids Ballet presents a performance of The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall, showcasing a classic holiday ballet.
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Once Upon a Christmas Time: A Holiday Princess Ball
An enchanting Christmas celebration featuring Tinker Bell and various princesses with activities, character appearances, and fundraising for children's charities.
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Straight No Chaser Holiday Concert
Straight No Chaser, a 10-man a cappella group known for their unique renditions of popular songs, will perform a holiday concert at DeVos Place.
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Sophia McIntosh Live Performance
Experience a live performance by Sophia McIntosh at The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids.
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Great Lakes Invitational Championship
The Great Lakes Invitational is a two-day, single-elimination hockey tournament hosted by Michigan Tech, featuring teams competing for the MacInnes Cup at Van Andel Arena.
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Grand Rapids New Year's Eve Bar Crawl
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a lively bar crawl featuring live DJs, champagne toasts, and exclusive drink specials at multiple venues in Grand Rapids.
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Board Game Meetup Night
A weekly gathering for board game enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of games, snacks, and good conversation at Grand Coney.
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Shelby Lentz Acoustic Performance at The Holiday Bar
Acclaimed singer Shelby Lentz will perform an acoustic show at The Holiday Bar, showcasing her powerful vocal talents.
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Midwest Skies! Featuring Jenn's Apartment
Midwest Skies! will perform live at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids.
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Trivia Night at Brann's Steakhouse in Holland
Join Brann's Steakhouse for Trivia Tuesdays, where guests can enjoy an evening of fun and competition in a welcoming dining environment.
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