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Empty the Shelters is back July 5–26, helping Michigan shelters manage summer overcrowding with reduced-fee pet adoptions.

Corn sweat is a real Midwest weather factor. Here’s why Michigan summers feel extra humid and sticky beyond just the Great Lakes.

A new study shows Michigan’s everyday power outages are costing households millions, even before major storms enter the equation.

Before you head toward Rothbury this week, read this. Michigan State Police say Electric Forest traffic on US-31 could be heavy starting June 22, and last through Thursday. Here's how to prepare.

Most drivers hate orange construction barrels, but one St. Clair County woman owes her new $1 million Michigan Lottery fortune to them after traffic detoured her straight to a life-changing scratch-off.

Generations of people have walked past this pier without ever stepping inside, and now you finally can.

A familiar face is back on West Michigan TV as former Fox 17 meteorologist Isabella Hulsizer joins WZZM 13 to fill in this summer.

After a nationwide search, WZZM 13 has officially named weekday evening meteorologist Blake Hansen as the station’s new Chief Meteorologist.

He's a proud Yooper, and the shop owner happens to be a lifelong MSU fan.

The team behind Muskegon's Lakeside Pizza Co. is expanding to Grand Haven with The Slice Shoppe, a new New York-style pizza-by-the-slice concept opening later this summer.

Grand Rapids has named Joseph Trigg as its new police chief. The 25-year GRPD veteran previously served as deputy and interim chief and will be sworn in June 29.

Fans have enjoyed the unique experience of NHL outdoor games compared to traditional indoor rinks. The Kalamazoo Wings are set to join that tradition, with plans to host an outdoor game in early 2027.

Grand Rapids is once again Michigan’s best-run city, ranking No. 27 nationally in a WalletHub study that measures how effectively cities turn budgets into public services like safety, infrastructure, and education.

After two seasons highlighted by an NCAA Championship, head coach Dusty May is leaving the collegiate ranks to pursue a coaching opportunity in the NBA.

Michigan homeowners are being urged to watch for signs of beech leaf disease in yards, neighborhoods, and local forests.

There's a troubling new trend among teens that could have dire consequences. A recent incident has parents rightfully concerned about safety and social media.

There is no Mickey or Goofy here, just rocketships, windmills and one man's incredible backyard imagination.

For those who remember long-gone Paramount potato chips, here's info on the inspiration for its mascot, Slim Chiply...