Michigan State Police Cars Have a Secret Nickname
Before they were blue, MSP cruisers were black and gold. Here's what changed and why troopers started calling them "Blue Goose."
Ride the Gravy Train to Michigan Street
Downtown Grand Rapids may have the art this September, but restaurants along the Michigan Street Corridor are working on a different kind of masterpiece.
Judge tosses Michigan climate lawsuit against big oil companies
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Michigan Attorney General Nessel against some of the biggest oil companies in the world over climate harms and energy prices. The suit took a novel approach to litigation focused on climate change by using antitrust law...
Hospital nurse charged after baby suffers broken bones
A now-former nurse at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been charged with child abuse after a 4-month-old girl in his care was found with multiple broken bones and bruising.
Michigan Shoppers Say This Enormous Salvage Warehouse Beats Anything An Outlet Mall Can Offer
Good deals have become a rare thing this year. Prices are climbing everywhere, and the room to maneuver is getting smaller by the month. In Michigan, one Enormous Salvage Warehouse is quietly becoming the answer many people have been looking for. The variety alone is worth the visit. Porcelain dishes,...
Judge, Police Officer hold Mexican roots close
With Hispanic Heritage month underway, News 8 speaks to local protectors who hold their Hispanic roots close. (Sept. 22, 2026)
Sparta Family Dentistry Releases New Tooth Extraction Guide
Sparta Family Dentistry, led by renowned dental specialist Dr. Amanda Patterson, proudly announces the release of an informative new resource aimed at educating the Sparta community about the intricacies of tooth extraction. Titled "Understanding the Necessity and Process of Tooth Extraction in Sparta, MI," this compre
Grand Rapids neighbor builds site to log amphitheater noise
Can you hear the Acrisure Amphitheater from your house? One Grand Rapids neighbor created a website to track the noise and plans to take the data straight to City Hall.
National Champs Michigan Wolverines Are Headed To The Van Andel Arena
The reigning national champs are headed to the Van Andel Arena on October 25.
Come For The Ribeye And You May Become A Regular At This Michigan Restaurant
A great steak can grab attention, but the full experience is what turns a restaurant into a repeat stop. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Butcher’s Union has built that kind of pull with a meat-focused menu, a lively dining room, and a bar program that gives guests plenty to enjoy beyond the plate.
