Maranda's Weekend Fun Guide features exciting events and activities to explore across West Michigan from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27. This includes the final weekend to watch beautiful butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a celebration of Earth Day at John Ball Zoo, a free fun day at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, World Book Day in Grand Haven and more!
Maranda's Weekend Fun Guide features exciting events and activities to explore across West Michigan from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27. This includes the final weekend to watch beautiful butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a celebration of Earth Day at John Ball Zoo, a free fun day at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, World Book Day in Grand Haven and more!
For more information on adopting any pet from KCAS, visit the organization’s website or call 616.632.7300. (May 2, 2025)
In June 2024, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill declaring May 2 at Negro Leagues Day. It was a move to uplift the historic accomplishments of Black baseball players in Michigan. (May 2, 2025)
Nearly 600,000 people will flock to Holland, a city of 35,000 residents, for the annual festival, eager to experience the blooms and the city's Dutch heritage. (May 2, 2025)
Scattered rain showers are possible tonight, mainly south and west of Grand Rapids, overnight. Lows will dip to around 40 degrees.
Troy Smith Knutson-Collins was one of four soldiers, part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, killed during a tactical training exercise in Lithuania. (May 2, 2025)
A boil water advisory has been lifted in Wyoming after a loss of water pressure on Wednesday. (May 2, 2025)
Christopher Schurr took the stand Friday in the fifth day of his trial after he shot and killed Patrick Lyoya. Schurr, a former Grand Rapids police officer, is accused of second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya following a traffic stop in April 2022. (May 2, 2025)
Cloudy skies will be around through the day, with very little sun expected. A few sprinkles are possible in the morning, especially south of Grand Rapids. Highs will reach near 60 in the afternoon. (May 2, 2025)
Hundreds of thousands of people will flock to Holland for the annual festival, eager to experience the blooms and the city’s Dutch heritage. A study from 2018 found that the festival had an economic impact of $48 million. (May 2, 2025)
The former UICA building in downtown Grand Rapids has officially been sold. (May 1, 2025)
Things have quieted down around Michigan. Friday will be cloudy and cooler compared to the last few days. (May 1, 2025)
