These Retro Grand Rapids Ornaments Bring Back the Best Childhood Memories
These Etsy-made Grand Rapids ornaments bring childhood memories back to life with retro designs inspired by the city’s favorite old businesses.
Michigan braces for its first round of 2026 factory layoffs as unemployment crisis escalates
Michigan could really use some good news right about now. After a painful 2025 with waves of factory closures tied to the trade war (remember that Michigan borders Canada, which…
Kids enjoy accessibility-friendly Halloween near Rockford
Halloween came early this year. A neighborhood near Rockford hosted a trick-or-treat event that was accessible for kids with mobility, sensory and neurological disabilities.
Weather alert issued for dense fog in Michigan until Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5 a.m. EDT on Sunday for dense fog until 10 a.m. EDT for Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.
This Michigan Breakfast Spot Is So Iconic, Fridays Wouldn’t Feel The Same Without It
If you live in Michigan and haven’t queued up outside Wolfgang’s on a chilly morning, are you truly experiencing Michigan brunch culture? That line is legendary, a badge of honor you earn before you even taste the food. But trust me, once you are seated, surrounded by the...
Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
‘It’s a recipe for disaster’: Drier fall air increases wildfire risk in Michigan
With most of West Michigan in moderate or severe drought status, the dry fall air is only adding to the risk of wildfires. As many burn fallen leaves, it could add up to a big problem.
Two arrested after armed carjacking in Wyoming
The man and woman are both charged with carjacking and were taken to the Kent County Correctional facility. Police say they are the only suspects believed to be involved.
Michigan couple has turned their 40-acre haunted attraction into a home
KENT COUNTY, MI -- Most fear what lurks in the dark. Amy and Frank Stabile have made it their home. It started with an aspiration to open a simple corn maze, but when they bought the property that now hosts Abandoned Acres Farm in 2018, they knew it could be more.
Feisty Baby Pygmy Hippo Adorably ‘Attacks’ Mom at John Ball Zoo
If you're a fan of the baby pygmy hippo named Mars at the Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas, let us introduce you to another baby boy named Hugo, who lives at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who's just as feisty (and cute)!. The zoo shared the...