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Grand Rapids
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michele's Rescue shares a guide for making festive wreaths (a project that links creativity with pet adoption) as Christmas nears. Local families can try this craft to celebrate the season and support the nonprofit’s mission. FOX 17
- ➤ Mermaid Bay Kids Indoor Play opened this month at Roger’s Plaza in Wyoming (968 28th St. SW) as an underwater-themed playground with a live mermaid, pirate, multi-level structures, bounce zones, and ball pits. Owner Jersey Zhang said the venue, inspired by her three young daughters, remains budget friendly. MLive
- ➤ Our Daily Bread Ministries in Cascade Township received a $5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to expand its Witness and Wonder program, which uses faith stories to connect with young adults. The ministry will offer over 200 multimedia and 600 social media resources to bridge faith and everyday life. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Generating Station will start producing power in early 2026 after finishing equipment tests and rehabilitation. The project received a $1.52 billion loan and a $150 million state allocation, the company said. FOX 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Union High School's JROTC team earned its first state-championship title at the Michigan Regulation Drill Team Championships after years of close calls and extra-hard training last Friday before the Detroit meet. The team will compete in regional contests in February. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Nessel launched a criminal investigation into Native American boarding schools — asking survivors and witnesses to come forward with any firsthand information. ABC 13
- ➤ GR Transportation closed westbound Leonard Street near the Grand River between Monroe Avenue NW and Scribner Avenue NW due to a water main leak near a local Family Dollar store — crews expect to restore water service later today. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's chief medical executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, on Thursday recommended that healthcare providers use immunization schedules from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or American Academy of Family Physicians instead of federal guidance to boost vaccine safety and access in Michigan. FOX 17
- ➤ On Monday evening, staff at The Score in Northview responded quickly when Tammy Krol, a cancer patient, experienced a medical emergency during dinner. Managers called 911 and off-duty paramedics helped, with the restaurant later providing a hot remade meal to show their care. FOX 17
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Tuba Christmas 2025
3-4 p.m. — Grand Rapids Public Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive concert featuring a charming ensemble of tubas and brass instruments.
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Chris Casello Trio with The Venturis
6-10 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — 21+ — Enjoy live rockabilly and surf rock tunes from the talented Chris Casello Trio and The Venturis.
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Great Lakes Invitational
3:30-5 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch top college hockey teams clash for the MacInnes Cup in this exciting tournament.
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AFTERGLOW: New Year's Eve Celebration
7-10:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices vary — Experience Big Gigantic's genre-blending sound of electronic dance music and live instruments this New Year's Eve.
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Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
12:00 – 1:30 PM — DeVos Place — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest RVs, travel trailers, and camping gear at this local favorite event.
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Concert Night with King Ink and Friends
7-10:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of energetic performances with King Ink and supporting acts Zudocks, Moravian, and Feeding Grizzlies.
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