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From the heart-pounding drama of 'Echo Valley' to the eye-opening tale of 'Good American Family,' July is packed with recommendations.

Grandville’s JCPenney is among several stores sold nationwide as part of the chain’s ongoing financial overhaul

Loud booms in Battle Creek? Don't panic, it’s just the Northern Strike military drill running Aug. 1–12 with aircraft, convoys, and simulated combat.

The Humane Society of West Michigan is full and needs your help. A flash adoption sale is underway now through August 2 to help get pets into loving homes.

These plants can cause pain, misery, blindness, and even death. Take a look at these NINE DANGEROUS MICHIGAN PLANTS...

From a simple dot to a heart, this calf's transformation has everyone talking. Who knew love could come wrapped in fur?

A foreign investor may own 500K+ acres in Michigan. Lawmakers want change.

Utz Brands plans to close its Grand Rapids facility starting August 2025, completing by early 2026. Acquired in 2021, the plant made tortilla and potato chips.

California rockers Of Limbo shout out some of the heaviest acoustic songs in the rock and metal world.

A new US Coast Guard map omits Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This bureaucratic oversight, akin to a "modern-day Ford to City: Drop Dead" moment for the insulted UP, fuels a common grievance.

Members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde and some others are among the musicians who attended Ozzy Osbourne's funeral.

Two Michigan resorts just swept a national contest, beating out Napa and Sonoma for the top wine country hotels in the U.S., according to USA Today readers.

The John Ball Zoo has been a family staple in Grand Rapids for many years. The zoo recently had a dark day when an employee was assaulted while on the job.

The Detroit Lions kick off the NFL preseason with the Hall of Fame Game against the San Diego Chargers in Canton, Ohio.

Breaking down the most collected albums from Tool, Dream Theater, Rush and other big prog acts.

Graphic scenes of violence and death made “The 99” one of the most controversial haunted houses ever to visit Michigan.

In effect, two of the '90s biggest rock bands have traded drummers.

Animals as Leaders canceled their upcoming tour dates due to an injury sustained by drummer Matt Garstka, which requires surgery to treat.