Grand Rapids, MI news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Grand Rapids, MI on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Marathon closures this weekend: check routes before you drive. Also: Lane closures on southbound US-131 have been lifted and traffic is flowing smoothly again; East Grand Rapids is hosting fall celebrations this weekend. Weather: Mostly clear and mild today, 58 to 71°F, with light rain up to 0.02 in and winds up to 13 mph.
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Headlines
- Grand Rapids Marathon road closures planned this weekend; police urge drivers to check routes ahead.WZZM13.com
News & local government
- Huizenga and Glanville face off in a competitive Grand Rapids-area state Senate race.MLive.com
- Grand Rapids-area candidates for local and state office outlined community priorities at a forum.Michigan Advance
Safety & emergencies
Traffic & transport
- Lane closures on southbound US-131 have been lifted and traffic is flowing smoothly again.WZZM13.com
Events & going out
- East Grand Rapids is hosting fall celebrations this weekend.WOODTV.com
- Grand Rapids Heart Walk takes place this weekend.WZZM13.com
- Fans of Fiction author festival returns to Grand Rapids this weekend.FOX 17 West Michigan News
- Grand Rapids Improv Festival opens Thursday with comedy troupes from across the Midwest.FOX 17 West Michigan News
- EGR Harvest & Beer Festival returns to Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids.Grand Rapids Magazine
Business & new openings
- Grand Rapids seeks a developer for the River North parcel downtown.Grand Rapids Magazine
- JD Sports and Summit Comics are among 11 new tenants at a West Michigan mall.MLive.com
Health & care
Culture & arts
- A new exhibit at a Grand Rapids museum highlights Anishinaabek history.MLive.com
- A Grand Rapids choir announces its fifth season with free concerts.WOODTV.com
Community & volunteering
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