🌱 Kent County Prosecutor Handling Lyoya Case + Tuesday Evening Music

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 59 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today:

1. The Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker has been handed the Patrick Lyoya shooting case. The prosecutor reports that he will need more information before making a decision. The forensic reports of the officer's body camera and the officer's taser are reportedly needed before a decision can be made, according to the prosecutor. The police union is defending the officer's right to defend himself. (WOODTV.com)
2. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is expanding its Tuesday Evening Music Club. The organization has released its biggest lineup of regional stars ever showcased at the event. The list includes The Accidentals, The Last Gasp Collective, and Lana Chalfoun. Admission is free to garden members. (localspins.com)
3. The Grand Rapids Women's Resource Center has announced a $2 million campaign to renovate a new headquarters facility. The new building will be located at 816 Madison Ave. SE with expanded programming space. The organization is reportedly 60 percent to its stated fundraising goal for the project. (MLive.com)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• The Hunchback of Notre Dame At The Master Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream At Grand Rapids Ballet (7:30 PM)
• The Beauty of Spring At The Grand Rapids Symphony (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Grand Rapids Police Department is hiring officers until May 4. Click here to apply. (Facebook)
• The Drop-In Studio: Fabric Cityscapes is on May 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Grand Rapids Art Museum. Click to RSVP. (Facebook)
• The Kent County Animal Shelter shared a double adoption update. Click to read about the two cats. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.