How Highway 16 Shaped Travel Across Michigan Decades Ago
For those of you who have taken an interest in Michigan’s history, it may surprise you to find out that there is a ghost highway in Michigan that is no longer recognized, but at one time was the original highway that linked the east side of the state to the west side of the state.
The Best BBQ Restaurant in Michigan is in Grand Rapids
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, comforting sides - there's just something about a hearty BBQ meal!. Where do you go for top-notch BBQ? Well, tons of joints in Michigan are serving up great BBQ, but one has been crowned the very best-- and it's right here in Grand Rapids!
The Rise and Fall of Spad’s Pizza: A Michigan Fast-Food Mystery
Many Michiganders hold a deep nostalgic about the low-cost hamburger chain Hot 'n Now. Founded in Kalamazoo, the drive-thru only restaurant mushroomed quickly around the state and into national expansion. A Michigan chain also attempted to bring the Hot 'n Now style experience to pizza. It sounds like a gangbusters...
Michigan’s ‘Taylor Swift’ Bills Aim to Stop Ticket Bots
If you’ve tried to get concert tickets, especially to the big shows here in Michigan like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Zach Bryan and John Mayer at the Big House, or when the WWE comes to town, you can already relate to my pain. The show goes on sale...
Deli shop owner opens restaurant to homeless during West Michigan heat wave
WALKER, Mich. — When you think of going somewhere to cool off in the summertime heat, you might think of a pool, a library or even the mall. But what about a deli in Walker? Well, owner of Rico’s Deli, Rico Nelson, says he wants to make sure everyone is safe during the heat wave.
Two drivers killed in crash during morning commute in northeast Kent County
Two people were killed in a crash during the morning commute in northeast Kent County at 13 Mile and Courtland Drive.
Person stabbed in Grand Rapids, police say
Someone was stabbed on the south side of Grand Rapids Tuesday night, police said.
Commenters object to airline’s deportation flights
Some community members are asking the Gerald R. Ford International Airport to reconsider its relationship with Avelo Airlines, a budget airline that operates federal deportation flights.
Police identify 2nd victim in crash that killed firefighter
KENT COUNTY, MI – Sheriff’s deputies identified Diane Brady, 72, of Cedar Springs, as the second victim of a fatal crash that killed the deputy chief of Casnovia Township Fire Department. She and Samuel Deems, 25, of Ravenna, died in the crash on Tuesday, June 24, in Kent...
Driver injured after striking fire truck on I-96
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A 35-year-old Muskegon driver had minor injuries after her vehicle struck a fire truck on westbound I-96. The truck and firefighters were on the freeway about 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22 to direct traffic because extreme heat caused pavement buckling. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said the...