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A arsonist destroyed a Little League field's scoreboard and fences, totaling $10,000 in damages. The community responded in a big way.

f you're planning a Michigan beach day this weekend, check this list first. These 11 beaches are currently closed or under advisories because of water quality concerns.

A new interactive map from the New York Times breaks down Michigan's ancestry county by county, and the results are fascinating.

One of Michigan's most unique attractions is getting ready to close. Indigo Lavender Farms in Lapeer County will permanently shut down on August 15 after years of hosting visitors, weddings, and special events.

Michigan air quality has reached hazardous levels, with some cities recording AQI readings above the EPA's maximum scale. See the latest rankings.

Fifty years of 'Get Down Tonight' and KC and the Sunshine Band is still out here doing over a hundred shows a year. That kind of staying power doesn't happen by accident.

Michigan DNR is waiving camping cancellation fees as wildfire smoke creates hazardous air quality and forces campers to change their plans.

The Detroit Tigers' 2027 schedule is out, and Opening Day will be the earliest in franchise history: March 25 against the White Sox at Comerica Park. See what else is on deck.

Written in Albion in 1912, the classic hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" was first performed in this smalltown Michigan church...

Michigan just gave the green light to a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac — and not everyone is relieved about what that means for the water below.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Michigan Lottery players are having another lucky year. Nearly one new millionaire is being created every week in 2026. See where every $1 million-plus winning ticket has been sold so far.

If you've ever wondered what that pretty flower on your walk was called, this app was basically made for you.

A Livingston County man accidentally bought two identical tickets for the same Michigan Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing and ended up doubling his luck to win $110,000 on each

Over 4,000 Michiganders have been sickened by a microscopic parasite. The FDA is now investigating Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce, supplied to Taco Bell, as the primary suspect in the outbreak.

With the announcement that Nick Fink's Bar, running in Grand Rapids for 137 years, is now for sale, we've collected some of West Michigan's longest running businesses.

Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing the U.S., making outdoor air dangerous. It’s not just bad for you—learn why you need to skip the daily walk and keep your four-legged friends safely indoors until the air clears.

Looking for a new gig in West Michigan? The City of Grand Rapids just posted a fresh round of job openings, ranging from part-time library roles starting at $15 an hour up to professional careers topping $160,000 a year.