Grand Rapids, MI news on Friday, October 16, 2026
In Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, October 16, 2026: Threatening letter sent to Rep. Scholten's office. Also: Grand Rapids plans to install pedestrian beacons at busy Michigan Street crossings to improve safety; Grand Rapids Township opened a new $700,000 pedestrian bridge on Crahen Avenue. Weather: Mostly clear and cool today with highs near 53°F and light winds.
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- A threatening letter containing unidentified white powder was sent to Rep. Hillary Scholten's Grand Rapids office yesterday.Michigan Advance ·
News & local government
Safety & emergencies
Traffic & transport
- Grand Rapids plans to install pedestrian beacons at busy Michigan Street crossings to improve safety.FOX 17 West Michigan News ·
Events & going out
- Grand Rapids will host the 2027 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival.USA Triathlon ·
Food & drink
- After closing Asada, the owner opened Sunday Best with a more affordable approach.Crain's Grand Rapids Business ·
Business & new openings
- Panera Bread is closing its downtown Grand Rapids location due to declining in-person business.MLive.com ·
Sports
- Tag Bertuzzi was reassigned from the Grand Rapids Griffins to Toledo.Grand Rapids Griffins ·
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