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Mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department's Environmental Health Division.

The Free Beer & Hot Wings Show and 97.9 GRD are going commercial-free to raise $200K for Kids’ Food Basket. Every dollar helps feed local kids in need!

If bands like Type O Negative, The Cure and Radiohead really bum you out, maybe you should try one of these songs from their catalog instead.

Our listeners revealed the petty (and not-so-petty) grudges they’ve held for years.

From cereal giants to snack makers and office furniture icons, here are the big changes hitting Michigan’s economy.

Michigan’s roads are officially some of the worst in the country again. Despite minor improvements on busy highways, most roads and bridges are falling apart — and lawmakers can’t agree on how to fix it.

Interlochen Arts Academy ranks as the second-best arts school in the U.S., charging over $75,000 annually. But is it worth it? See how its famous alumni prove it pays off.

A re‑analysis of DNA evidence has triggered charges in the 2003 killing of Jeanette Wilton in Saginaw. The suspect, Jason Cabello, now faces trial—proving justice doesn’t expire in Michigan.

Michigan is full of towns, rivers, and landmarks with strange and hard-to-pronounce names rooted in Native American history.

Michigan grocery bills may rise again as new tariffs on food imports hit August 7. See which 5 items are expected to take the biggest hit.

Before Summer ends, the Upper Peninsula has a special treat: puppies ready to snuggle. It's a unique getaway for dog lovers!

You can add names billionaire names like Illitch, Van Andel, DeVos, & Meijer to the list of people that don't own the most land in Michigan.

In a case that's rattling Rochester Hills, a local man has turned himself in after disturbing reports involving pre-teen girls.

A Michigan man is facing up to 30 years in prison after he attempted to cover up the shooting of his ex-girlfriend, who was critically injured by a stray bullet. The woman survived but faces ongoing medical complications.

While they have brought back popular characters like the Hamburglar and Grimace, which got reception from young and old fans alike, they realized the young fans have no clue what McDonaldland is.

New data reveals Michigan’s highest DUI arrest rates among women are in the rural north — not cities like Detroit or Flint.

A curious case of blue bacon has emerged, linking Michigan to a far-off concern. This isn’t just a food fad; it’s more serious than you might think.

In 2025, Michigan homebuyers require this salary per year to afford a median‑priced home, making it more affordable than most states—though U.S. housing prices and mortgage rates remain steep overall.