Judge Clears Civil-Rights Case Over Patrick Lyoya’s Death to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a jury may decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya’s civil rights.
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Grand River dam removal begins in downtown Grand Rapids
Construction is underway on a long-planned project to remove four low-head dams and restore rapids and habitat along 30 acres of the Grand River.
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Construction Begins on Grand Rapids’ Rapids Restoration Project
In-river construction began July 1 on Grand Rapids’ effort to remove four low-head dams and restore rapids, habitat and public safety downtown.
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Who advances from Grand Rapids’ First Ward city commission primary?
Grand Rapids’ vacant First Ward City Commission seat was on the August 4, 2026 primary ballot, but the city’s accessed results page had not posted a verified race result or final turnout figure.
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Grand Rapids begins contracted work on its first 20-year mobility blueprint
Grand Rapids approved development of its first citywide, long-range transportation blueprint and authorized a 24-month consultant contract, but no final list of projects or construction schedule exists yet.
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Grand Rapids approves $1.45 million for final Sullivan Field renovation phase
A reported $1.45 million Grand Rapids approval will support the final phase of work at Sullivan Field, while city budget records separately list $500,000 for the west-side park.
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Grand River restoration enters construction phase in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids says Lower Reach work entered the river July 1, beginning dam removal and work intended to restore rapids.
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Grand Rapids schedules Aug. 3 absentee tabulation ahead of Aug. 4 primary
Grand Rapids election officials scheduled absentee-ballot tabulation for Aug. 3 ahead of the city’s Aug. 4, 2026 primary, while in-person voter registration remains available through Election Day.
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Wildfire smoke prompted air-quality alerts in Grand Rapids region July 18
Wildfire smoke transported into western Michigan affected air quality in the Grand Rapids area on July 18, when National Weather Service Grand Rapids displayed Air Quality Alerts across its forecast area.
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Grand River restoration enters construction phase with dam removal work
Grand Rapids said July 1 marked the start of dam removal in the ongoing Grand River Restoration project, advancing a Lower Grand River effort intended to restore rapids, improve habitat and expand public access.
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Grand Rapids-area voters face Aug. 4 primary with local millage decisions on the ballot
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary will nominate candidates for major state and federal offices while Kent County voters consider listed local public-service and millage proposals.
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Grand Rapids voters can still register in person before Aug. 4 primary
Grand Rapids voters who missed the July 20 mail and online registration deadline may still register in person with proof of residency through Election Day, the city clerk says.
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GRPS schedules Aug. 3 board work session ahead of 2026-27 school opening
Grand Rapids Public Schools has scheduled a Board of Education work session for Aug. 3, three weeks before the district’s first day of classes on Aug. 24.
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Grand Rapids voters have one more weekend for early voting before the August 4 primary
Grand Rapids voters can cast ballots Saturday and Sunday before the August 4 primary. Registration and absentee-ballot deadlines also remain in effect.
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Grand Rapids-Area Gas Reaches $4.42; Diesel Tops $5.36
AAA’s July 31 check put regular gas at $4.421 and diesel at $5.367 across the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland metro, adding pressure for drivers and businesses.
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Grand Rapids river restoration work is underway downtown
Construction began July 1 in Grand Rapids’ lower Grand River reach, closing Ah-Nab-Awen Park while crews remove four dams through 2027.
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Grand Rapids Local Briefing for February 17, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI — February 17, 2026 — Civil rights probe ruling, northwest-side shooting, winter festival kickoff and local celebrations lead today’s news.
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Daily Briefing: Schools, History, and City Leadership in Focus
Grand Rapids, MI — February 6, 2026 — Education milestones, historic recognition, and leadership changes shaped local headlines across the city.
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Weekly News Wrap-Up: Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI — February 5, 2026 — This past week saw significant developments in local governance, community events, and public safety initiatives.
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Grand Rapids News Brief for February 3, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI — February 3, 2026 — Local developments include a new Italian restaurant opening downtown, a partnership between the Fire Department and Corewell Health, and a …
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Grand Rapids, MI Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:45 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI: -8°F (Clear) · Feels like -17°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 3 mph
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Grand Rapids, MI — January 31, 2026 — Local News Update
Grand Rapids, MI — January 31, 2026 — A roundup of recent events and developments in Grand Rapids, including the return of the World of Winter festival and the Grand Rapids Grif…