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Sarah Tawwater of Grosse Ile turned non-winning tickets into a $1 million prize through the Michigan Lottery app second chance drawing.

After 50 years in the industry, Fox 17’s Robb Westaby is retiring. Before his final show this Friday, the City of Walker honored him with his very own official day

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Every so often, a bear is spotted in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula. Recently, one was captured on a security camera in a residential neighborhood in Hudsonville.

Get ready for the Pistons playoff run with new merch and pre-game festivities.

A historic Midtown theater paved the way for one of Michigan’s most beloved cinema chains.

Michiganders in 33 counties under a state of emergency can apply for state tax extension relief following severe flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds across the state.

Reaching grandfather-hood is already a milestone, but doing so at 91, and setting a world record in the process, is nearly unheard of.

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors are coming to the Allegan County Fair on Sept. 18 as part of the 2026 grandstand lineup, adding a major ‘90s rock night to the growing schedule.

In the heart of West Michigan, a beloved voice on Fox17 has left us, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and warmth.

Here's everything we know about the Slipknot members' album 'Look Outside Your Window' that they recorded while working on 'All Hope Is Gone.'

AARP is hosting a free document shredding event in Grand Rapids on April 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, helping residents safely dispose of sensitive paperwork after tax season.

Just like 2025, early tornado outbreaks are putting Michigan on track for a busy season.

A Michigan student is safe today after heroic classmates used social media and cell phone data to help police track down a kidnapper who snatched the student from a bus stop early Monday morning in Hamtramck.

A Michigan Lottery player is weeks away from losing a $110,000 Fantasy 5 prize. The winning ticket was sold in Harper Woods and set to expire this May. Check your old tickets now!

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Once a $22 million attraction, Cereal City U.S.A. was meant to celebrate Kellogg’s cereal legacy in Michigan, but never really found its footing.

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