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One of the more unusual pieces of Red Wings history just found a buyer online.

Grandville-based Wildroast Coffee Co. is continuing its Grand Rapids expansion, with new signage now officially up at 61 Monroe Center St. NW following its West Side opening earlier this year.

Our family has three rescue dogs, so Ellie’s story hits hard. The elderly Michigan Yorkie was reportedly stolen, then found with burns. Her family deserves answers.

Thousands of Michigan drivers hit deer every year, but not everyone has the insurance coverage to pay for the damage. Here's what you need to check before it's too late.

Four floors, over a million books, and no digital inventory. Getting lost is the whole point at John K. King's.

Great Lakes whitefish is a big part of Michigan’s food, culture, and Indigenous heritage. Now, the Michigan DNR is asking anglers fishing the Muskegon River, from Croton to its mouth, to help with its whitefish research.

A familiar Montcalm County spot is officially starting a new chapter. Timbers Market has opened in Sheridan, offering fresh deli options, bakery goods, household groceries, and catering in the updated former event center building.

Vintage shops are popular in many cities, offering everything from affordable finds to unique pieces of history. Now, a Grand Rapids shop is putting a fresh spin on vintage shopping.

Early flu activity is hitting the country hard this fall. If you haven't gotten your shot yet, local pharmacies make it quick and easy.

Bay City resident showed up to a commission meeting dressed as Satan to protest bridge toll hikes coming next year.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Some cities let residents borrow everything from sleds and kayaks to tools and lawn equipment. One West Michigan city takes it a step further with a library where residents can borrow musical instruments.

Michigan is unique, and there are plenty of random and weird facts throughout history that are 100% true you haven't heard.

The City of Kentwood, Michigan, is hiring for 15 open positions across Public Works, Parks & Rec, and Police, with pay ranging from $15/hr to over $94,000 a year.

Popular East Michigan Mexican chain Don Felipe is expanding into West Michigan. Hacienda Don Felipe #2 is coming to Middleville with authentic recipes, street tacos, sizzling fajitas, and over-the-top burritos.

One of the biggest downsides of staying at an Airbnb is having to complete a list of chores before checking out. Now, some of those rules could be changing to improve the guest experience.

More black means a brutal winter and more brown means mild weather, or so the woolly bear legend says. Here’s what science actually says.

Tiny creatures with giant heads supposedly roam the woods near Holland and Saugatuck. Here’s the legend behind them.