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FSR Magazine named Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham to its Top 50 Independent restaurant list. Enjoy handmade pasta and USDA Prime steaks at this historic depot spot.

Officials released new details regarding the newborn baby found dead in a porta potty at Electric Forest, revealing the child was a girl as the FBI offers a $15,000 reward.

Turns out that late-night swim at the campground could cost a lot more than a bar of soap and a towel.

Ride along with Deputy Seech as the Allegan County Sheriff's Office stars in the hit YouTube series "The Shift," facing real calls, structure fires, field damage, and storm chaos.

Michigan usually sees about 50 Cyclospora cases a year. This year, that number has already blown past 6,000 — and investigators are still trying to figure out why.

Michigan's favorite British duo is back for round two. Follow along here to view everywhere they stopped while exploring a Michigan summer.

A $250,000 winning Michigan Keno! ticket bought in Belleville is set to expire soon. If the prize isn't claimed by July 30 at 4:45 p.m., the money goes to Michigan public schools. Check your old tickets now!

Living on Social Security isn’t easy in 2026, but it’s still possible in parts of Michigan. These towns offer lower costs, laid-back vibes, and a slower pace of life that actually works.

Watusi is bringing fresh, scratch-made Southern comfort food to 1220 College Ave NE in Grand Rapids. Taking over the former Mai's Thai space, they're hosting pop-ups until their official grand opening on August 2.

Two deputies showed up to a house fire before the trucks arrived — and what they grabbed from the curb ended up making all the difference.

From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 40 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.

The five-lined skink and six-lined racerunner call Michigan home, and one is rarer than you'd think.

John Ball Zoo launched its Otter Beat the Heat promo! Save 20% on admission in Grand Rapids whenever temperatures reach 88 degrees or higher through October 2.

A film crew shot out the windows of Madcap Coffee and a chase scene was shot in multiple businesses around downtown Grand Rapids.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

A 75-year-old Macomb County man turned his weekly Monday lottery routine into a $250,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot win while helping his daughter clean up after a storm.

Turns out there might be actual science behind Vernors' reputation as "Michigan's Medicine."

Clear your record for free to overcome housing and job barriers. The 5th Annual Clean Slate GR Expungement Fair brings attorneys, background checks, and application help to Grand Rapids' MLK Community Center on Aug. 22.