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KENTWOOD, Mich. — As Elon Musk continues to make changes at the federal level, people all over the country are showing their frustrations with him. That includes protesters in West Michigan that have continued to protest outside of the Tesla dealership in Kentwood. "You have to do something, and...

David Bulkowski is the Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County, working with Wheel the World and marketing agency Experience Grand Rapids to collect data on the accessibility of 50 local venues and businesses. Hundreds more are on the list. “We've done consulting with the new Acrisure Amphitheater,...

Ask nearly anyone of their first impressions of Spring Break and it's sunshine and beaches and Florida. But think about Spring Break in the farthest northern tip of Michigan and winter has a brutal chokehold on the region. 👇🏼BELOW: Seven Michigan Counties That Are Larger than All of Rhode Island👇🏼...

If you weren't already aware, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in its latest El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) report, placed Michigan and the rest of the country under a La Nina Advisory on March 23, 2025. Great. Now what? What does that mean for the Mitten State, and, more importantly,...

MICHIGAN (WSBT) — A major update to Michigan’s sick leave policy is now in effect, changing how employees earn time off and how businesses must manage it. So, what do these changes mean for workers and employers?. This new law guarantees most Michigan employees paid sick time, while...

It's always nice to dream of winning the lottery, but the price of a very popular lottery ticket here in Michigan will soon cost you more than double. Beginning with the April 8 drawing, a Mega Millions ticket will cost you $5 per play. That's up from just $2 per ticket now.

Michigan Electricity Bills Set to Increase Following Approved Rate Hikes. Michigan residents will soon experience higher electricity bills due to recently approved rate increases for major utility providers, including Consumers Energy and DTE Energy.

Michigan is full of iconic eateries that have been in operation for more than a century. If these restaurants' walls could talk, right?!. One such dining destination has been declared the most historic restaurant in Michigan. 👇BELOW: DISCOVER MICHIGAN'S BEST OLD SCHOOL RESTAURANT, TOP 'DINER, DRIVE-IN, DIVE,...

Michigan’s oldest mansions tell the state’s money story. Lumber cash built this one, auto wealth built that one, and somehow they all survived. Here are 11 places that give you a peek at the state’s powerhouse past. Wikimedia Commons/Dwight Burdette. Judge Dexter’s Greek Revival Estate Helped Freedom...

OTTAWA COUNTY — Most fifth graders are busy figuring out what they're going to do during recess, but Charlie Duistermars had bigger plans: helping feed the needy in Ottawa County. Based on his love for macaroni and cheese, Duistermars' idea was simple — donate as many boxes of macaroni and cheese as possible. He...