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After sitting empty for nearly two years, the former Jolly Pumpkin and Pide & Stick building is becoming the new hub for ArtPrize.

Country star Thomas Rhett surprised fans at Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids before his concert at Acrisure Amphitheater. He bought 85 beers for the crowd, grabbed a Smashburger, and took photos with excited fans!

Michigan Lottery's Lotto 47 is on a hot streak! Two lucky players recently hit the jackpot, bringing this year's total to six winners. Here is a look at the winning locations and how you can get in on the action.

Big changes are shaking up the local broadcasting scene, with layoffs at Fox17 and exciting new hires at WZZM TV13.

Michigan gaming officials executed a search warrant at Muskegon's DJ's Pub & Grill following an undercover investigation. Officers confiscated illegal slot machines, gift cards, and thousands in suspected gambling proceeds.

Magee is two years old, full of energy, and ready to win someone over. He just needs a home where he can be the one and only pet.

A 64-year-old Genesee County man scored $500,000 on a Michigan Lottery Detroit Tigers instant ticket after a gas station stop on his way home from vacation inspired him to buy a couple of scratch-offs.

A new MSU study reveals 20% of Michigan adults intentionally choose to be childfree, ranking Michigan 2nd in the nation behind California. High living costs and lack of support systems are among the primary drivers.

Imagine a pet that looks like a lovable cartoon character but needs careful attention to thrive.

Keep an eye on Fair Lane, this ongoing restoration could make it one of Michigan's most fascinating places to visit.

Michigan is seeing one of the first signs of fall as millions of birds begin migrating south. Here's why experts are asking residents to turn off lights.

This bridge looked like it defied the laws of physics, which is exactly why it made it into Ripley's Believe It or Not.

A Michigan man faces up to 136 years in prison if convicted on all 18 criminal charges. The case is connected to a drug-smuggling scheme involving mail at eight Michigan prisons.

People see porcupines and know their quills are sharp, so they know to keep their distance. But most people don’t know what a porcupine sounds like. You might be surprised by what you hear in this video.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac says cooler-than-normal September and drier October weather could be on the way. Bring on the hoodies, football, bonfires and cider mills!

Two Kent County lakes are under No Body Contact Advisories right now after routine testing turned up elevated E. coli levels in the water.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Harold Bricker's 1990 sighting sparked a wave of Bessie mania along the Lake Erie shoreline.