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The daughter of a Grand Blanc church shooting victim has shared a handwritten letter of forgiveness that is touching hearts locally and nationwide.

He then moves on to say that the Central Michigan Chippewas were known as both the Dragons and Bearcats before settling as the Chips

Ohio atmospheric doom band Frayle name the best albums in the scene from the 2020s so far.

A late-night encounter with Marilyn Manson and Andy Dick leads to some unexpected fireworks.

Buckethead wrote a heartfelt response to Slash sharing a video of him on social media, saying he was 'touched' by the compliment.

From Oct. 1-15, Bissell’s Empty the Shelters event offers pets nationwide reduced adoption fees of $70 or less. Adopters, shelters, and pets all win this lifesaving fall event! More than 15 Michigan shelters are participating.

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album in Grand Rapids! From theatre showings to all-ages bracelet-making and late-night TS12 parties, here’s how fans can enjoy The Life of a Showgirl.

From Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce to Squid Game, these are the costumes you’ll see everywhere this Halloween.

The brightest stars in the entertainment industry listen to Dimmu Borgir, and so should you!

This November, one Spirit Halloween in Grand Rapids will transform into a Spirit Christmas shop with decorations, gifts, “Peppermint Lane,” and more.

At ArtPrize, a vending machine called The Kindness Challenge inspired me to spread small acts of kindness across Grand Rapids.

Low-flying helicopters will be spotted across Michigan this fall, but it is not an emergency. Crews are inspecting power lines, and here is when they will be in your area.

"I've asked them a thousand times. I do not know."

From scandalous bikini calendars to your dad's AMC Gremlin, '80s garages were a treasure trove of adventure, good fun, and sometimes downright danger.

Tasting Table named Grand Rapids’ Beltline Bar the best burrito spot in Michigan. The restaurant is famous for inventing the wet burrito and has served more than 6 million of them since 1958.

The Grammy winner and proud Michigander is making a hands-on effort to keep Pure Michigan pure.

If your neighbor’s tree overhangs your yard, Michigan law (MCL 750.382) allows trimming up to your property line. Just don’t damage or kill the tree. And yes, leaves that fall into your yard—legally yours to rake, mulch, or mope over.

A close call at Allegan High School reminds us of the thin line between youth and danger, as a girl’s chilling plan unfolds.