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If you’ve never had the chance to see an elk in the wild, September and October are the perfect time. Discover where to go in Michigan for your best chance to experience these incredible animals up close.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is heading to Grand Rapids this October to spend an evening tearing apart the science in some of our favorite movies.

After 9/11 in 2001, ricin became a topic of concern since traces of the poison were found in al-Qaeda training caves. Now, 25 years later after it was potentially discovered in Hastings, Michigan.

West Michigan loves a good burger, but which spot serves the best? Voting is now open, so cast your vote and help crown this year's best burger spot.

With Presidents' Day landing the Monday after the game, Michigan schools might be onto something by giving kids a break the day after football's biggest night.

They certainly didn't plan to release their music on the day of the biggest tragedy in U.S. history.

Grand Rapids residents shared their go-to burger spots. We counted the votes—these 20 restaurants top the list for juiciest, most-loved burgers.

Michigan drivers love their speed. A study using Google data shows they average 68.1 mph—ranking with the fastest in the nation.

Millions of birds will migrate over Michigan tonight, prompting a lights-out request across the state.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Boblo Island's amusement park closed back in 1993, but its story isn't over. One of the boats that carried riders there has been reborn as a museum in Detroit.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an all-new show coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan, this December. TSO will perform two shows, and we’ve got several ways for you to win tickets and more!

Girl Scout Cookies have been a beloved part of American culture since 1917. Now, dogs are getting a cookie of their own, with the first dog-friendly treat set to debut in January.

Next time you're walking around downtown, keep an eye out — there's a good chance a bronze dragonfly is closer than you think.

Michigan Auto Law Presents: The Haunted Side of Grand Rapids

Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.

Planning a backyard fire in Grand Rapids? You’ll need a permit, and your neighbors could weigh in. Here’s what many residents don’t realize about the city’s fire rules.

If Michigan is supposedly top 5 for hauntings, why hasn't Ghost Adventures ever shown up here?