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02/20/2024

A major attraction is set to open later this year in West Michigan! A unique camping experience with treehouses and yurts is coming to an Ottawa County park.

A major attraction is set to open later this year in West Michigan! A unique camping experience with treehouses and yurts is coming to an Ottawa County Park.

02/20/2024

Out of all of your bills and the things you buy, what’s the one thing that has just gotten WAY too expensive?

02/20/2024

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️

EB 96 is CLOSED at Fruitridge

A trailer full of metal shavings has spilled all over EB 96 near Walker Ave.

Expect the road to be closed for some time while crews work to clean it up.

02/20/2024

Need a good card game for family game night? These two Grand Rapids TikTok Influencers have one for you.

With 1.1 TikTok followers, Blair and Steven are just two Midwest kids in love, who are sharing their Aggressive Affection with the world in a new card game.

02/20/2024

Could you imagine if the huge burden of having to pay property taxes were to go away in the state of Michigan?

Could you imagine if the huge burden of having to pay property taxes were to go away in the state of Michigan? This could be on the ballot in November of 2024.

02/20/2024

These 4 Michigan Hospitals Received the Lowest Safety Rating – Here’s Why

HospitalSafetyGrade.org has put out its report card on hospitals across the state of Michigan. Find out the hospitals that scored the lowest.

02/20/2024

A scary fungal virus that you've probably never heard of is quickly spreading around the country, and it has made its way into Michigan.

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal virus, poses a serious threat to healthcare facilities. Learn more about this emerging concern affecting vulnerable patients.

02/20/2024

It only took a few seconds for the truck trying to pass to lose control.

02/20/2024

A man attempted to deceive others by posing as a teen to get close to a minor he met online. Mason County law enforcement swiftly intervened, highlighting the need for safeguarding young people on the internet.

02/19/2024

Are Michiganders being exposed to a chemical from eating Cheerios and other oat-based products?

02/19/2024

The back, back roads.

Discover the surprising truth about unpaved state highways in Michigan and other states. Are there hidden dirt roads in your area?

02/19/2024

Someone out there is sitting on a potential pot of gold, and it's not just any ordinary treasure—it's a whopping $1 million Mega Millions prize!

One Michigander is a secret millionaire, and they're running out of time to claim their pot of gold

02/19/2024

Wanna Wawa?

Regional convenience store chains continue to spread nationally far from their original bases of operations. East coast chain Wawa has been eyeing the Great Lakes and has started an ambitious expansion.

02/19/2024

Detroit's social media buzz grows with news of a new 10-foot high 'DETROIT' sign coming to I94 - a unique twist on the Hollywood Sign.

02/19/2024

Win Tickets to The West Michigan Home & Garden Show

The West Michigan Home & Garden Show is coming to Devos Place on February 29 - March 3rd. Find out how to win tickets.

02/19/2024

Savor the flavors at this Michigan restaurant, named a top dining destination for 2024.

Savor the flavors at this Michigan restaurant, named a top dining destination for 2024. Indulge in seasonally inspired small plates made with local ingredients and artisanal cocktails.

02/19/2024

Experts will always tell you to be careful about how you use credit cards, and it seems like the people of West Michigan have been listening closely.

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, in Grand Rapids we're doing a great job when it comes to managing our finances.

02/19/2024

Do Michigan inmates REALLY make license plates while they're incarcerated?

Made in Michigan: Take a look inside the license plate factory at this Michigan prison.

02/18/2024

Bear attacks in Michigan are extremely rare. However, that doesn't mean they can't happen.

Michigan's bear population is on the rise. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), there are more than 12,200 bears across the state.

02/18/2024

The Great Lakes are on track to post historically low ice coverage since we began keeping records.

It's never been this low.

02/18/2024

A random sampling that found salmonella and listeria in cat and dog food led to a voluntary recall.

USDA-approved raw pet food has been tested to contain dangerous bacteria harmful to you and your pets.

02/18/2024

If the proposal passes, it will vastly change the way the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes look.

Some 7,300 trees would need to be removed to construct a planned, 4.25-mile extension of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail through vulnerable and protected ecosystems near Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau County

02/18/2024

The money is in for the Grand Rapids amphitheater to be built, but the delay in getting the funds has now pushed back the launch date.

The money is in for the Grand Rapids amphitheater to be built but the delay in getting the funds has now pushed back the launch date.

02/17/2024

Scientists believe that this "zombie" disease actually can jump to humans, and Michigan isn't immune to this happening.

It's Unlikely, but scientists say it could happen one day.

02/17/2024

Just over a year after opening, a restaurant downtown Grand Rapids is shutting its doors.

02/17/2024

We love seeing these great Michigan colleges getting national recognition!

These 4 Michigan Colleges Are Among The Best In America

02/17/2024

They may be a man's best friend, but you can't legally have them.

It's a No-Go on this Fido.

02/17/2024

The City of Manistee is fed up with feeding birds, apparently.

It seems really trivial, and residents are speaking out against the new ordinance in Manistee.

02/17/2024

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Michigan men lead police on high-speed chase across two states, leaving a trail of destruction and danger. See the shocking footage of their reckless actions.

02/16/2024

We're not saying it's ever a good idea to attempt to rob an ATM... but it's REALLY not a good idea when that ATM is inside a jail.

On February 14, a Battle Creek man entered the Calhoun County Jail wielding a knife and attempted to rob the ATM in the lobby.