🌱 Shots Fired At Party Store Robbery + Flights Canceled in GR

Good morning, Grand Rapids! I'm Erica Zenn and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 36 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. The Grand Rapids Police Department says shots were fired during a party store robbery. Around 7:35 p.m. Sunday, a masked man used a handgun to fire three shots at the clerk at Ron's Quick Stop parky store on Bridge Street NW. The clerk wasn't hit by bullets, and the suspect was last seen headed east from the store. (WOODTV.com)
2. On Sunday, a boy was accidentally shot at an apartment complex in Kentwood, police say. Officers were called at about 7 p.m. Sunday for a report of a shooting near the intersection of 52nd Street and Division Avenue. Investigators believe the shooting was an accident, and the boy was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. (WOODTV.com)
3. Nine flights leaving Grand Rapids were canceled as of 11 a.m. Monday and two were delayed. The cancellations come after a weekend of wintery weather and COVID concerns. In total, 10 flights have been canceled at Gerald R. Ford International Airport so far. (WZZM13)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

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From my notebook:

• The Grand Rapids Ballet is celebrating its 50th anniversary season in 2022. To celebrate, share #WhatLiftsYourSpirit by using the hashtag on Instagram. (Instagram)
• The Kalamazoo Animal Rescue thanked Indian Lake Elementary School for their generous donation by sharing a photo on Facebook. (Facebook)
• The Kalamazoo Symphony announced the following auditions for the 2021-2022 season: Principal Percussion, Assistant Principal Double Bass, and Clarinet III/Utility. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.