🌱 Man Shot And Killed During Traffic Stop + Employment Update

Grand Rapids MI

04 April, 2022

5:35 PM

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Up and at 'em, Grand Rapids! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. These are the most important things happening in town today. First, today's weather: Warmer with periods of sun. High: 59 Low: 45. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today: The Grand Rapids Police Department reported that an officer shot and killed a man during a Monday morning traffic stop. According to the department, the incident occurred near the intersection of Griggs and Nelson. As a precaution, the officer was taken to a local hospital. Michigan State Police are reviewing the body camera footage. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)Are you in the market for a new job or looking to jumpstart a new career? Patch, with the help of ZipRecruiter, has compiled an extensive list of local Grand Rapids employers looking to fill full-time, part-time, and seasonal openings. Click the link to find your next employment adventure. (Grand Rapids Patch)Kingma's Market is giving Grand Rapids shoppers the opportunity to sample products from 27 different Michigan food and beverage businesses on Apr. 9. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the store located at 2225 Plainfield Avenue NE. According to the owner, this event is a celebration of local tastes. (MLive.com) Today in Grand Rapids: FLEX Hour At Walker City Recreation Department (1:15 PM) Food Center Open At Streams of Hope (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The City of Grand Rapids is broadcasting the Critical Incident Update on its social media account. Click to watch. (Facebook)The Kent County Animal Shelter has many dogs looking for new homes. Click to find your new best friend today. (Facebook)Grand Rapids Art Museum is showcasing its newest acquisition. Portrait of Her Mother by painter Mequitta Ahuja is the museum's work of the month. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.