Almost 10 years after being charged with assault, kidnapping, a man has been extradited...
LANSING, Mich. — Almost ten years after being charged, Aaron Jarrett, 36, will stand trial in Chippewa County on four counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and one count of Kidnapping for allegedly assaulting a woman in 2016, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday. The U.S. Marshals Service...
Where are Michigan’s morel mushroom hunting hot spots? Check out this map
Michigan morel hunters, it’s almost time. If you’re looking to pick up this foraging hobby for the first time, don’t ask a fellow hunter – they’re known to keep their favorite spots secret. Instead, newbies and experienced hunters looking for potential hot spots should check out the Michigan Department of Natural...
Iconic Michigan Bridge Set to Close for 2 Months on Busiest Freeway
An iconic Michigan bridge will close for 2 months on the state's busiest freeway and Michiganders are not too happy about it. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vowed in her two terms leading the state that she would "fix the damn roads." As far as I can tell from all the orange barrels around Grand Rapids and the...
This Is The Ideal First Mow Date for Michigan Lawns
Spring has finally sprung in Michigan. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and you've probably noticed that the grass is starting to green up and slowly come alive. If you're wondering when is the right time to cut your grass for the first time this is...
Popular Michigan Coffee Chain Named the Worst in America?
It's kind of wild to think that America's worst coffee chain is also one that you find pretty much everywhere in Michigan. Coffee can be a hot topic for Michiganders who take their brew seriously. Some folks will even drive miles out of their way just to hit a drive-thru for that first sip of morning glory.
Michigan lawmakers want to stop people from using SNAP benefits to buy pop
Michigan lawmaker Brad Paquette, R-Niles, introduced a bill to ban soda from being purchased using SNAP benefits. The proposal is part of a broader push to limit sugary items in federal assistance programs. Critics warn the policy could increase administrative costs and stigmatize low-income families. Is it “pop” or...
Board game cafe to replace iconic Creston diner Fat Boy Burgers
The former Fat Boy Burgers diner in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood has a new owner, who plans to reinvent the diner as a board game cafe. Kobold’s Kitchen, named after a humanoid character popular in role playing game Dungeons and Dragons, will bring new life to the 1,575-square-foot building at 2450 Plainfield...
Meet The Loneliest Meijer Gas Station In Michigan
The best things in life come in pairs: socks, Twix bars, Zach and Cody, gin and tonic, etc. It's just a fact. Sure, a chili dog is good, but a chili and cheese dog?! Yeah. Another pair that comes in pairs is a Meijer and a Meijer Express gas station, though it's important to note that this is not a set-in-stone rule.
US fruit farmers issue warning over emerging threat to this year’s harvests: ‘It could...
Experts say this type of pattern is becoming more common. US fruit farmers issue warning over emerging threat to this year's harvests: 'It could be very devastating' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Citing rising living costs, Grand Rapids offers kids free pool passes
The city of Grand Rapids is offering a chance for kids to use its pools for free this summer.
