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East Grand Rapids middle schools approved a new $250 per season sports fee, but full waivers are available for families in the federal free and reduced-price lunch program to ensure no student is left on the sidelines.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

A Meijer mPerks rewards theft scheme that drained nearly $73,000 from customer accounts has ended with three people sentenced in Kent County. The fraud targeted Michigan shoppers and sparked a state investigation after multiple complaints.

54-year-old Caledonia man faces arson and attempted murder charges after a late-night house fire on Channel Drive SE left his elderly father in critical condition.

Hunt’s Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. has closed after decades serving travelers. The beloved Michigan pasty stop was once a USA Today nominee.

Nothing pairs better with summer than good food, cold drinks, and a killer view. Check out these Michigan waterfront restaurants that are perfect for your next road trip.

During a Michigan Dirty Jobs episode, Mike Rowe says he realized he was atop the Mackinac Bridge without being clipped in.

A fake Amazon hiring text scam is making its way across Michigan. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and what to do if you receive one.

Consumers Energy will cut power to nearly 3,000 Allegan County customers overnight July 11 for planned electric grid upgrades.

Catch a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the Kent County Sheriff's Office on a wild new episode of the YouTube series The Shift streaming July 8.

California isn’t the only place in America where earthquakes occur. The Great Lakes region occasionally feels seismic activity too, and one occurred this week.

For many Michiganders, Great Lakes perch is a favorite meal. But as Lake Erie perch numbers decline, finding a good perch dinner along Michigan’s shorelines is becoming increasingly difficult.

A former Michigan football staffer is suing the university over records tied to the investigation that led to Sherrone Moore’s firing.

Tyler's long career also included the hits "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out for a Hero."

An Ann Arbor ice cream shop is going viral for the "Scoopski"—a 10-scoop dessert flight served shotski-style for the ultimate sweet tooth.

Get a free bike helmet for your kid in Grand Rapids next week! The Griffins and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are giving away 200 custom-fitted helmets and free t-shirts

One Bourbon is closing on Bridge Street after 9 years. The West Side Grand Rapids favorite is shutting down due to personal family health challenges and independent restaurant economic pressures. Discover it's final days in business.

Justin Verlander announced on social media that 2026 will be his final MLB season, closing out his 21-year career back where it started - with the Detroit Tigers.