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A new system in Plainfield Township aims to ensure sirens only sound where severe weather is actually happening.

GVSU and Marine City incidents highlight growing concern over swatting-style false emergency reports in Michigan.

Michigan & Trumbull in Detroit has landed on Midwest Living’s Top 12 pizza list, adding another win to Michigan’s already legendary pizza reputation built on Detroit-style roots and national recognition.

New data shows a major gap in rent affordability across Michigan cities.

Michigan residents are urged to check their medicine cabinets to see if their prescription is affected.

Howell’s downtown is once again getting national love—ranking among the best main streets in the entire country. Here’s what makes it stand out.

A Grand Haven man discovered a 33lb snapping turtle nicknamed Doug the Tank on the beach. Local experts from MARS stepped in to rescue the misplaced reptile before any beachgoers got too close to its powerful bite

With flooding concerns statewide, history shows just how high the Grand River can climb when conditions align.

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.

The Dinosaur Gardens, located in the eastern Michigan town of Ossineke, “has been open for 90 years. Despite their long history, many residents in western Michigan may not be familiar with them.

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!

The Tulip Time Festival, first launched in 1929, holds the distinction of being the longest-running tulip festival. Over the years, it has expanded, and this year’s celebration includes an innovative high-tech drone show.

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.