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Picture this: a river overflowing with logs, threatening the heart of Michigan's furniture industry back in 1883. The stakes were high, and so were the waters.

It's a tough reality in Michigan right now, with teens going missing in various cities—let's shine a light on these urgent cases and what we can do.

The time to start preparing for the colder weather in Michigan might be sooner than you think.

In fact, scammers have been posing as Amazon to try and get access to individuals' information and bank accounts

Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to affect Michigan, particularly those with health conditions. While 2023 was the worst year so far, a new weather system could help reduce smoke and improve air quality in 2025.

Sunflower season is blooming in Michigan! Discover when to go, where to pick your own sunflowers, and which farms are hosting fun festivals.

Portage, Michigan's Spirit Halloween location is officially open! Costumes, décor & spooky vibes right here in our neighborhood.

One Well Brewing is releasing a birthday beer for the baby born in their parking lot. Join the celebration in Kalamazoo.

Early reports had Back to the Beginning as being the new record holder for highest grossing charity concert. Sharon Osbourne believes those reports may have been premature.

PeelingFlesh vocalist Damonteal Harris tells the story of learning how to scream in this new episode on Loudwire.

When I was a little kid, I remember the story of KISS coming to Cadillac. Now, 50 years later, the city is celebrating one of the most famous visits from the rock icons.

Savage. The Falling in Reverse frontman dredges up the months-old scandal in the typically irreverent new video.

The Gold Dance Team is looking for new dancers in Grand Rapids. Here’s everything you need to know before you audition this August.

With rankings that might shock you, Michigan���s struggle with pollution brings to light the urgent need for clean air and water.

Some things happen in Michigan that don't happen anywhere else. Several Michiganders share their "Most Michigan Stories."

Attila frontman Chris Fronzak called out MrBeast's new Team Water campaign, suggesting that it 'already failed.' But after his claims were proven wrong, Fronzak donated to Team Water.

Following the news of Josh Freese and Ilan Rubin switching places in Nine Inch Nails and Foo Fighters, we look at other times where bands swapped musicians.

Another longtime Grand Rapids favorite is closing its doors. The Green Well, known for its patio, brunch, and elevated comfort food, will serve its last meal August 16.