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Michigan has lost farmland for more than the last 20 years. Once farmland is lost, it rarely returns. So, what is causing farms to disappear?

Michigan’s Steak ’n Shake locations are going microwave-free, reflecting broader chain-wide changes like tallow fries and kiosk-driven ordering.

Hundreds of people in a group called The Dead Rock Stars dressed up as Ozzy Osbourne during the Muses Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.

Breaking Benjamin has announced a 2026 North American tour with Landmvrks and Thousand Below.

From the NFL gridiron to the cutting board, one contestant is stirring things up in the kitchen. You won’t believe his journey.

Butterflies Are Blooming returns to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids with 7,000 butterflies and new Bourbon and Butterflies events.

It's common for adults to use ride-share services, but there are strict rules for minors. One Michigan mother is suing a ride-service for driving a 14-year-old to an alleged sexual predator.

Breaking Benjamin have announced a fall 2026 tour with Chevelle, Starset and Kami Kehoe.

Get details on Eddfest, Iron Maiden's lone show scheduled for 2026 where they will be celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Ever notice every paczki box looks the same? Here’s why West Michigan bakeries use identical white boxes on Fat Tuesday.

Shinedown have announced a 2026 North American tour and shared the details for their upcoming eighth studio album 'Ei8ht.'

If the noise is annoying enough you can contact the non-emergency line and report it.

The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and 3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold lead our list of rock star deaths so far in 2026.

After weeks of predictions and anticipation, Broadway Grand Rapids unveiled its 2026-27 season at a lively event at DeVos Performance Hall Monday.

In the spirit of tradition, one Detroit restaurant is turning heads this Fat Tuesday with a surprising twist on a classic—get ready for a tasty fusion!

A lifelong Detroit fan battling cancer got the experience of a lifetime after a chance Super Bowl meeting sparked an internet movement.

Jose Babushka’s in East Grand Rapids is temporarily closing starting February 22 for renovations. The restaurant will reopen in March with a refreshed look, expanded menu, and the same customer favorites.

Grand Rapids residents are being asked to adopt intersections in their neighborhood and help with sidewalk snow removal this winter.