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Living on Social Security isn’t easy in 2026, but it’s still possible in parts of Michigan. These towns offer lower costs, laid-back vibes, and a slower pace of life that actually works.

Watusi is bringing fresh, scratch-made Southern comfort food to 1220 College Ave NE in Grand Rapids. Taking over the former Mai's Thai space, they're hosting pop-ups until their official grand opening on August 2.

Two deputies showed up to a house fire before the trucks arrived — and what they grabbed from the curb ended up making all the difference.

From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 40 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.

The five-lined skink and six-lined racerunner call Michigan home, and one is rarer than you'd think.

Michigan’s abundance of public land gives hunters and outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to explore and hunt. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added nearly 400 more acres for public access.

John Ball Zoo launched its Otter Beat the Heat promo! Save 20% on admission in Grand Rapids whenever temperatures reach 88 degrees or higher through October 2.

A tragic accident occurred Thursday at a Scout camp northeast of Whitehall, where an 11-year-old boy died after being struck by a falling tree.

A film crew shot out the windows of Madcap Coffee and a chase scene was shot in multiple businesses around downtown Grand Rapids.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

A 75-year-old Macomb County man turned his weekly Monday lottery routine into a $250,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot win while helping his daughter clean up after a storm.

Turns out there might be actual science behind Vernors' reputation as "Michigan's Medicine."

Clear your record for free to overcome housing and job barriers. The 5th Annual Clean Slate GR Expungement Fair brings attorneys, background checks, and application help to Grand Rapids' MLK Community Center on Aug. 22.

Massive changes hit the Detroit Red Wings as Steve Yzerman transitions out of the GM role and superstar Patrick Kane heads back to Chicago on a 2-year, $16M deal.

A video shows boot prints preserved in concrete near the North Tower, left by original construction crews building the bridge.

Road to Revitalize (REV) juice bar has officially closed its downtown Grand Rapids location on Ottawa Avenue, but owner Shardaira Jones hints this isn't the total end for her fresh juices and mocktails.

A former prison guard at Michigan’s Baraga Correctional Facility has been accused of assisting a prisoner in an attack on a fellow correctional officer.

Many Michiganders on Reddit report seeing significantly fewer honey bees this year. What factors are contributing to the decline of Michigan's honey bee population?