🌱 Police Cruiser Hit Twice + 3 Teens Arrested Following Gunshot

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Grand Rapids Daily.

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First, today's weather:

2-4" of snow. High: 23 Low: 12.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. Grandville Police are asking drivers to slow down and move over when they pass an emergency vehicle on the roadside. This comes after one police cruiser was hit by two different vehicles on Saturday morning, the department said on Facebook. The cruiser was parked on the shoulder of I-196 when it was hit. (WZZM13.com)
2. Police arrested three teenagers and confiscated three guns after they say shots were fired from a vehicle in Grand Rapids on Saturday morning. At about 1:00 a.m., a police sergeant was driving southbound on Jefferson Avenue SE at Pleasant Street SE when he saw a vehicle driving "erratically." At one point, the sergeant saw a single gunshot come from the vehicle. (WOODTV.com)
3. Help is available for Grand Rapid residents who are struggling to pay rent during the pandemic. The City is reminding community members that they can apply online now for COVID Emergency Rental Assistance. Residents can also apply in person. (Fox17)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Breakfast With Legislators At Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (7:30 AM)
• GED Program At Streams of Hope (9:00 AM)
• Library Commission Meeting At East Grand Rapids Community Center (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Add something sweet to your calendars with the Grand Rapids Art Museum's Art, Love, and Chocolate Tour. The guided tour is available on Saturday, Feb. 12; register before Feb. 9 to save your spot! (Instagram)
• Opera Grand Rapids is hosting an artistic collaboration with a variety of community members to tell the store of George Stinney on February 24. Tickets for the event can be found online. (Instagram)
• The City of Kalamazoo shared an event online that includes sledding, snowman building, a Winter Obstacle Course, and more. Come play in the snow at this free Kzoo Parks event on Saturday, Feb. 12. (Instagram)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.