Santa Claus bellowed jolly Christmas wishes Saturday from his stand-in ride at the 41st annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade.

Grand Haven's Team 1, made up of Conner Davis, skipper; and Collen Betten, crew; along with Maggie Kloote, skipper; and Cole Curtiss, crew.

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.

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.

A reindeer petting zoo is the latest addition to the Gaslight Village tree-lighting ceremony.

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.

A 30-year old East Grand Rapids man died Monday night after being arrested by police.

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.

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.

As a tribute timed with Veteran's Day, a West Michigan plastic surgeon is reaching out to veterans injured or deformed on active duty.

The Michigan Supreme Court has named Grand Rapids Judge William B. Murphy the new chief judge for the state Court of Appeals.

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.

The bar in the East Grand Rapids home of Molly and Robert Tholl features a copper bulkhead.

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.

The list of items up for bid in Saturday's Harvesting for Education auction is getting longer.

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.

A local design-build contractor will pick up a $1.45-million renovation contract from the city by Christmas.

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.

After serving 10 years on a busy Planning Commission, Chairman Jeff Dills is ready to move onto the City Commission.

The city is geared up for one of the quietest elections on record with three unopposed candidates and no ballot issues.