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Picture this: your daily drive turns into a pothole gauntlet, leaving you wondering if your car's suspension will survive another week.

Playa Bowls continues expanding in West Michigan with a new Holland location offering açaí bowls, smoothies and tropical-inspired menu items on West 9th Street.

Michigan State Police are no strangers to animal rescues, but this one is new: troopers helped wrangle an escaped Texas longhorn in Barry County. Yes, really.

After nearly 15 years, Greenbush Brewing Co. in Sawyer has shut down. The brewery became a cornerstone of the Southwest Michigan scene before economic challenges brought its run to an end.

Imagine standing atop Silver Lake Sand Dunes, feeling the cool breeze and gazing out over sparkling Lake Michigan. What a view!

An early spring has accelerated tick season, and forecasts point to a surge in activity across multiple states.

Former West Michigan Whitecap Kevin McGonigle is making waves in Detroit. From a defensive masterclass to his first MLB home run against a Cy Young winner, the rookie is proving he belongs in the big leagues.

A Michigan man from Maybee left two winning lottery tickets sitting in a box for five months. He eventually discovered he was $100,000 richer just in time to surprise his family on April Fools' Day.

After decades abroad and a stay in a Scottish castle, this overdue book finally returned to Niles.

A 50-year-old Wayne County man is celebrating a $250,000 Michigan Lottery win after playing KENO! in Detroit

A president’s hat choice helped turn this historic Detroit shop into a national sensation.

Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is set to be sentenced after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges tied to a former staff member incident.

Looking for free things to do this summer? West Michigan outdoor movie nights are back with 20+ screenings across parks, lakeshores, and downtown spots.

Rockford is set to host the first annual Rogue River Gauntlet, a two-day canoe racing event on the Rogue River.

Severe storms are on the way for West Michigan Tuesday night. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado threat through early Wednesday morning.

This winter’s snow brought joy to skiers, but the spring melt has turned into a real headache for many across Northern Michigan.

A beloved Michigan getaway is once again in the running for best summer destination in the country. Mackinac Island has already claimed the top spot three years straight—now it’s up to voters to decide if it wins again.

Michigan expanded spearfishing access in 2026, opening more Great Lakes waters.