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Weather Washes Out MLK Celebrations in Grand Rapids

January 20, 2026

A big event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Grand Rapids had to be called off because of bad weather. This was the 40th year for this celebration at the Wealthy Theatre. The plan was for Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Davenport University to work together t

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A New Year, A New Life: The First Baby of 2026 Arrives

January 3, 2026

In the early hours of January 1, 2026, a new life began at University of Michigan Health-West. Shepherd Isaac Anderson made his entrance into the world at 6 a. m. , weighing in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces, and measuring 19½ inches long. His parents, Jenn and Mike Anderson, are overjoyed and doing well