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Michigan has four cities on Orkin’s top 50 bed bug list. If you’re headed out for spring break, check your hotel for these unwelcome guests first.

2025 was a year of “Pandemonium,” brought about by the likes of Mutiilation.

An Ingham County man turned a $50 scratch-off into a $1,000,000 prize after buying a Millionaire Maker ticket at Louie’s Party Store in Lansing.

From restaurants shaped like UFOs to those serving mouth-watering menu items we need in the U.S., here is a look at fascinating McDonald's locations from around the world.

Federal funding is helping expand the Kent County Sheriff’s Office camera program through a $750,000 appropriation for the Kent Safety Network.

Grand Rapids has lost a true local legend. Bob Sullivan's impact on our sports scene and community will resonate for generations.

Before arenas and stadiums, U2 performed inside Fountain Street Church in 1981. The nearly 1,250-person crowd had no idea they were watching future rock legends.

Michigan’s Department of Corrections is hiring over 100 positions statewide, from corrections officers to nurses, cooks, and more. Pay ranges $20.92–$86.87 per hour. Check hiring events and apply today.

If you’ve spent any time in Michigan, you know the weather can shift dramatically. While it’s officially a four-season state, one Redditor jokingly claims it actually has twelve.

After two years and $850K in renovations, Tulip City Bar & Grill opens in Holland, offering Mexican-American fusion, breakfast to late-night dining, games, and live music.

Beavers were once wiped out in Detroit, but have made a comeback. Some beavers have been nicknamed "Eastside Beavers" and Reddit is having a field day with them.

After statewide smartphone restrictions, one school district is taking things further by removing all student electronics to cut distractions and rebuild reading comprehension skills.

Sublime, A Day to Remember, The Devil Wears Prada and more have been announced for the 2026 Vans Warped Tour. See which stops they'll be playing.

Just days before the tour is set to begin in Canada, a legal battle has ensued over who has the right to use the band's name.

Tobias Forge pointed out a small imperfection he made in Ghost's logo during an interview with Canadian journalist Nardwuar.

Michigander Megan Keller scored the overtime game winning goal for Team USA in the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game against Canada.

Governor Whitmer signed legislation limiting phone use in K-12 classrooms, with schools now responsible for deciding how the rules will be enforced.

These grunge songs were originally written for movie soundtracks, such as Cameron Crowe's 'Singles' and were either included on albums or left as singles.