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With the holidays around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about how to show appreciation for those who deliver our mail.

The legendary Pere Marquette 1225 — the real “Polar Express” — is steaming again for the holidays, carrying hot cocoa and cheer from Owosso to Ashley for the Village’s Country Christmas.

Viral S-Curve Kitty and Amphitheater Kitties keep watch in downtown Grand Rapids and inspire a special cat shelter donation.

More than 2,000 Michiganders have tested positive for C. auris since 2021. The drug-resistant fungus thrives in hospitals, lingers on surfaces, and carries a 30–60% mortality risk for vulnerable patients.

Powerball's jackpot is now $1 billion. Get inspired by the Grand Blanc coworker lottery club that won $1 million by pooling tickets.

Some of their best-known hits never became chart-toppers.

A local hero found an injured owl abandoned in a bag, and now it's in the hands of compassionate wildlife experts.

The Christmas pickle—beloved yet mysterious. It’s not just an ornament; it’s a festive puzzle wrapped in tradition and debate.

Snow days used to mean real winter adventures: sledding, snowballs, rosy cheeks — followed by grilled-cheese crumbs, hot soup, and a cozy living room with TV background noise. This is a nostalgic love letter to those simpler times.

If there’s one thing you’ll see plenty of in Michigan, it’s dead deer on the side of the road. But who’s actually responsible for cleaning them up?

With truck thefts on the rise, Ford's rolling out some serious upgrades to keep those F150s safe from sticky fingers. Let’s break down what’s new.

Deer baiting in Michigan's Lower Peninsula stopped in 2008 to combat the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Lawmakers are looking to make a change.

The American Heart Association says Pearl Jam's 'Even Flow' is the correct tempo to perform CPR as its beat is between 100 and 120 beats per minute.

Michigan has fired head coach Sherrone Moore with cause following an internal investigation, naming Biff Poggi interim as the Wolverines prepare for their bowl matchup against Texas.

Michigan’s Adventure and Cedar Point have announced their 2026 opening dates, along with new season pass options for Michigan theme park fans planning next summer.

Cougars are being spotting more frequently than ever before in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. One was recently hit by a vehicle and walked away from the crash.

Mark your calendars, music lovers! An unforgettable night featuring TOTO, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics is on the horizon.

Popular metal streamer Nik Nocturnal names the best in metal from 2025 with his annual Nocturnal Awards show.