🌱 Traffic Stop Video Goes Viral + Free Museum Access Friday

Grand Rapids MI

05 April, 2022

6:52 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Grand Rapids! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday. First, today's weather: Occasional rain. High: 56 Low: 39. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: A video of a tense Grand Rapids traffic stop has gone viral after being posted online. The Grand Rapids Police Department has issued a statement on its social media accounts detailing their side of the interaction. The department's new chief, Eric Winstrom, is seen in the video. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)Thousands in the Grand Rapids area went without power yesterday, according to an outage map. The cause of the power disruption has not been identified yet. Consumers Energy reports that crews are working on resolving the power outages occurring the in Hall Street and Prospect Avenue areas. (WOODTV.com)The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is offering free general admission to the community on Apr. 8. The promotion is in recognition of Betty Ford's 104th birthday. The community will also receive free access to the Women in Uniform exhibit. (WWMT-TV) From our sponsor: Where should you invest as a Grand Rapids resident with a $149,000 nest egg? Thanks to a change in the legal code, there's a new investment Grand Rapids residents need to know about. In fact, Bloomberg asked experts where they'd invest $100,000 right now and many of them chose it. This may surprise you, but it's fine art. Growing your nest egg with art isn't new. Wealthy families like the Rockefellers have done it for centuries. Here's why: Low correlation to stocks according to Citi Contemporary art historically returns 23.2% when inflation is >3% Contemporary art prices outpaced the S&P 500 by 164% (1995-2021) Translation: Art could be one of the best investments for uncertain times. Luckily for you, we found Masterworks. This revolutionary platform lets you invest in art by Warhol, Monet, Picasso without spending millions. The best part? Anyone from your area can skip their waitlist*. *See important Reg A Disclosures Today in Grand Rapids: WMEAC Book Club At West Michigan Environmental (6:30 PM) From my notebook: The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre shares photos from its Ten For All production. Click to view the album. (Facebook)The Visionnaire Series: Fashion & Design in Grand Rapids is on Apr. 14 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Click to RSVP. (Facebook)The Grand Rapids Police Department shares its official statement regarding the recent traffic stop video. Click to read the full statement. (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 You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — 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.