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Starting 177 miles apart in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, US-41 and I-75 embark on parallel journeys over 2,000 miles, only to end a mere 12 miles from each other in Miami.

A piece of Grand Rapids’ music history is up for grabs. The stage from The Intersection, where countless unforgettable shows have rocked the city, is now on Facebook Marketplace.

Netflix’s new doc reveals the shocking Michigan case of a mother who sent thousands of harassing texts to her own child.

Earthly Refillery has opened a second location in downtown Grand Rapids, offering zero-waste shopping with bulk groceries, eco-friendly products, and refillable essentials.

Grand Rapids residents shared their go-to burger spots. We counted the votes—these 20 restaurants top the list for juiciest, most-loved burgers.

A Michigan mom rescued a boy from drowning at a beach but was met with curses instead of thanks from the boy’s mother. Ashley, a veteran lifeguard, shares how her heroic act sparked anger before the truth came out.

From affordability to career outcomes, Michigan’s community colleges shine in WalletHub’s 2025 rankings, with 23 schools earning national recognition.

There are dozens of other employers that are littered between the top of the list and the bottom, so if you're looking for a job, one of these businesses may be the way to go.

A nearly day-long outage in Newberry, MI prompted Rahilly’s IGA to act: they gave away all refrigerated and frozen items to neighbors, turning disaster into goodwill.

Michigan’s DNR asks you to join ‘Tree Check Month’ this August. Be on the lookout for this invasive species and report and preserve any sightings to protect our trees.

You wouldn't think it, but Michiganders are tripping over a simple word—scratch. Let's dive into why this little word is causing such big confusion.

Freaking out his navigator, this man did the unthinkable with a jet that was almost too big...

Forget Kia and Honda—2025’s most-targeted cars in Michigan are all domestic. With import security tightening, thieves are pivoting. Lock your doors—it costs nothing, losing your ride sure will.

Michigan, summer called—she’s not done yet. From one final beach day to ice-cream road trips, bonfires to grilling marathons, here are seven savvy ways to extend those sunny vibes before fall freezes us out.

A Pine Knob TikTok went viral when a guest services worker became the real star, drawing flirty attention from over a dozen concertgoers.

YouTube is shaking things up in Michigan—get ready for some big changes in how content is filtered.

Underneath our feet, there's a hidden world of tunnels in Michigan just waiting to be talked about. Let’s dig into these local secrets.

Michigan residents are urged to check their coffee before brewing.