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In southern Michigan woodlands, golden oyster mushrooms - once kitchen curiosities - are now spreading in the wild. They may disrupt native fungi. The Michigan DNR urges public sightings to be reported.

Excitement is building in downtown Grand Rapids as the new amphitheater takes shape, promising a unique experience for music lovers and event-goers alike.

You can’t buy it, but you can visit this massive 6-foot Plague Doctor plush at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids. It’s rare, weird, and wonderfully huggable.

A serious injury to Lions safety Morice Norris stunned both teams during the Lions-Falcons game in Atlanta. Players united on the field, holding hands.

All of these bands share their name with the song of another band. Some of them, though, are merely a coincidence.

With summer ending, check the latest Michigan beach advisories and closures before swimming. Avoid beaches with high E. coli and bacteria levels to stay safe.

Michigan's oldest resident, 114-year-old Bonita Gibson, shares the secret to her long life—and it's a food you might not expect.

While a Reddit survey called Marquette's coast "boring," Michigan boasts diverse and captivating Great Lakes coastlines. Here are our picks showcasing the state's incredible lakeside geography.

Believe it or not, the way your mail is organized could change your whole mood when you check the mailbox.

From charcuterie boards to sandwiches to French butter plates, Sav Sav by Squibb brings an adventurous, European café experience to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

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.