Grand Rapids, MI news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Wine festival, DOJ monitors, new riverfront plans this week. Also: University of Michigan faces No. 10 Houston in exhibition basketball game tonight in Grand Rapids. Some tickets still available; Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival showcases Michigan wines this weekend. Weather: Mostly clear and mild today with highs near 67°F and light winds.

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University of Michigan faces No. 10 Houston in exhibition basketball game tonight in Grand Rapids. Some tickets still available.University of Michigan Athletics · Oct 22, 9:47 AM

News & local government

U.S. Department of Justice will send election monitors to Grand Rapids and six other Michigan cities.FOX 17 West Michigan News · Oct 22, 10:04 AM
Grand Rapids launched search to reshape major site along the Grand River with new development.MLive.com · Oct 22, 7:32 AM

Events & going out

Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival showcases Michigan wines this weekend.Wine Industry Advisor · Oct 22, 2:18 PM

Business & new openings

Kent County approved $18.5 million purchase of downtown Grand Rapids office building.MLive.com · Oct 22, 10:49 AM
Bankrupt Meritage restaurants seeking $18.6 million sale of 42 Wendy's locations.Crain's Grand Rapids · Oct 22, 7:50 AM

Schools & kids

Grand Rapids Public Schools selected six semifinalists to interview for superintendent position.MLive.com · Oct 22, 1:17 PM

Community & volunteering

Three million dollar renovation wraps up at Crahen Valley Park in Grand Rapids Township.MLive.com · Oct 21, 4:25 PM
New welcome arches coming to Grand Rapids' West Side business corridors as neighborhood improvement project.FOX 17 West Michigan News · Oct 21, 9:13 PM

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