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UPDATE: Standoff ends peacefully on Giddings Ave.

1:00 AM, May 25, 2013

Grand Rapids Police say a standoff on Giddings Ave. SE has ended peacefully and the man has been taken into police custody.

Teen appears in court for murder of brother

11:50 PM, May 24, 2013

A judge will decide if a Grand Rapids teenager will face trial for the murder of his own half-brother.

Griffins hold benefit for Oklahoma tornado survivors

10:29 PM, May 24, 2013

The Griffins played game one of the Western Conference against the Oklahoma City Barons Friday. The night started with a moment of silence in honor of the victims.

Calvin College cuts 22 jobs

7:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Calvin College is moving to reduce its $115 million budget deficit by cutting staff.

Plans revived for new downtown GR hotel

6:56 PM, May 24, 2013

Developers of a new Embassy Suites hotel on North Monroe Ave. will unveil their plans soon to the Grand Rapids Planning Commission.

Making your five a day

1:10 PM, May 24, 2013

What's happening: Memorial Day weekend

8:35 AM, May 24, 2013

This weekend, honor our fallen soldiers and have tons of fun while you're at it.

Spring Parade of Homes opens

8:29 AM, May 24, 2013

The Spring Parade of Homes opens May 24 and runs through June 8.

No excuses for seatbelt law violators

1:13 AM, May 24, 2013

Drivers pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt were issued $65.00 citations.

Memorial Day sales: Better than other holidays?

8:48 PM, May 23, 2013

The red, white and blue is more than a symbol of our freedom, it represents green for many retailers.

EGR graduation moved indoors due to rain

6:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Due to inclement weather expected throughout the day and this evening, the graduation ceremony for the EGRHS Class of 2013 will be held in the Main Gymnasium at East Grand Rapids High School at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.

H&M coming to Woodland Mall this fall

5:59 PM, May 23, 2013

Clothing retailer H&M is opening its first location in West Michigan this fall. Company officials confirm they will open a store at Woodland Mall.

Drive-by shooting injures Grand Rapids teen

5:17 PM, May 23, 2013

It happened around 4:45 in the area of Sycamore St. and Lafayette Ave. SE.

Spill at Amway sends two employees for treatment

10:21 AM, May 23, 2013

Two Amway employees were treated after being exposed to a liquid disinfectant.

Failure Lab to help people learn from failures

7:52 AM, May 23, 2013

Failure Lab is an inaugural event in Grand Rapids that will help people share their opinions about failures and the lessons they have learned.