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This weekend, Belknap Park becomes a pickleball hotspot, bringing together seniors for a chance at national glory. It’s more than a game; it’s a community celebration.

Picture horse-drawn wagons clattering across covered bridges—those structures were the lifelines for 1800s Grand Rapids.

Stephen Huesgen of Fraser is $1 million richer after his Powerball numbers hit. The crazy part? He got those lucky numbers from a Las Vegas Zoltar fortune teller machine nearly 30 years ago and has played them ever since.

Marine Lawrence Miller is walking 500 miles across Michigan to raise awareness for veteran mental health and prevent isolation through his Trek For Vets mission.

Over 100 million birds have entered Michigan since March, and the peak is happening right now. Here's what to expect.

From a 1-pound BLT in Birch Run to authentic Polish food in Hamtramck, Michigan's local dining scene is unmatched.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is teaming up with Bloom Credit Union and Fox Subaru to give away 150 free trees in Wyoming on May 29.

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is renaming its June 13 “Pawchella” fundraiser to “Pawfest” after a trademark issue raised by Coachella.

John Ball Zoo is continuing plans for a world-class aquarium in the Grand Rapids area after the originally selected site was rejected by organizers, prompting officials to search for a new location.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

A 27-year-old Oakland County man held onto a $110,000 winning ticket for months, waiting for the perfect moment to cash it in: his college graduation.

When Amy Rowe headed to Ann Arbor for a rare date night, she didn't expect to use her lifesaving skills. See how this Michigan nurse jumped into action during a comedy show to save a man in distress.

The resort is making history with its latest ever closing date, with Victor Glacier still holding 8 feet of snow and weekend skiing available through May 23rd.

A teenager who lost his cellphone privileges has been charged with shooting his parents and an innocent bystander.

With four concurrent concerts and 28,000 expected downtown, Grand Rapids faces its first big test of handling Acrisure Amphitheater crowds.

Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs take over Dow Gardens in Midland, MIchigan, starting May 19, 2026, including T. rex and Velociraptors, plus summer events and trail encounters included with admission.

Fresh water, farmland, and a lot of hunters could give Michigan an edge when the undead arrive.

The All-American Rejects brought a House Party Tour surprise show to Capri Drive-In in Coldwater, Michigan, turning the iconic drive-in into a packed pop-up performance fans will not forget.