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See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

If you've ever wondered what that pretty flower on your walk was called, this app was basically made for you.

A Livingston County man accidentally bought two identical tickets for the same Michigan Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing and ended up doubling his luck to win $110,000 on each

Over 4,000 Michiganders have been sickened by a microscopic parasite. The FDA is now investigating Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce, supplied to Taco Bell, as the primary suspect in the outbreak.

With the announcement that Nick Fink's Bar, running in Grand Rapids for 137 years, is now for sale, we've collected some of West Michigan's longest running businesses.

Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing the U.S., making outdoor air dangerous. It’s not just bad for you—learn why you need to skip the daily walk and keep your four-legged friends safely indoors until the air clears.

Looking for a new gig in West Michigan? The City of Grand Rapids just posted a fresh round of job openings, ranging from part-time library roles starting at $15 an hour up to professional careers topping $160,000 a year.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is lowering Midwest air quality, with ash falling in some areas. The smoke and ash may influence weather, fuel storms, and rarely cause fire-generated tornadoes.

With unhealthy wildfire smoke triggering statewide air quality alerts, Planet Fitness is opening all Michigan gyms for free workouts from July 16–19.

Finding a tick on your scalp is one of those things nobody thinks about until it happens — and it happens more than you'd expect, especially this time of year.

Michigan State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will both face Gonzaga during a December doubleheader at Acrisure Arena in California.

A terrifying scene unfolded in Hillsdale County when three escaped dogs attacked a young girl on a scooter and a heroic neighbor who ran to help.

A Rochester Hills woman who won a $1 million Powerball prize kept the massive win a complete secret—and waited an entire year until the very last week to finally claim her life-changing fortune.

Steve Yzerman is stepping down as Red Wings GM after a 10-year playoff drought. While parting with a Detroit legend is tough, a fresh start in the front office might be exactly what the team needs to turn things around.

Your next Crunch Wrap might be missing some ingredients, and it isn't just because you went to the location on Michigan St.

With 22 rabies cases in Michigan, a rabid bat in Ottawa County has health officials warning of summer encounters. Here is what to do if you find a bat in your home and how to protect your pets.

One iconic spot in Michigan is now named one of the best hidden gem restaurants in the nation.