Yesterday | Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Loaner Santa float does the trick at Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade
Santa Claus bellowed jolly Christmas wishes Saturday from his stand-in ride at the 41st annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade.
Saturday | Grand Haven Tribune
GHHS sailing team closes season with victory
Grand Haven's Team 1, made up of Conner Davis, skipper; and Collen Betten, crew; along with Maggie Kloote, skipper; and Cole Curtiss, crew.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Candlelight vigil tonight for East Grand Rapids man who died in Taser-related incident
A candlelight vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. today for a 30-year-old man who died in police custody Monday night after being stunned multiple times with a Taser.
East Grand Rapids police officers identified in Matthew Bolick taser incident
Matthew Bolick was subdued by Tasers used by Sgt. Brian Davis and Officer Gary Parker, two longtime officers with the East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety, The Grand Rapids Press has learned exclusively.
Petting zoo joins tree-lighting lineup in East Grand Rapids
A reindeer petting zoo is the latest addition to the Gaslight Village tree-lighting ceremony.
Death raises questions about taser safety
Just how safe are tasers, in the hands of police or anyone else? It's a question that has gained new ground after the death of a man in police custody Monday night.
East Grand Rapids Man Tasered, Handcuffed, Arrested and Drops Dead
A 30-year old East Grand Rapids man died Monday night after being arrested by police.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Grand Rapids & West MI Area
With the beginning of the holiday season, what better way to get into the tree trimming spirit then to attend one of the local tree lighting ceremonies! Here are a few in the Grand Rapids MI area that you and your family can attend.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Quartet to perform at East Grand Rapids library
An afternoon with a string quartet, a fireplace and a view of the lake is what Friends of the East Grand Rapids library are providing this Sunday.
Plastic surgeon to help vets injured or deformed on active duty
As a tribute timed with Veteran's Day, a West Michigan plastic surgeon is reaching out to veterans injured or deformed on active duty.
Grand Rapids Judge William B. Murphy named new chief judge for Michigan Court of Appeals
The Michigan Supreme Court has named Grand Rapids Judge William B. Murphy the new chief judge for the state Court of Appeals.
Major rate increases proposed for customers served by Grand Rapids water, sewer system
Water and sewer bills probably will increase by 12.4 percent to 16.2 percent next year, according to a proposed rate chart that will be presented to the City Commission on Tuesday.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Is copper right for your kitchen?
The bar in the East Grand Rapids home of Molly and Robert Tholl features a copper bulkhead.
Meeting looks at Rapid's future in East Grand Rapids
What keeps you from using the bus? Or using it more often than you do now? The city will host one of the six meetings being held on the future of The Rapid.
Saturday auction for Lakeside Elementary in East Grand Rapids features some unique opportunities
The list of items up for bid in Saturday's Harvesting for Education auction is getting longer.
Bus Master Plan Meetings Start Tonight
The Rapid is looking for your help in crafting a new "Master Plan" that will guide the operations of the quasi-governmental bus service into the years ahead.
East Grand Rapids looking for design-build contractor for bare-bones garage project
A local design-build contractor will pick up a $1.45-million renovation contract from the city by Christmas.
Graydon's Crossing owners hoping to assess fire damage on Monday
The owners of Graydon's Crossing , damaged by a two-alarm blaze on Sunday, are waiting until Monday to meet with the fire department and insurance company officials to learn the extent of the damages.
Planning Commission chairman alone on ballot for East Grand Rapids' 3rd Ward City Commission seat
After serving 10 years on a busy Planning Commission, Chairman Jeff Dills is ready to move onto the City Commission.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
East Grand Rapids staff prepares for Election Day
The city is geared up for one of the quietest elections on record with three unopposed candidates and no ballot issues.