Grand Rapids, MI news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In Grand Rapids, MI on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: New Division Ave fire station opens; $55M housing proposed. Also: The Rapid received a $6 million grant to expand bus service for major downtown events; A $55 million, 231-unit development is proposed on Grand Rapids' West Side. Weather: Expect partly cloudy skies, 49-58°F, no rain, and winds up to 10 mph today.

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The Rapid received a $6 million grant to expand bus service for major downtown events.WZZM13.com · Oct 14, 6:11 PM
A $55 million, 231-unit development is proposed on Grand Rapids' West Side.MLive.com · Oct 14, 12:16 PM
A Grand Rapids police K-9 stabbed in an attack has made a comeback.WWMT · Oct 13, 5:10 PM

Safety & emergencies

The Grand Rapids Fire Department opened its new Division Avenue Fire Station.wwmtarc · Oct 13, 5:08 PM

Traffic & transport

Northbound U.S. 131 was closed Tuesday after a four-vehicle crash in Kent County.MLive.com · Oct 13, 5:59 PM

Events & going out

Van Andel Arena concerts, the Pumpkin Train and more are listed as things to do locally.MLive.com · Oct 14, 11:46 AM
Dan and Shay tickets are on sale at Acrisure in Grand Rapids.TicketNews · Oct 14, 12:19 PM

Business & new openings

FedEx was hit with 90 overtime lawsuits in Grand Rapids in two weeks.Crain's Grand Rapids Business · Oct 14, 5:30 AM
A Grand Rapids-based company aims to spotlight the Great Lakes through tinned fish.WOODTV.com · Oct 13, 3:16 PM
Grand Rapids HR groups merged to form a larger SHRM chapter.Crain's Grand Rapids Business · Oct 13, 4:05 PM

Shopping & deals

Grand Rapids Public Library sale this weekend offers books at $5 for an entire bag.97.9 WGRD · Oct 13, 4:00 PM

Sports

AC Grand Rapids explains how to buy season tickets for its inaugural season.WZZM13.com · Oct 14, 5:11 PM
Girls volleyball multi-team event listed today; Forest Hills Eastern vs. Central also listed.NFHS Network · Oct 13, 10:15 PM

Community & volunteering

Unity Park in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood held its ribbon cutting.Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM · Oct 14, 9:16 AM

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