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Looking for Michigan’s top milkshake? Lovefood says Blank Slate Creamery has it. Here’s the flavor that fans couldn’t let disappear.

Michigan’s skies have seen plenty of strange activity. Check out the top five cities with the most UFO sightings since 1995—and see if your town made the list.

Purple Potato Chips and Coney Paczkis: Only Found in Michigan?

The products were sold at major retail stores in Michigan and nationwide.

Torrid is cutting up to 180 stores nationwide, in order to focus more on online sales as profits decline.

Ever wonder what Michigan’s power companies do before a storm hits? Here's how Consumers Energy and the Lansing BWL prepare to keep your lights on.

Think Michiganders don’t have an accent? Think again. See if you pass the accent test.

The Berrien Springs Pickle Festival returns July 4, 2025. With games, vendors, a relish-eating contest, and more, this crunchy fest is a big dill in West Michigan.

Faygo and Better Made, iconic Michigan food brands, team with Browndog Creamery for four new ice cream flavors: Detroit Mix, Snack Attack, Motown Chip, and Faygo Root Beer Float, launching June 26.

Third Man Records in Detroit doesn't just press and sell vinyl; they are also a live music venue.

What are the best rock and metal albums of 2025 so far? Come find out and see how many of your favorites are here!

If you're planning on heading to Dollar Tree, you should be aware that they are planning a change in their operations.

One Michigan restaurant has been named the best spot for seafood in the state.

NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar was fined $50K for calling Mexico City a slur and now faces a physical threat from another driver over on-track incidents.

There is a current Division III football team that possesses more Big 10 Football Championships than Michigan State.

The list of chain restaurants closing locations this year continues to grow.

Ludington State Park is reopening early after construction wrapped ahead of schedule—giving you a rare shot at last-minute summer camping.

Florida thrash upstarts Chained Saint are back with the bruising new single "1000 Tons." It's the first dose of new music since the release of last year's debut album Blindside, which enjoys a raw, analog production courtesy of Alice in Chains frontman William DuVall. ...